shortcut keys

noun

UK /ˈʃɔːtkʌt kiːz/

US /ˈʃɔːrtkʌt kiːz/

Shortcut keys are buttons on a keyboard you press together to do something fast.

Press the shortcut keys Ctrl and C to copy your text.

SYNONYMS

keyboard shortcuts hotkeys key combinations quick keys accelerator keys

RELATED WORDS

keyboard key combination command control key function key

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Special key combinations in a computer program that replace menu commands.

The app lists all its shortcut keys in the help menu.

3. Combinations of keys used in video games to trigger actions quickly.

The game lets you change your shortcut keys in the settings.

4. Keyboard commands used to speed up typing or navigation on a device.

Learning shortcut keys made her work much faster.