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HTML kbd: what the user enters

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Published: 23 Oct 2026 08:23 · Updated: 23 Oct 2026 08:23

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HTML kbd identifies user input, usually from a keyboard. It suits a key name or shortcut in instructions.

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HTML kbd identifies user input, usually from a keyboard. It suits a key name or shortcut in instructions. [1]

This differs from output displayed by a program. In a guide, separate input from the expected response and check the shortcut against the stated operating system. A visual keycap border is added separately with CSS.

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[1] MDN — HTML kbd ↗