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A key press combination that sends a command. Usually this is to provide a short-cut to a menu option (e.g., ctrl+S for File | Save). See also: command
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A combination of keystrokes that performs a predetermined action or opens a pop up window or menu in an application.
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a combination of a regular key (define as Virtual Key Code) and none or several modifier keys
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a combination of keyboard strokes that cause a program to perform a certain function
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a combination of keys that launch or switch to a program, and may be specified in the properties sheet of a shortcut, on the Program tab
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a combination of keys that starts a shortcut when all associated keys are held down at the same time
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a combination of keys that you press anywhere in Windows to immediately open an new Windows Explorer window at the folder for the shortcut
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a combination of one or more keys simultaneously pressed in which then causes an action to occur
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a keyboard shortcut to an action or tool
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a keyboard shortcut to trigger functions
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a key combination that when pressed brings up the Memorizer's menu
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a key combination that you can use to trigger an action anywhere in Windows
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a key on the keyboard (as opposed to the on-screen button) which will perform the selected function
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a key or combination of keys that you push to run a command or operate a program
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a key, or set of keys, that you press that execute a bang command
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a predefined key or key combination that allows you to quickly open the main Love Quotes window when the program is minimized or close it when it's open
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a single key combination, like "Alt Ctrl W" that performs some function (like opening your word processor or typing a word, name or phrase)
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a unique keystroke combination performed in a given situation that takes the place of one or more mouse movements
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a Windows global keyboard shortcut
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A special key or keychord that invokes an action (such as a menu item) without actually selecting a widget. Also called an accelerator. Contrast keyboard shortcut.
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A shortcut allowing the user to press either CTRL or ALT and another key on the keyboard to launch a menu command. For example, pressing Alt+F in any Windows program will open the File menu. Assistive technologies such as screen readers and screen magnifiers will have numerous hotkeys to enable their users to work more quickly.
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typically a keyboard key associated to some action
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A hotkey (or key combination) is one, when pressed at most times in QDCalc, provides an action. This action may also be accessible elsewhere in a menu, etc. Hotkeys provide quick and easy access to useful routines, thereby saving time.
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A keyboard key shortcut used to access functions in menus and sub-menus. A hotkey is usually represented by a mnemonic which is shown as an underline on the menu line; the mnemonic typically refers to the initial letter of the function (e.g. "Copy" = "CTRL-C"). See also: shortcut key.
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A seldom used key combination that, when activated, causes the computer to perform the function associated with the key combination.
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One keyboard key, or combination of keys, providing quick access to a tool. You can customize hotkeys from a Hotkey Editor, or from MEL custom commands.
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