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Hotkeys
Hotkeys can be configured in several places in Start, greatly extending its capabilities. For example, you can use a hotkey to show or hide the main window or to launch individual entries without opening the main window at all. You can also launch all entries of a tag at once. Below, we will explore the individual setting options and their usefulness.
Hotkey Configuration Options
Show/Hide Main Window:
Assign a hotkey to quickly toggle the visibility of the main window. This is useful for accessing Start without navigating through menus.Launch Individual Entries:
Set a hotkey to launch specific entries directly. This allows you to start applications or open files with a single keystroke.Launch All Entries of a Tag:
Use a hotkey to launch all entries associated with a specific tag. This is particularly useful for workflows that require multiple applications or files to be opened simultaneously.
By configuring these hotkeys, you can streamline your workflow and enhance productivity with Start.
Global Hotkey & Category Hotkeys
You can define a "Global Hotkey" in the Start settings to quickly show and hide the main window.
In addition to the global hotkey, you can assign hotkeys to individual categories. But first, what are categories? All entries in Start are automatically divided into categories, such as applications, folders, files, recently used applications, and currently active applications. If you prefer not to display certain categories, you can hide them.
In the settings, you can assign hotkeys to these individual categories. These hotkeys function similarly to the global hotkey: when you press a category-specific hotkey, the main window is displayed, and Start automatically switches to the corresponding category. This feature allows for quick access to specific groups of entries.
If you store a hotkey for active applications, you can quickly switch between the active applications with Start.
Hotkeys for single Entries
You can assign a hotkey to every entry in Start, whether it's an application, file, folder, or URL. This allows you to start the entry using the hotkey, even if the main window of Start is not displayed.
To assign a hotkey to an entry, simply right-click on the entry. In the menu that appears, you can set the hotkey.
The easiest way to get an overview of all currently stored hotkeys is the entry "Overview of the Keyboard shortcuts" in the Menu.
Hotkeys for Tags
A powerful feature in Start is the ability to assign hotkeys to tags. You can store two different hotkeys for each tag: one for "View" and another for "Launch."
To set these hotkeys, right-click on a tag. In the popup window that appears, you can assign a hotkey for each function:
View
When this hotkey is pressed, the main window of Start will open, and you will switch to the corresponding tag. This allows you to quickly view all entries associated with a tag.
Launch
This hotkey lets you launch all entries of a tag at once. For instance, if you frequently use the same applications for a specific task, you can assign them to a tag and set a "Launch" hotkey. This way, you can start all the necessary applications for the task with a single hotkey combination, streamlining your workflow.
The easiest way to get an overview of all currently stored hotkeys is the entry "Overview of the Keyboard shortcuts" in the Menu.
