keyboard command

[/ˈkiːbɔːrd kəˈmɑːnd/]
nounpl: keyboard commands
comando de teclado
1. An instruction or action executed by pressing one or more keys on a keyboard, typically used in software applications or operating systems
You can save your document using the keyboard command Ctrl+S.
Você pode salvar seu documento usando o comando de teclado Ctrl+S.
2. A shortcut or combination of keys designed to perform a specific function without using a mouse or menu
Learning keyboard commands can significantly speed up your workflow.
Aprender comandos de teclado pode acelerar significativamente seu fluxo de trabalho.
In both Brazilian and American tech culture, keyboard commands are essential skills taught in computer literacy courses. Brazilian tech professionals often use 'atalho de teclado' interchangeably with 'comando de teclado,' though the latter is more formally correct. The use of keyboard commands is highly valued in corporate and academic settings for increased productivity.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
keyboard shortcutkey combinationhotkeykeyboard shortcut key
Antonyms / Antônimos
mouse commandmenu selection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comando de teclado
Standard term used in most of Brazil
São Paulo
atalho de teclado
Alternative term, often preferred for keyboard shortcuts
Rio de Janeiro
comando de teclado
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Portugal
comando de teclado
European Portuguese uses the same term, though 'atalho' is also common

Related Words

shortcut keymodifier keyfunction keykeystrokehotkeyaccelerator key

Related Idioms & Phrases

master the keyboard commands
learn keyboard commands by heart
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