A modifier key whose main function is shifting between two or more functions of any of certain other keys (usually by pressing Shift and the other button simultaneously).
A keyboard shortcut: a combination of keystrokes that provides easier access to a command or operation.
A path between two points that is faster than the commonly used paths.
A method to accomplish something that omits one or more steps.
A file that points to the location of another file and serves as a quick way to access it.
To take or use a shortcut