Set Add Class shortcut key in Visual Studio

Navigate to Tools >> Options >> Environment >> Keyboard, search for commands containing Project.AddClass and setup the shortcut you want

Steps to setup a shortcut

  1. Search any command like AddClass in Show commands containing box
  2. Select a desired command
  3. Click on the blank Press shortcut keys box
  4. Press desired key / key combination for shortcut using your keyboard

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Also, see article Visual Studio Shortcuts and Add on Tools...

This article explains the same in more detail with some other interesting (and perhaps even relevant) points.