keystrip

English

Etymology

key +‎ strip

Noun

keystrip (plural keystrips)

  1. (computing) A physical overlay for a computer keyboard, indicating the functions of certain keys within a particular software package.
    • 1990, Computer Education (issues 64-72, page 26)
      A keystrip, summarising the uses of the red keys, completes the package.
  2. (engineering) This term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}.
    • 1947, United States. War Department, Technical Manual (page 127)
      Figure 47 illustrates a type KS-1 keystrip and figure 48 shows a type KS-2 keystrip. Flat-nose pliers or a similar tool can be made to make the adjustments to the keystrips.
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