Stabilizers are parts that sit under the larger keys on a keyboard to stabilize the key press. Keys that are larger than 2u require a stabilizer. On a typical tenkeyless (TKL) keyboard, the following keys would need a stabilizer:
- Left Shift – 2u stab
- Backspace – 2u stab
- Enter – 2u stab
- Right Shift – 2u stab
- Spacebar – either 6.25u or 7u stab
Learn more about stabilizers in our Stabilizers 101 article on Keyboard University →