cheatsheets
Condensed reference cards
Cheatsheets are quick-reference guides condensing essential information into scannable form—formulas, commands, shortcuts, or rules that would otherwise require memorization or searching.
Originally associated with academic cheating, the term now describes legitimate study aids and professional references: I keep a keyboard shortcuts cheatsheet on my desk.
Also spelled as two words or hyphenated.
Written instructions for use
- handbookCompact reference guide
- documentationWritten proof or instructions
- helpfileSoftware's bundled instructions
- factsheetConcise informational document
guide · primer · tutorial · glossary · index · appendix · lookup · encyclopedia
Summary of key elements
- synopsisCondensed version of content
- overviewBroad general summary
- condensedMade more compact
- digestMetabolize or summarize
recap · highlights · keypoints · bulletpoints · essentials · fundamentals · basics · cliff notes
manual
Written instructions for use
- handbookCompact reference guide
- documentationWritten proof or instructions
- helpfileSoftware's bundled instructions
factsheet · guide · primer · tutorial · glossary · index · appendix · lookup · encyclopedia · wiki
outline
Summary of key elements
digest · recap · highlights · keypoints · bulletpoints · essentials · fundamentals · basics · cliff notes · abridged
keyboard
Array of input keys
command · shift · shortcut · macro · combo · modifier · function · escape · tab · enter
syntax
Rules for arranging words
vim · SQL · Python · markdown · HTML · CSS · terminal · shell · API · snippets
cheatsheetsdeep learning
Layered neural network methods
mastery · comprehensive understanding · foundational knowledge
cheatsheetstextbooks
Educational reference volumes
encyclopedias · primary sources · comprehensive guides · reference books · treatises