Using Shortcut Keys

Polarity Enterprise users can make use of system wide shortcut keys that make it easier to apply annotations, run an on-demand search of their clipboard contents or toggle highlight mode on/off.

The shortcut key bindings are slightly different depending on the OS that you're using.

You can also read more about configuring the shortcut keys here.

Annotation Shortcut

Windows & Linux

On Windows and Linux, you can highlight text and then quickly open the Annotate window with the shortcut key: CTRL + double tap "C"

macOS

On macOS, you can highlight text and then quickly open the Annotate window with the shortcut key: Command + double tap "C"

macOS users may need to enable accessibility settings for Polarity to enable shortcut keys.

On-Demand Only Shortcut

Windows & Linux

On Windows and Linux, you can highlight text and then quickly open the Annotate window with the shortcut key: CTRL + C (Hold 2 seconds)

macOS

On macOS, you can highlight text and then quickly open the Annotate window with the shortcut key: Command + C (hold 2 seconds)

macOS users may need to enable accessibility settings for Polarity to enable shortcut keys.

Highlight Mode Shortcut

Windows & Linux

On Windows and Linux, you can toggle the Highlight using the the shortcut key: CTRL + SHIFT + ?

macOS

On macOS, you can toggle the Highlight using the the shortcut key: Command + SHIFT + ?

macOS users may need to enable accessibility settings for Polarity to enable shortcut keys.

Focus Mode

Windows & Linux

On Windows and Linux, you can toggle focus mode by using the the shortcut key: CTRL + ALT + A

macOS

On macOS you can toggle focus mode by using the the shortcut key: Command + ALT + A