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What are the keys with tactile bumps called? (kbin.social)

submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by Telorand@kbin.social to c/mechanicalkeyboards@kbin.social

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I use a different layout to type, but I'd like to be able to have my physical layout reflect what I'm actually typing. The problem is that moving the F and J keys to where they should be means the home row would be missing the tactile bumps, and I use those to recenter my hands when I'm not looking. I'd like to add keycaps for different letters that have tactile bumps.

Do those type of keys have a name? I really don't know what to search for; "tactile keys" just returns rubber or textured keycaps (which, maybe the latter is a last resort). I'm open to alternatives.

Edit: Thanks, everyone! I have now learned they're called "homing keys," and they can have raised portions like bars, or a more recessed scoop.

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[–] Telorand@kbin.social 1 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Learning is never useless!

ETA: I use Colemak, so I'll see if I can find something default or if I'll have to find something more piecemeal.