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In computing, a specific key or keys that, when pressed, trigger a particular function. Please tell me there's a hotkey for that—otherwise, this project will take forever. Hey, can you remind me of the hotkey for "Undo"? You should ask Paulina for help—she knows a ton of hotkeys for this program.
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hotkey
n. one or more keys on a computer keyboard that will bring forth a special computer applications program; a shortcut key. (Computers.) The hotkeys for my thesaurus are control and F2. Press the hotkey to bring up a calendar.
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