quick reference
At-a-glance guide
Quick reference describes materials designed for fast consultation rather than thorough reading: a quick reference guide, a quick reference card.
These are typically condensed summaries of essential information—keyboard shortcuts, formulas, procedures—formatted for scanning rather than study.
Keep the quick reference handy while you learn the software.
- at a glanceWith minimal examination
- indexesAlphabetized reference guides
- cheat sheetUnauthorized study notes
- crib notesConcealed study summaries
- conciseBriefly and clearly stated
definitions · formulas · infographic · lookup table · dashboard · summary · key points · flowchart · diagrams · flashcards · portable · searchable · shortcuts · time-saving · FAQs · help desk · modular · organized
- pharmacypharmacist, pharmacy, prescription, dispensing, prescriptions
- stargazingtelescope, stargazing guides, night sky, stars, constellation
- informational materialspamphlet, brochure, leaflet, booklet, handout
- learning materialstextbook, workbook, handbook, manual, guide
- library servicesyouth services, bookmobiles, mobile libraries, librarians, adult literacy
- manualsuser manual, manual, handbook, product manual, service manual
quick referencetextbook
Academic subject manual
treatise · encyclopedia · deep dive · course material · magnum opus
quick referencetechnical documentation
Explanatory materials for products
scholarly article · dissertation · research paper · academic journal · white paper
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