| title | author | ms.author | ms.date | ms.topic | ms.prod |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
shortcut, shortcut menu - Microsoft Style Guide |
pallep |
pallep |
09/3/2019 |
article |
non-product-specific |
Shortcut is one word as an adjective or a noun. Don't use as a verb. Don't use as a synonym for hyperlink.
Use shortcut menu only if it helps the customer locate the item in the UI. Most of the time, just describe what the customer needs to do.
Examples
Use Alt+Spacebar to display the shortcut menu for the active window.
Right-click the selected text, and then select Copy.
Select the text, open the shortcut menu, and then select Copy.
See also
Describing interactions with UI
Keys and keyboard shortcuts term collection
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