What is a Shortcut Key?

Keyboard Shortcut Keys

A shortcut key is a set of one or more keys that invoke a command in application or system Software and provide an easier and quicker method of navigating and executing commands. They are an alternate means for invoking commands that would otherwise be accessible only through a menu, a mouse, or an aspect of the user interface. These shortcuts can accelerate common actions by reducing input sequences to a limited keystroke. These shortcuts can provide an easier and quicker method of using computer programs.