Klikweerstand

Klikweerstand is a Dutch term that literally translates to “click resistance.” In practical use it describes the resisting force and feedback a user experiences when actuating a switch or button, including the tactile sensation and often an audible click. The concept appears primarily in discussions of input devices and user interfaces, such as keyboards, mice, game controllers, and remote controls, as well as in hardware design and product reviews conducted in Dutch.

The term is used across contexts to refer to how easy or difficult it is to press a control and to the quality of feedback provided at the moment of actuation. This feedback can be tactile (a discernible bump or resistance) and/or auditory (a click). Designers distinguish factors such as actuation force (the pressure required to trigger the switch), travel distance (the movement needed to actuate), and the presence or absence of a tactile or audible response.

Measurement and standards for klikweerstand vary by device and manufacturer. Commonly reported specifications for input devices include actuation force (often expressed in grams or newtons), travel distance (in millimeters), and the type of feedback (tactile, clicky, or linear). There is no single universal standard, and users may interpret the feel of klikweerstand differently based on context and usage.

In practice, klikweerstand influences usability and comfort. High resistance can reduce accidental presses but increase fatigue, while low resistance may improve typing speed or response time but risk inadvertent activation. Accessibility considerations also play a role, as some users benefit from clearer tactile cues.

See also: human–computer interaction; tactile feedback; actuation force; button design.