shortcut

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   A path between two points that is faster than the commonly used paths.
2. 2
   A method to accomplish something that omits one or more steps.
3. 3
   A file that points to the location of another file and serves as a quick way to access it.
4. 4
   Ellipsis of keyboard shortcut.

Verb

1. 1
   To take or use a shortcut