keyboard-operated software

noun

UK /ˈkiːbɔːd ˈɒpəreɪtɪd ˈsɒftweə/

US /ˈkiːbɔːrd ˈɑːpəreɪtɪd ˈsɔːftwer/

Software you use by pressing keys on a keyboard.

The typing game is keyboard-operated software, so you use the keys to play.

SYNONYMS

keyboard-controlled software key-driven software keyboard-based program keyboard-input software

RELATED WORDS

keyboard software typing input device shortcut

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A program designed to be used mainly with keyboard commands instead of a mouse.

The old text editor was keyboard-operated software with many shortcuts.

3. Software that responds to key presses to control actions on a screen.

The music app is keyboard-operated software that plays notes when you press keys.

4. A computer tool made for people who prefer typing over clicking.

She chose keyboard-operated software because it is faster for her to type.