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Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard Shortcuts

Complete reference for all CyberLauncher keyboard shortcuts.

Global Shortcuts

These work from any application:

Shortcut Action Configurable
Alt+Shift+L Toggle launcher Yes

Navigation

Navigate results within the launcher:

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

Search

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

Console Mode

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

Window

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

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

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