shortcut keys
Quick command combinations
Shortcut keys are keyboard combinations that execute commands without navigating menus—typically a modifier key (Ctrl, Alt, Command) plus another key.
Ctrl+C copies, Ctrl+V pastes.
Learning shortcut keys speeds up routine tasks considerably.
Also called keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys.
- altOutside the mainstream
- enterPass into a space
- acceleratorSpeed control mechanism
- power userSkilled frequent operator
- copyIdentical reproduction made
paste · copy paste · command · modifier · control alt delete · cheat sheet · shift · ctrl+c · muscle memory · macro · keystroke · cut · undo · redo · function key · fingers · command line · right click
- keyboardskeyboard, piano, pianos, organ, organs
- typingkeyboard, typing accuracy, words per minute, WPM, home row
- keyboard shortcutsctrl+c, Alt-Tab, Ctrl-Alt-Delete
- accessibilitywheelchair access, wheelchair sports, wheelchair ramp, adaptive skiing, accessibility features
- keyboardbackspace, caps lock, enter key, escape key, shift key
- stylusesstylus, stylus pen, digital pen, Apple Pencil, tablet pen
shortcut keyspoint-and-click
Interface using cursor selection
voice commands · menu navigation · touch input · drag and drop · eye tracking
shortcut keysmenu navigation
Moving through interface choices
dropdown menus · nested menus · context menus · long way around · dialog boxes
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