cheatsheet
Condensed reference guide
A cheatsheet is a concise reference document containing essential information for quick consultation—formulas, commands, shortcuts, or key facts.
Originally associated with academic cheating, the term now usually refers to legitimate study aids or quick-reference guides: I keep a Git cheatsheet on my desk.
Also spelled as two words: cheat sheet.
Force into tight space
- exam prepStudy for assessments
- memorizationCommitting information to recall
- flashcardLearning aid with prompt and answer
- mnemonicTechnique for retention
study guide · test prep · study aid · notes · revision · quiz prep · homework help · academic
Condensed version of content
- overviewBroad general summary
- condensationVapor turning to liquid
- digestMetabolize or summarize
- recapBrief review of events
rundown · highlights · key points · bullet points · outline · abstract · cliff notes · study notes
Compact reference guide
- manualWritten instructions for use
- guidebookReference for travelers
- quick referenceBrief lookup resource
- reference cardCompact summary for consultation
pocket guide · compendium · primer · glossary · sourcebook · codex · lookup · documentation
Programmed key combination
- keyboard shortcutKey combo triggering commands
- altOutside the mainstream
- commandAuthoritative instruction given
- function keyProgrammable keyboard button
macro · accelerator · keybind · quick access · time-saver · efficiency · workaround · trick
cram
Force into tight space
- exam prepStudy for assessments
- memorizationCommitting information to recall
- flashcardLearning aid with prompt and answer
mnemonic · study guide · test prep · study aid · notes · revision · quiz prep · homework help · academic · student
synopsis
Condensed version of content
- overviewBroad general summary
- condensationVapor turning to liquid
- digestMetabolize or summarize
recap · rundown · highlights · key points · bullet points · outline · abstract · cliff notes · study notes · essentials
handbook
Compact reference guide
- manualWritten instructions for use
- guidebookReference for travelers
- quick referenceBrief lookup resource
reference card · pocket guide · compendium · primer · glossary · sourcebook · codex · lookup · documentation · appendix
hotkey
Programmed key combination
- keyboard shortcutKey combo triggering commands
- altOutside the mainstream
- commandAuthoritative instruction given
function key · macro · accelerator · keybind · quick access · time-saver · efficiency · workaround · trick · lifehack
cheatsheettextbook
Academic subject manual
encyclopedia · treatise · unabridged edition · tome · course materials
cheatsheetmastery
Complete skill or control
textbook · deep understanding · expertise · committed to memory