Methodology & Sources

ShortcutRef aims to be accurate and trustworthy. Here is how the data is produced and maintained.

Sources. Shortcuts are taken primarily from each app's official documentation or in-app keyboard reference. Every app page links to its official source so you can verify the original. Where an official list is incomplete, we cross-check against the app's settings/keymap.

Verification. Each app records the app version and the month it was last checked, shown as 'Updated' on the page. Shortcuts are reviewed for the current stable release; we prioritise re-checking high-traffic apps such as VS Code, Chrome, Excel, Figma and GitHub.

Operating systems. Windows, macOS and Linux keys are listed separately where they differ. macOS keys use the standard symbols (Cmd, Shift, Option, Control). When an app is single-platform, only the relevant OS is shown.

Curation, not copying. We organise shortcuts into categories, add the most-used picks, comparisons and practice tools, and translate the interface and common actions into five languages. App-specific command names are kept in their original English form because that is how they appear in the software.

Corrections. Spotted a mistake or an outdated key? Email [email protected] with the app, OS and a source link — fixes are applied promptly. ShortcutRef is independent and not affiliated with the vendors mentioned; all trademarks belong to their respective owners.