Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard Shortcuts

Complete reference for all CyberLauncher keyboard shortcuts.

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Global Shortcuts

These work from any application:

Shortcut	Action	Configurable
Alt+Shift+L	Toggle launcher	Yes

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Navigation

Navigate results within the launcher:

Shortcut	Action
↑ / ↓	Navigate results
Enter	Launch selected result
Escape	Close launcher / clear search
Tab	Switch between sections

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Search

Shortcut	Action
Any typing	Focus search and type
Backspace	Delete character / clear search
Escape	Clear search query

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Console Mode

Shortcut	Action
>	Enter console mode (prefix with >)
Enter	Execute command
↑ / ↓	Cycle command history

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Window

Shortcut	Action
Escape	Close launcher
Click outside	Close launcher (if hide-on-blur enabled)

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Customizing the Global Shortcut

Requirements

• Must include at least one modifier (Alt, Ctrl, Shift)
• Cannot conflict with system shortcuts
• Some combinations may be reserved by other applications

How to Change

1. Go to Settings → General
2. Click the shortcut field
3. Press your desired key combination
4. Save

Common Alternatives

Shortcut	Notes
Alt+Space	May conflict with window menu
Ctrl+Space	Common alternative
Alt+Shift+L	Default, rarely conflicts
Win+C	May conflict with Cortana

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Per-App Shortcuts

Custom Hotkeys

Assign global shortcuts to specific apps:

1. Right-click an app → Assign shortcut
2. Press the key combination
3. Press the shortcut anytime to launch that app

Use Cases

• Alt+Shift+C → Chrome
• Alt+Shift+V → VS Code
• Alt+Shift+T → Terminal