Escape Key

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The Escape key is located in the upper-left corner of a computer keyboard. It typically resides to the left of the Function keys (F1, F2, F3, etc.) and above the tilde (~) key. Most often, is is labeled with the abbreviation esc.
The Escape key has many purposes, which have evolved over time. Most uses share the common action of exiting or escaping an operation. The Escape key is often used to quit, cancel, or abort a process that is running on a computer.
Some specific examples of Escape key functions include:
While most applications dont require the use of the Escape (esc) key, it can be a handy shortcut for stopping or canceling operations on your computer.
Escape key on a Logitech Wave keyboard

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