keylayouts

noun

UK /ˈkiːleɪaʊts/

US /ˈkiːleɪaʊts/

Keylayouts are the ways the keys on a keyboard are arranged.

The teacher showed us different keylayouts for typing in other languages.

SYNONYMS

key arrangements keyboard layouts key configurations key maps

RELATED WORDS

keyboard typing keys layout input method

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The planned positions of keys on a musical instrument such as a piano or organ.

The organ builder drew detailed keylayouts before cutting the wood.

3. The arrangement of buttons on a control panel or device.

Engineers tested several keylayouts to make the remote easier to use.

4. The set of keyboard shortcuts assigned to a program or game.

Players can change the keylayouts to match their favorite controls.