hotkey

Or hot key

[hot-kee]

noun

Computers.

1. an assigned key or sequence of keys programmed to execute a command or perform a specific task in a software application.

   On Windows computers, the hotkey Ctrl+S can be used to quickly save a file.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hotkey¹

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

You can delete a keyboard shortcut by hovering over the hotkey field and clicking the X that comes up.

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Click the Record Hotkey button next to it, and press the keyboard shortcut you want to use.

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These are handy, but I wish they were customizable — there’s no way to change them as far as I’ve been able to find, and I’m sure there are plenty of folks who could find better use for a dedicated hotkey than a dark mode toggle.

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If you need a lot of juice, you can easily turn off the ScreenPad with a hotkey on the keyboard.

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Use Snap Camera’s settings to create an on / off hotkey.

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