virtualbutton
nounUK /ˈvɜːtʃuəl ˈbʌtn/
US /ˈvɜːrtʃuəl ˈbʌtn/
A picture on a screen that you tap to make something happen.
Tap the virtual button to start the game.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A simulated control in software that acts like a physical switch.
The app uses a virtual button to turn the flashlight on.
3. A clickable area in a graphical user interface that triggers an action.
Click the virtual button labeled Save to keep your work.
4. A touch-sensitive region on a display that responds to finger input.
The virtual button lit up when she pressed it.