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National Teaching and Learning Change ProgrammeInformation and Communication Technology: Dictionary

esc key

One of a number of special keys which is often used to cancel an operation. Its exact function will depend on the software.

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cancelalt keycontrol keyctrl keydelete keyescapefunction keykeykeyboardshift key
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