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Caps-locked

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Typed with the Caps Lock mode turned on; written in all caps..

Example Sentences

Typing using all capital letters in any sort of online correspondence usually is seen as the virtual equivalent of SHOUTING. For emphasis, bold type or italics always are preferable, because a caps-locked section of text is seen as both visually ugly and rude.
The Republican convention was a gruesome and tawdry spectacle. And everything was topped off with nothing more than a red hat with a badly kerned, caps-locked slogan.

Synonyms for caps-locked

Antonyms for caps-locked

Usage Notes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does caps-locked mean?

Caps-locked means Typed with the Caps Lock mode turned on; written in all caps..

What is a synonym for caps-locked?

The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.

What is the opposite of caps-locked?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use caps-locked in a sentence?

Typing using all capital letters in any sort of online correspondence usually is seen as the virtual equivalent of SHOUTING. For emphasis, bold type or italics always are preferable, because a caps-locked section of text is seen as both visually ugly and rude.

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