rechterknop

Rechterknop is a Dutch term that literally means "right knob" or "right button." It refers to a control element located on the right side of a device or interface and can be a push button or a rotary knob intended to be operated by the user with the right hand.

The term appears in manuals and product descriptions to distinguish a right-side control from a corresponding left-side control (linkerknop). It is used across contexts such as consumer electronics, home appliances, automotive dashboards, and audio equipment, where devices often include paired or multiple controls for symmetry or convenience.

In design practice, the right knop is frequently assigned to functions that are used frequently or require quick access—examples include volume adjustment, power, or mode switching. Manufacturers may use different tactile cues, labeling, or color coding to differentiate it from other controls. Accessibility considerations may favor larger targets and high-contrast markings to assist users with reduced vision or motor skills.

Terminology notes: "rechterknop" is descriptive and common in Dutch-language documentation, but it is not a formal technical standard. Related terms include knop (button/knob) and rechtermuisknop (the right mouse button) in different contexts.