Mode (computer)
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A mode in computer terms is a situation where the user is "stuck" in a particularly, usually confining, interaction. It can be difficult to get out of the mode, especially if the user has no idea how to do it. Most keyboards have an Escape key, and that will free the user from most modes, but smart phones typically lack this feature.