reference card

Handy summary sheet

A reference card is a compact summary of essential information, commands, or procedures for quick lookup.

Typically a single sheet or folding card, it provides at-a-glance reminders for software shortcuts, programming syntax, or technical specifications: I keep a Git reference card on my desk.

Also called a cheat sheet or quick reference guide.

Related

shortcut · cheat codes · keyboard shortcuts · laminated · pocket · pocket guide · manual · keyboard · commands · command line · chart · index · glossary · lookup · reminder · tips · help · documentation

Opposites
depth and comprehensiveness

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Academic subject manual

encyclopedia · treatise · tome · user manual · technical manual

consultation style

reference cardstudy guide

Exam preparation resource

tutorial · training curriculum · self-paced course

format and portability

reference cardencyclopedia set

Comprehensive topical book series

library · archive · book series · collected works · bound volume

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G