Glossary - K

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Key Code:  The code passed to a program when a key is pressed on the 
keyboard.  Depending on the key that is pressed, and the software handling 
the keyboard, the code can be an ASCII code, a scan code, or an extended 
key code. 

Key Mapping:  A CMD.EXE feature which allows you to assign new keystrokes 
for command line functions such as manipulating the command history or 
completing file names. 

Keyboard Buffer:  A buffer which holds keystrokes you have typed that have 
not yet been used by the currently executing program. 

Keystroke Alias:  An alias assigned to a key, so that it can be invoked or 
recalled with a single keystroke.