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Also known as key cap, computer keyboard keycap

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.

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Subclass of
machine element
Has part
label
Material used
plastic
Image
Two-shot injection molded keycaps.jpg
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Commons category
Computer keyboard keycaps

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