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hotkey Synonyms

Another word for hotkey

Choosing another word for hotkey depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A key or combination of keys on a computer keyboard that provides quick, direct access to a specific function or command within a program or operating system.

Usage Example

"Learning the default hotkeys in your video editing software can drastically speed up your daily workflow."

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keyboard shortcut
shortcut key
shortcut
Strong
keybinding

• verb (Context 2)

To assign a specific computer command, function, or item to a keyboard shortcut for rapid execution.

Usage Example

"Experienced players usually keybind their healing items so they can react immediately during a match."

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keybind
Strong
bind

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hotkey. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hotkey
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