keyboard-centric software

noun

UK /ˈkiːbɔːd ˈsentrɪk ˈsɒftweə/

US /ˈkiːbɔːrd ˈsentrɪk ˈsɔːftwer/

Software made to be used mostly by typing on a keyboard.

The old text editor is keyboard-centric software, so you can do everything without a mouse.

SYNONYMS

keyboard-driven software keyboard-first software keyboard-only software command-line software

RELATED WORDS

shortcut hotkey terminal text editor accessibility

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Software designed so that keyboard shortcuts replace most mouse actions.

Power users love keyboard-centric software because it saves time.

3. Software built for people who cannot or prefer not to use a mouse.

For users with limited hand movement, keyboard-centric software makes the computer easier to control.

4. Software whose main interface is text commands typed on a keyboard.

The server is managed with keyboard-centric software that runs in a terminal.