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sticky keys

sticky keys noun: a feature where modifier keys (such as Shift, Ctrl and Alt) can be pressed individually rather than simultaneously.

Noun

sticky keys pl (plural only)

  1. (plural, plural-only) A feature where modifier keys (such as Shift, Ctrl and Alt) can be pressed individually rather than simultaneously.
    • You can also turn off Sticky Keys by pressing any two modifier keys at the same time.2026 May 27 (last accessed), “Using your Classic”, in Apple Inc., archived from the original on 16 Oct 2002, page 147

Questions about sticky keys

What does sticky keys mean?
Sticky keys means a feature where modifier keys (such as Shift, Ctrl and Alt) can be pressed individually rather than simultaneously.
What part of speech is sticky keys?
Sticky keys is a noun.

Words near sticky keys in the dictionary

  1. sticky fingered
  2. sticky fingering
  3. sticky fingers
  4. sticky foam
  5. sticky foams
  6. sticky keys
  7. sticky monkey-flower
  8. sticky note
  9. sticky notes
  10. sticky platelet syndrome
  11. sticky rice

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