keycap

The part of a key (on a keyboard) that is pressed by the user, as opposed to any electromechanical unit underneath.

Noun

  1. The part of a key (on a keyboard) that is pressed by the user, as opposed to any electromechanical unit underneath.
    • A two-station robotic assembly system for inserting keycaps into keyboard arrays has been designed and constructed. - 1985, Keith Rathmill, Robotic Assembly:
    • If necessary, remove the keycaps to clean the switches underneath. - 2003, Michael Miller, Absolute Beginner's Guide to Upgrading and Fixing Your PC:
    • 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...

Origin

From key + cap.

Forms

keycaps

Synonyms

keytop