control character

American  

noun

Computers.

1. a character in a data stream that signals the device receiving the data to perform a particular control function, as changing the line spacing on a printer from single to double-spaced.

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Example Sentences

It meant visual effects had to do a lot more rotoscoping, match-moves and camera tracking, but in doing so, it gave the team the ability to tightly control character performance.

From Los Angeles Times

They can select from stock avatars, then use the software to create backgrounds, control characters’ motions/gestures and add their script and sound effects.

From Washington Times

In an example we were given, one developer preferred to build Thor as a crowd control character, focusing on an area of effect attacks and gear that would give faster cooldowns.

From The Verge

For the first time, it allows players to choose between being a female or male assassin, and to control characters' conversations.

From BBC

It’s the size of a Twinkie cut in half, and has an action button, a home button, motion sensors and a touchpad to control characters and scroll through menus.

From The Wall Street Journal