Dictionary

keycap en · NOUN

Etymology

From key + cap.

Meanings

1. The part of a key (on a keyboard) that is pressed by the user, as opposed to any electromechanical unit underneath.
   • Adding heat can cause even further damage to the keyboard. You can disassemble some keyboard models by removing the keycaps and the case screws... 2007, Glen E Clarke, Ed Tetz, CompTIA A+ Certification All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies:
   • If necessary, remove the keycaps to clean the switches underneath. 2003, Michael Miller, Absolute Beginner's Guide to Upgrading and Fixing Your PC:
   • A two-station robotic assembly system for inserting keycaps into keyboard arrays has been designed and constructed. 1985, Keith Rathmill, Robotic Assembly:

Forms

Synonyms

keytop

Translations (1)

cmn 鍵帽 /键帽 (Translations)