Computer keyboards

device comprising an arrangement of buttons or keys used to input text in computers

typing technique not involving the use of sight to find the keys

interface for connecting computer peripherals

hardware technology of keyboards

method for entering non-ASCII characters into a computer

A scancode (or scan code) is the data that most computer keyboards send to a computer to report which keys have been pressed. A number, or sequence of numbers, is assigned to each key on the keyboard.

computer keyboard designed for good ergonomics

type of keyboard using flat keys separated by bezels

keyboard shortcut that hides program quickly from other workers

series of international standards defining layout principles for computer keyboards

outdoor sculpture by Anatoly Viatkine

A keycap is a small cover of plastic, metal, or other material placed over the keyswitch of a computer keyboard. Keycaps are often illustrated to indicate the key function or alphanumeric character they correspond to. Early keyboards were manufactured with the keyswitch and keycap integrated in one unit; keycaps separate from the switch were introduced to facilitate the production of different keyboard layouts.