Phrase guide

shortcut key

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A key or key combination involved in a keyboard shortcut.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: tecla de drecera — a key that allows quick access to a prgramme or task
  • Danish: genvejstast — a key that allows quick access to a prgramme or task
  • Danish: tastaturgenvej — a key that allows quick access to a prgramme or task
  • Greek: πλήκτρο συντόμευσης (plíktro syntómefsis) — a key that allows quick access to a prgramme or task
  • Japanese: ショートカットキー (shōtokatto kī) — a key that allows quick access to a prgramme or task
  • Japanese: ショートカット (shōtokatto) — a key that allows quick access to a prgramme or task
  • Korean: 단축키 (danchuk'ki) — a key that allows quick access to a prgramme or task
  • Māori: pātuhi pokatata — a key that allows quick access to a prgramme or task
  • Portuguese: tecla de atalho — a key that allows quick access to a prgramme or task