Scroll Lock

Scroll Lock definition - computer

On PC keyboards, a key used to toggle between a scrolling and non-scrolling mode. When on, the arrow keys scroll the screen regardless of the current cursor location. This key is rarely used for its intended purpose, if at all.



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