"SGCAPS" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: SG as an abbreviation from Swiss German (the first keyboard layout to use this feature) combined with abbreviation CAPS from Caps Lock. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} SGCAPS (uncountable)
  1. (computing) A Windows keyboard feature that strictly produces an uppercase version of a letter on certain keys whereas Shift produces an unrelated symbol. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Computing, Microsoft
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