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Overview

EnConvo uses keyboard shortcuts to give you fast access to AI features from anywhere on your Mac. All shortcuts work globally — you do not need to have EnConvo in the foreground.
All default shortcuts listed here can be customized in Settings. If a shortcut conflicts with another application, EnConvo will notify you and suggest alternatives.

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Global Shortcuts

These shortcuts work from any application on your Mac.
ShortcutActionDescription
Shift + Cmd + DOpen SmartBarLaunch the Spotlight-like AI interface
Shift + Cmd + SpaceOpen PopBarShow the floating AI toolbar on selected text
Shift + Cmd + EOpen Companion BarOpen the sidebar AI companion
Shift + Cmd + MToggle DictationStart/stop voice dictation
Shift + Cmd + SScreenshot OCRCapture screen region and extract text
Shift + Cmd + TScreenshot TranslateCapture screen region, OCR, and translate
If you only remember one shortcut, make it Shift + Cmd + D for SmartBar. From there, you can access every EnConvo feature by typing commands.

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SmartBar Shortcuts

These shortcuts are available when the SmartBar is open.
ShortcutAction
EnterSend message / Execute command
Shift + EnterNew line in input
Cmd + NNew conversation
Cmd + PPin/Unpin SmartBar window
Cmd + WClose SmartBar
EscapeClose SmartBar
Up ArrowNavigate to previous message in history
Down ArrowNavigate to next message in history
Cmd + KClear conversation
Cmd + LFocus input field

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Input Modifiers

ShortcutAction
@Show available tools and plugins
#Add context (screen, browser, clipboard, etc.)
/Show available skills and commands
Cmd + VPaste text or image from clipboard

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Conversation Shortcuts

Available when viewing a conversation in the sidebar or SmartBar.
ShortcutAction
Cmd + CCopy selected text
Cmd + Shift + CCopy AI response to clipboard
Cmd + EnterRegenerate last response
Cmd + Shift + EExport conversation
Cmd + Shift + SSave conversation as markdown

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PopBar Shortcuts

Available when PopBar is displayed on selected text.
ShortcutAction
EscapeDismiss PopBar
EnterExecute the selected action
TabCycle through available actions
Cmd + CCopy result to clipboard
Cmd + VReplace selected text with result
Navigate between views and panels.
ShortcutAction
Cmd + 1Switch to Chat view
Cmd + 2Switch to Agents view
Cmd + 3Switch to Workflows view
Cmd + ,Open Settings
Cmd + [Go back
Cmd + ]Go forward

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Editing Shortcuts

Standard macOS editing shortcuts work in all text input areas.
ShortcutAction
Cmd + ZUndo
Cmd + Shift + ZRedo
Cmd + ASelect all
Cmd + XCut
Cmd + CCopy
Cmd + VPaste
Cmd + FFind in conversation

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Extension-Specific Shortcuts

Individual extensions can define their own hotkeys. These are configured per-extension in Settings.

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Setting an Extension Hotkey

1

Open Settings

Press Cmd + , or go to Settings
2

Navigate to the extension

Find the extension in the Extensions list
3

Find the Hotkey preference

Look for preferences with type “hotkey” in the command settings
4

Record your shortcut

Click the hotkey field and press your desired key combination
5

Save

The shortcut is active immediately

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Common Extension Hotkeys

Many users configure these popular shortcuts:
ExtensionSuggested ShortcutAction
TranslateCmd + Shift + TTranslate selected text
OCRCmd + Shift + OScreenshot OCR
Fix SpellingCmd + Shift + GFix grammar on selected text
Read AloudCmd + Shift + RRead selected text aloud
Web SearchCmd + Shift + WSearch the web for selected text

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Customizing Shortcuts

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Changing Global Shortcuts

1

Open Settings

Press Cmd + ,
2

Go to the feature section

Navigate to SmartBar, PopBar, or Companion Bar settings
3

Click the shortcut field

Click the current shortcut display
4

Record new shortcut

Press your desired key combination. The new shortcut is saved automatically.

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Modifier Key Options

EnConvo supports these modifier keys in shortcut combinations:
SymbolKey
CmdCommand
ShiftShift
OptOption/Alt
CtrlControl
FnFunction
Shortcuts must include at least one modifier key (Cmd, Shift, Opt, or Ctrl) combined with a regular key.

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Modifier Flag Actions

Some commands support modifier flag actions — hold a modifier key when pressing Enter to perform an alternative action on the result:
ModifierDefault Action
Cmd + EnterCopy result to clipboard
Shift + EnterPaste result into frontmost app
Opt + EnterInsert result below cursor
Configure modifier flag actions in each command’s preferences.

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Resolving Shortcut Conflicts

If a shortcut conflicts with another application or macOS system shortcut:
1

Check for conflicts

EnConvo shows a warning icon next to conflicting shortcuts in Settings
2

Identify the conflict

Common conflicts include:
  • macOS Spotlight (Cmd + Space)
  • macOS screenshots (Cmd + Shift + 3/4/5)
  • Third-party apps like Alfred, Raycast, or Karabiner
3

Change the conflicting shortcut

Either change the EnConvo shortcut or disable the conflicting shortcut in the other application
4

System shortcut conflicts

For macOS system shortcuts, go to System Settings → Keyboard → Keyboard Shortcuts to disable or remap them
Avoid using shortcuts already assigned to macOS system functions like Cmd + Space (Spotlight), Cmd + Tab (App Switcher), or Cmd + Q (Quit). These cannot be reliably overridden.

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Quick Reference Card

Print or bookmark this quick reference: 
SmartBar:       Shift + Cmd + D
PopBar:         Shift + Cmd + Space
Companion Bar:  Shift + Cmd + E
Dictation:      Shift + Cmd + M
New Chat:       Cmd + N (in SmartBar)
Settings:       Cmd + ,
Send Message:   Enter
Add Context:    # (in SmartBar)
Add Tool:       @ (in SmartBar)
Use Skill:      / (in SmartBar)
Copy Response:  Cmd + Shift + C

SmartBar

The main AI interface activated by shortcut

PopBar

Floating toolbar for selected text

Companion Bar

Persistent AI sidebar

Settings Reference

Full settings documentation