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1# Glossary of QMK terms 1# Glossary of QMK terms
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3git 3## Dynamic Macro
4: versioning software used at the commandline 4A macro which has been recorded on the keyboard and which will be lost when the keyboard is unplugged or the computer rebooted.
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6keymap 6## git
7: an array of keycodes mapped to a physical keyboard layout, which are processed on key presses and releases 7Versioning software used at the commandline
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9matrix 9## Keycode
10: a wiring pattern of columns and rows (and usually diodes) that enables the MCU to detect keypresses with a fewer number of pins \ No newline at end of file 10A 2-byte number that represents a particular key. `0x00`-`0xFF` are used for [Basic Keycodes](keycodes.html) while `0x100`-`0xFFFF` are used for [Quantum Keycodes](quantum_keycodes.html).
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12## Keymap
13An array of keycodes mapped to a physical keyboard layout, which are processed on key presses and releases
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15## Matrix
16A wiring pattern of columns and rows (and usually diodes) that enables the MCU to detect keypresses with a fewer number of pins
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18## Macro
19A feature that lets you send muiltple keypress events (hid reports) after having pressed only a single key.
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21## Mousekeys
22A feature that lets you control your mouse cursor and click from your keyboard.
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24* [Mousekeys Documentation](mouse_keys.html)
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26## Tap Dance
27A feature that lets you assign muiltple keycodes to the same key based on how many times you press it.
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29* [Tap Dance Documentation](tap_dance.html)