keybinding

/ˈkiːbaɪndɪŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

A set of keyboard shortcuts, typically defined in software or operating systems, that allow users to perform specific actions or commands with a combination of keys.

“To improve her productivity, she customized her keybinding to access frequently used features with a single keystroke.”

2. noun

A specific mapping of keys to a particular action or command in a software application or game.

“The game’s keybinding allowed the player to toggle the display of a mini-map with the F5 key.”

3. verb

To assign a keyboard shortcut to a specific action or command in a software application or game.

“He keybound the shortcut to toggle the full-screen mode to the F11 key.”

Synonyms

  • hotkey
  • shortcut