Hotkeys, shortcuts and combinations

Hotkeys

Why do you need hotkeys?

Hotkeys, according to experienced users, significantly speed up computer work and increase the number of actions that can be performed using the keyboard. They are also called keyboard shortcuts or keyboard accelerators. In addition, they are essential in cases of unexpected system freezes or mouse failure. In the latter case, using only the keyboard, you can save an unfinished document, send it to print, minimize or open the necessary programs

Why are hotkeys useful?

Different programs use different key combinations, but they always require holding a modifier key together with another key. On modern Windows keyboards, the modifier keys are Ctrl, Alt, Shift, and the Win key (with the Windows logo). Some actions require pressing several of these keys at the same time