Definitions

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  • noun computing, graphical user interface A mode that remains activated only through some constant action on the part of the user, such as holding down a certain key on the keyboard.

Etymologies

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quasi- +‎ mode

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Examples

  • Even the Palm Pre uses a quasimode to select text: the «select» quasimode is activated by holding down the shift key on the keyboard.

    Daring Fireball 2009

  • A quasimode is thus a benign, harmless version of a mode.

    Daring Fireball 2009

  • A quasimode is thus a benign, harmless version of a mode.

    MyAppleMenu 2009

  • Even the Palm Pre uses a quasimode to select text: the «select» quasimode is activated by holding down the shift key on the keyboard.

    MyAppleMenu 2009

  • Since the user has to keep the quasimode alive explicitly, there is no chance that he or she will be confused by the mode.

    MyAppleMenu 2009

  • Instead of using a quasimode, they introduced an actual, real mode.

    MyAppleMenu 2009

  • NARUYOSHI KIKUCHI DUB SEXTET/Sandii featuring SandiiBunbun and Earth Conscious/quasimode/

    記事 - livedoor ニュース 2010

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