spacebar

Longest keyboard key

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

It's the widest key on standard keyboards, positioned for easy access during typing.

Hit the spacebar to continue.

keyboard

keycap

Keyboard switch cover

spring · switch · ergonomic · wireless · qwerty · modifier · alt · shift · backspace · enter

typing

keypress

Button actuation on keyboard

tap · touch-typing · actuation

pause

break

Interrupt continuity

rhythm · pacing · intermission · rest · hesitation · delay · timing · cadence

gaming

jump

Propel oneself airborne

  • dodgeAvoid by quick movement
  • reloadFill with ammunition again
  • keybindKey assigned to command

remapping · controller · fps · platformer

Categories
Opposites
key function

spacebarbackspace

Keyboard's leftward eraser

enter key · shift key

key size/prominence

spacebarfunction key

Programmable keyboard button

modifier key

Family

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