Typography for names of keys

Last Updated : Aug 29, 2022 |

Capitalize the name of keys on a keyboard.

When you instruct the user to press a key, use a capital letter for the key name. When instructing the user to type a letter, use a lowercase letter unless the user must type a capital letter.

Tip:

If the user can only type something, use the word type. Use enter as an input-neutral verb if the user can either type or select an option.

Examples

Press Enter.

Type y.