space bar

Keyboard's longest key

The space bar is the wide horizontal key at the bottom of a keyboard, pressed with the thumb to insert a space between words.

It's the largest key because spacing is the most frequent keystroke in typing.

Hit the space bar to continue.

keyboard

keystroke

Single keyboard input

shift · alt · caps lock · tab · esc · delete · modifier key · function keys · arrow keys · home row

typing

keystroke

Single keyboard input

separation · pause · fingers · home row · accuracy · dexterity · typist · transcription · rhythm · cadence

ergonomics

wrist rest

Padded typing support

typing posture · ergonomic keyboard · range of motion · desk setup · accessibility

Categories
Opposites
keyboard function

space barbackspace

Keyboard's leftward eraser

return key · shift key

key size and position

space barfunction key

Programmable keyboard button

Scroll Lock · Print Screen · pause key · insert key

Family

spacebar

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G