escape key
Cancel command trigger
The escape key is a key on computer keyboards, typically in the upper left corner, that cancels operations, closes dialog boxes, or exits modes.
In many programs, pressing escape backs out of whatever you're currently doing: I hit escape to close the menu.
Programmers and power users rely on it constantly; casual users may rarely touch it.
exit
Way to leave
dismiss · back out · interrupt · stop · terminate · end · halt · break · undo · bail out
dialog box
Interface element requesting input
fullscreen · window · prompt · overlay · lightbox · dropdown · tooltip · sidebar · panel · form
Esc
Cancel operation key
keystroke · modifier · Alt · Tab · combo · input · command · macro · binding · remap
- Keycapsalphas, spacebar
- keyboard keysspace, enter, shift, Tab, tab
- keyboardspiano, pianos, organ, organs, Tab
- keyboardbackspace, caps lock, spacebar, page up, home row
- keyboard accessorieswrist rest, palm rest, keycaps, dust cover, carrying case
- buttonspush button, power button, stop button, play button, pause button
escape keyenter key
Keyboard confirmation button
return key · submit button · save button · send button · accept
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