keycap — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The part of a key (on a keyboard) that is pressed by the user, as opposed to any electromechanical unit underneath.

   Synonyms

   keytop

   Examples

   A two-station robotic assembly system for inserting keycaps into keyboard arrays has been designed and constructed.

   If necessary, remove the keycaps to clean the switches underneath.

   More examples (1)

   Adding heat can cause even further damage to the keyboard. You can disassemble some keyboard models by removing the keycaps and the case screws...