Keycap
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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.
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. ==Construction== ===Materials=== Keycaps materials vary among the brands and provide different feels, durability, damage resistance, and other properties. ===Printing of characters=== Printing of numbers, letters, and symbols on the keycaps is done using pad printing, laser etching, or dye sublimation. ==Further reading== ==References==
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