keybinding

Assigned keystroke command

A keybinding is a keyboard shortcut—a key or combination of keys assigned to trigger a specific command or action in software.

Power users customize keybindings to match their workflow: I set up a keybinding for that function I use constantly.

Also spelled as two words.

action

command

Authoritative instruction given

activate · action · operation · macro · script · automation · task · function · undo · redo

shortcut

hotkey

Programmed key combination

accelerator · keypress · sequence · mnemonic · toggle · escape · tab · enter · spacebar · backspace

configuration

mapping

Diagram of correspondences

configurable · preset · profile · scheme · default · override · conflict · duplicate · reset · import

software

vim

Lively spirited force

browser · karabiner · application · modal · menu · toolbar

Opposites
input method

keybindingmouse click

Pressing the pointer button

voice command · eye tracking · gesture control · drag and drop · swipe

interaction style

keybindingmenu navigation

Moving through interface choices

dropdown menu · menu selection · context menu · point-and-click · menu bar

Family

key, bind, binding, keys, keyed, keying, binds, bound, binder

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