Re: When should we put @key inside @kbd?

[Richard Stallman]

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  > If @key{TAB} is not slanted within @kbd, then it would be less clear
  > where the input starts and ends. With @kbd{a b}, both "a" and "b" are
  > slanted and this distinguishes "a b" from the surrounding text, saying
  > to press "a" and then press "b". It makes sense to me that the whole
  > input would be slanted too in cases like @kbd{a @key{TAB}}, meaning
  > press "a" and then press TAB. Otherwise, you might think that you just
  > have to press "a".

I see what you mean, but I don't think it will be unclear.  I think
people will understand that @key belongs with adjacent input keys.

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