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Interactive Shortcut Recording

Visual recording mode captures exact key combinations you press

Setting keyboard shortcuts should be intuitive. Click a shortcut field to enter recording mode, press your desired key combination, and it's captured exactly. No typing shortcuts as text - what you press is what you get.

How to Use

  1. 1Open Settings > Keyboard
  2. 2Click on shortcut field
  3. 3Show field highlighting/pulsing - "recording mode"
  4. 4Display message: "Press keys for new shortcut"
  5. 5Press Cmd+Option+C
  6. 6Show keys appearing in field immediately
  7. 7Show recording mode ending
  8. 8Display new shortcut set
  9. 9Click another shortcut field
  10. 10Press keys
  11. 11Show instant capture
  12. 12Press Escape to cancel recording
  13. 13Show field reverting to previous shortcut

Key Features

  • Visual Recording Mode - Field pulses/highlights when recording
  • Instant Capture - Keys captured exactly as pressed
  • Modifier Display - Shows ⌘⌥⌃⇧ symbols for modifiers
  • Real-Time Feedback - See keys as you press them
  • Escape to Cancel - Cancel recording without changing shortcut
  • Click to Start - Simple click activates recording
  • Auto-Exit - Recording ends after valid combination pressed
  • Validation - Invalid combinations rejected with message
  • Visual Symbols - macOS standard symbols for keys
  • Clear Instructions - Prompt shows what to do
  • Error Prevention - Can't set invalid shortcuts
  • Immediate Save - Changes applied instantly
  • Intuitive Interface - No typing shortcut names

Why You'll Love It

Traditional shortcut input requires typing modifier names ("Cmd+Alt+N") which is error-prone. Recording mode captures exactly what you press, eliminating confusion about formatting.

Pro Tips

  • Click field to start recording
  • Press your combination - that's it, no typing
  • Escape cancels if you change your mind
  • Modifiers required - plain keys not accepted
  • Visual feedback shows recording is active
  • Symbols display standard macOS shortcut format
  • Invalid combinations rejected automatically
  • Recording ends automatically on valid combination
  • No ambiguity - what you press is what you get
  • Instant application - test immediately after setting

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