Definition of Easter egg

Easter egg

a feature of a computer program or electronic device that is only accessible via a set of commands, clicks, and/or keystrokes that aren't listed in the official documentation.
Microsoft Excel 97 has a flight simulator Easter egg.
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Last edited on Nov 08 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.

Common types of Easter eggs include small games, a list of people responsible for the creation of the software, and political messages.
Last edited on Nov 08 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.

Speculation about the origin of the term includes the custom of the Easter Egg hunt observed in the U.S. and many parts of Europe, as well Faberge' eggs containing hidden objects.
Last edited on Nov 08 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.

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