quick launch

Rapid program access

Quick launch refers to a feature or interface element designed for fast access to frequently used items.

In computing, a quick launch bar or menu provides shortcuts to applications without navigating through menus: I added the browser to my quick launch.

The term extends to any system enabling rapid deployment or startup—quick launch rockets, quick launch programs.

The emphasis is always on speed and convenience over thoroughness.

Related

fast · instant · taskbar · desktop · button · rocket · ignition · liftoff · countdown · blast off · blast · speed · access · menu · app drawer · dock · pin · widget

Categories
Opposites
access speed/convenience

quick launchnested menus

main menu · start menu

scope/comprehensiveness

quick launchmain menu

Primary selection interface

start menu

speed of access

quick launchslow start

Weak initial performance

Family

quick, launch, quicker, quickest, quickly, quicken, quickens, quickened, quickening

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G