Command Palette
The command palette is a searchable dialog that appears when customizing key actions, showing all available keyboard commands you can assign.
Quick Summary
| What | Description |
|---|
| Purpose | Browse and search all assignable key actions |
| Access | Opens automatically in Per-Key Customization |
| Features | Search, categories, 100+ commands |
Where It Appears
The command palette is not a standalone feature. It appears when you:
- Go to Per-Key Customization (Settings > Activities section)
- Select a key
- Tap a swipe direction to assign an action
- The command palette opens to let you choose an action
Using the Command Palette
Search
- When the palette opens, a search bar appears at top
- Type to filter commands in real-time
- Matches title, description, and keywords
Browse Categories
Commands are organized into categories:
| Category | Contents |
|---|
| Text | Copy, paste, select all, undo, redo |
| Cursor | Move cursor, select text, home, end |
| Modifiers | Shift, Ctrl, Alt, Meta |
| Delete | Backspace, delete word, delete line |
| Events | Switch layout, open settings, clipboard |
| Characters | Special characters and symbols |
Select an Action
- Tap any command to select it
- The command is assigned to the selected swipe direction
- Palette closes automatically
Available Commands
Text Actions
| Command | Description |
|---|
copy | Copy selected text |
cut | Cut selected text |
paste | Paste from clipboard |
select_all | Select all text |
undo | Undo last action |
redo | Redo undone action |
Cursor Navigation
| Command | Description |
|---|
cursor_left | Move cursor left |
cursor_right | Move cursor right |
cursor_up | Move cursor up |
cursor_down | Move cursor down |
home | Jump to line start |
end | Jump to line end |
page_up | Page up |
page_down | Page down |
Selection Actions
| Command | Description |
|---|
selection_left | Select left |
selection_right | Select right |
selection_up | Select up |
selection_down | Select down |
selection_word_left | Select word left |
selection_word_right | Select word right |
Delete Actions
| Command | Description |
|---|
backspace | Delete character before cursor |
delete | Delete character after cursor |
delete_word | Delete word before cursor |
delete_word_forward | Delete word after cursor |
Layout/Mode Actions
| Command | Description |
|---|
switch_forward | Next keyboard layout |
switch_backward | Previous keyboard layout |
switch_clipboard | Open clipboard history |
switch_emoji | Open emoji keyboard |
switch_numeric | Switch to number pad |
Special Actions
| Command | Description |
|---|
trackpoint_mode | Enter TrackPoint navigation mode |
selection_delete_mode | Enter selection-delete mode |
voice_typing_key | Start voice input |
config | Open settings |
Tips for Customization
- Search keywords: Try “select”, “delete”, “cursor” to find related commands
- Preview: Command descriptions explain what each action does
- Popular choices:
copy, paste, home, end are commonly assigned
- Power user:
trackpoint_mode and selection_delete_mode enable advanced navigation
[!TIP]
The command palette shows 100+ commands. Use search to quickly find what you need.
Common Questions
Q: Can I access the command palette directly?
A: No, the command palette only appears when assigning actions in Per-Key Customization. It’s a selection tool, not a standalone command runner.
Q: Can I run commands without assigning them?
A: Most commands can be run via their assigned keys or default key combinations. For example, Ctrl+C for copy, Ctrl+V for paste.
Q: How do I know what commands are available?
A: Open Per-Key Customization, select any key, and browse the full list in the command palette.
