Editing Space bar (section)

==Other uses==
Depending on the [[operating system]], the space bar used with a [[modifier key]] such as the [[control key]] may have functions such as resizing or closing the current [[Window (computing)|window]], half-spacing, or even backspacing. On web browsers, the space bar usually allows the user to page down or to page up when the space bar is used with the [[Shift key]]. 

In many programs for playback of linear media (such as videos or music), the space bar is used for pausing and resuming playback, or for manually advancing through text.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.macworld.com/article/1142512/spacebar.html|title = Five unexpected uses for the spacebar}}</ref>

In [[Video game|video games]] where the [[Player character|playable character]] can move and jump, the default key to jump is usually the space bar. This is usually used along with the [[WASD keys]] for [[Arrow keys|up, down, left and right]] movement.

In [[Emulator|emulators]], the space bar is usually used to mimic action buttons on classic systems such as the [[Atari 2600]].