keyboard-firstprogram

noun
UK /ˈkiːbɔːd fɜːst ˈprəʊɡræm/
US /ˈkiːbɔːrd fɜːrst ˈproʊɡræm/

A keyboard-first program is a computer program you can use mostly by typing keys instead of clicking with a mouse.

She wrote her notes in a keyboard-first program so her hands never left the keys.

SYNONYMS

keyboard-driven apptype-first programkeyboard-centric softwarehotkey-based program

RELATED WORDS

shortcuthotkeycommand linetext editoraccessibility

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A program designed so every main action has a keyboard shortcut.

The team chose a keyboard-first program because it made editing much faster.

3. Software built for people who prefer typing over using a mouse.

For power users, a keyboard-first program saves a lot of time.

4. An app where menus and buttons can all be reached from the keyboard.

This keyboard-first program lets you open any menu with a quick key combo.