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# Glossary of QMK terms
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## Dynamic Macro
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A macro which has been recorded on the keyboard and which will be lost when the keyboard is unplugged or the computer rebooted.
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## git
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Versioning software used at the commandline
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## Keycode
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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).
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## Keymap
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An array of keycodes mapped to a physical keyboard layout, which are processed on key presses and releases
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## Matrix
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A wiring pattern of columns and rows (and usually diodes) that enables the MCU to detect keypresses with a fewer number of pins
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## Macro
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A feature that lets you send muiltple keypress events (hid reports) after having pressed only a single key.
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## Mousekeys
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A feature that lets you control your mouse cursor and click from your keyboard.
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* [Mousekeys Documentation](mouse_keys.html)
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## Tap Dance
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A feature that lets you assign muiltple keycodes to the same key based on how many times you press it.
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* [Tap Dance Documentation](tap_dance.html)
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