SIST ISO/IEC 9995-7:2010 PDF

Information technology -- Keyboard layouts for text and office systems -- Part 7: Symbols used to represent functions

Title (English):

SIST ISO/IEC 9995-7:2010

Information technology -- Keyboard layouts for text and office systems -- Part 7: Symbols used to represent functions

Document status:: Active
Format:: Electronic (PDF)
Number of pages:: 26
Publication date:: June 4, 2010
ICS:: 35.180
Technical committee:: ITC - Information technology

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Description (English):

ISO/IEC 9995 defines a framework for the layout of all alphanumeric and numeric keyboards across the widest spectrum of today's and upcoming applications using keyboards. The functions to be performed by keyboards are grouped into three categories that correspond to the main physical sections of the keyboard. Application of ISO/IEC 9995 in the design of keyboards will provide the user with a unified, predictable user-machine interface by dividing the keyboard into functional areas and sections and allocating functions to keys. ISO/IEC 9995-7:2009 defines symbols for functions found on any type of numeric, alphanumeric or composite keyboards. Each of these symbols is intended to be considered as universal and non-language related equivalent of names for the function they represent. Names of functions and descriptions are given in English and French.

Technical details

SKU: SIST ISO/IEC 9995-7:2010

Abstract

Overview

ISO/IEC 9995-7:2009 - part of the ISO/IEC 9995 keyboard series - defines standard symbols used to represent keyboard functions on numeric, alphanumeric and composite keyboards. The standard provides a universal, non‑language dependent set of symbols (with English and French names/descriptions) so that keytops and user interfaces are predictable and consistent across products and markets. Symbols must be reproduced in the orientation shown in the standard and are intended to work with Latin‑alphabet, left‑to‑right writing systems.

Key topics and requirements

Symbol set and table: A normative Table 1 lists function symbols (e.g., level locks, Caps Lock, Numeric Lock) with associated ISO 7000 reference numbers where applicable. Annexes include alphabetic and visual indexes and symbols for numeric sections.
Function naming options: When indicating a function on a keytop, manufacturers may use the corresponding symbol, the function name or abbreviation, or an equivalent name in another language.
Conformance: Equipment conforms to this part of ISO/IEC 9995 if it meets the requirements of Clause 5 (e.g., use and orientation of symbols).
Multistandard alignment: Many symbols are also encoded in the universal character set (ISO/IEC 10646), and some symbols correspond to ISO 7000 graphically.
Scope constraints: Specifications are written for Latin‑alphabet, top‑to‑bottom line progression and left‑to‑right character path; descriptions in the standard are informative and not normative.

Practical applications and users

Keyboard and hardware manufacturers - for consistent keytop labelling across international products.
Operating system and firmware developers - for mapping functions to physical keys and presenting standard symbols in UI documentation.
Industrial and product designers - to create intuitive, language‑neutral control panels and portable device keyboards.
Accessibility and localization teams - to ensure recognisable symbols for users across languages and regions.
Standards bodies and certification labs - for conformity testing and ensuring compliance with keyboard layout norms.

Related standards

ISO/IEC 9995 series (Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8) - framework for keyboard layout areas and module definitions.
ISO 7000 - graphical symbols for equipment (cross‑references used in ISO/IEC 9995‑7).
ISO/IEC 10646 - universal character set (many keyboard symbols are encoded here).

Keywords: ISO/IEC 9995-7:2009, keyboard symbols, keyboard layouts, keytop symbols, Caps Lock, Numeric Lock, ISO 7000, ISO/IEC 10646, international keyboard standard.

Related standards

Standards mentioned in the description

Abstract

Overview

Key topics and requirements

Symbol set and table: A normative Table 1 lists function symbols (e.g., level locks, Caps Lock, Numeric Lock) with associated ISO 7000 reference numbers where applicable. Annexes include alphabetic and visual indexes and symbols for numeric sections.
Function naming options: When indicating a function on a keytop, manufacturers may use the corresponding symbol, the function name or abbreviation, or an equivalent name in another language.
Conformance: Equipment conforms to this part of ISO/IEC 9995 if it meets the requirements of Clause 5 (e.g., use and orientation of symbols).
Multistandard alignment: Many symbols are also encoded in the universal character set (ISO/IEC 10646), and some symbols correspond to ISO 7000 graphically.
Scope constraints: Specifications are written for Latin‑alphabet, top‑to‑bottom line progression and left‑to‑right character path; descriptions in the standard are informative and not normative.

Practical applications and users

Keyboard and hardware manufacturers - for consistent keytop labelling across international products.
Operating system and firmware developers - for mapping functions to physical keys and presenting standard symbols in UI documentation.
Industrial and product designers - to create intuitive, language‑neutral control panels and portable device keyboards.
Accessibility and localization teams - to ensure recognisable symbols for users across languages and regions.
Standards bodies and certification labs - for conformity testing and ensuring compliance with keyboard layout norms.

Related standards

ISO/IEC 9995 series (Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8) - framework for keyboard layout areas and module definitions.
ISO 7000 - graphical symbols for equipment (cross‑references used in ISO/IEC 9995‑7).
ISO/IEC 10646 - universal character set (many keyboard symbols are encoded here).

Keywords: ISO/IEC 9995-7:2009, keyboard symbols, keyboard layouts, keytop symbols, Caps Lock, Numeric Lock, ISO 7000, ISO/IEC 10646, international keyboard standard.

SIST ISO/IEC 9995-7:2010 PDF

Technical details

Abstract

Overview

Key topics and requirements

Practical applications and users

Related standards

Related standards

Abstract

Overview

Key topics and requirements

Practical applications and users

Related standards

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