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| 1 | # Glossary of QMK terms | 1 | # Glossary of QMK terms |
| 2 | 2 | ||
| 3 | git | 3 | ## Dynamic Macro |
| 4 | : versioning software used at the commandline | 4 | A macro which has been recorded on the keyboard and which will be lost when the keyboard is unplugged or the computer rebooted. |
| 5 | 5 | ||
| 6 | keymap | 6 | ## git |
| 7 | : an array of keycodes mapped to a physical keyboard layout, which are processed on key presses and releases | 7 | Versioning software used at the commandline |
| 8 | 8 | ||
| 9 | matrix | 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 | 10 | A 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). |
| 11 | |||
| 12 | ## Keymap | ||
| 13 | An array of keycodes mapped to a physical keyboard layout, which are processed on key presses and releases | ||
| 14 | |||
| 15 | ## Matrix | ||
| 16 | A wiring pattern of columns and rows (and usually diodes) that enables the MCU to detect keypresses with a fewer number of pins | ||
| 17 | |||
| 18 | ## Macro | ||
| 19 | A feature that lets you send muiltple keypress events (hid reports) after having pressed only a single key. | ||
| 20 | |||
| 21 | ## Mousekeys | ||
| 22 | A feature that lets you control your mouse cursor and click from your keyboard. | ||
| 23 | |||
| 24 | * [Mousekeys Documentation](mouse_keys.html) | ||
| 25 | |||
| 26 | ## Tap Dance | ||
| 27 | A feature that lets you assign muiltple keycodes to the same key based on how many times you press it. | ||
| 28 | |||
| 29 | * [Tap Dance Documentation](tap_dance.html) | ||
