keycommandfile
nounUK /ˈkiː kəˈmɑːnd faɪl/
US /ˈkiː kəˈmænd faɪl/
A key command file is a small computer file that tells a program what to do when you press certain keys.
The game reads the keycommandfile to know that pressing the space bar makes the character jump.
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2. A file listing keyboard shortcuts for a software application.
Open the keycommandfile to see which keys copy and paste text.
3. A saved set of key press instructions used to automate tasks.
The installer uses a keycommandfile to set up the program without asking questions.
4. A document that maps keys to actions in a video game.
She edited the keycommandfile so her controls felt more comfortable.