What is the difference between hard return and soft return? A hard return is when the user hits the return or enter key to bring subsequent text onto a new line. If you keep typing until the text reaches the end of the line and it star â¦ ts on a new line itself automatically, that is a soft return.
Definition of litmus. 1  1 : a coloring matter from lichens that turns red in acid solutions and blue in alkaline solutions and is used as an acid-base indicator. 2  2 : the critical factor in a litmus test; also : litmus test.
Learner's definition of LITMUS TEST. [count] : something (such as an opinion about a political or moral issue) that is used to make a judgment about whether someone or something is acceptable. The party is using attitudes about gun control as a litmus test for political candidates. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples â compare acid test