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EnglishCan I customize shortcuts and the trigger key in CheatKeys?
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Yes. CheatKeys lets you change both the shortcuts it shows and the way you summon them. You can add or edit shortcuts for any app (supported or not), change the trigger key and how long you hold it, and set a global hotkey to toggle the window instead of holding a key. Themes (System Default, Light, Dark) are also selectable. These options are described on the CheatKeys site; the download is labeled v1.1.29 beta, so expect beta behavior.
What you can customize
| What | What you can change | Where it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Shortcut list | Add your own shortcuts, or change existing ones for a supported app | Any application, including ones CheatKeys doesn't officially support |
| Trigger key | Use CTRL or another key of your choice | Holding the key shows shortcuts for the current app; releasing hides them |
| Hold duration | How long you hold the trigger before the list appears | Same hold-to-show behavior |
| Global hotkey | A toggle hotkey to show/hide the CheatKeys window | Works alongside or instead of holding a key |
| Theme | System Default, Light, or Dark | The CheatKeys window |
Pre-loaded shortcuts for popular apps (Slack, Evernote, Visual Studio Code, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and others) are ready out of the box, so customization is mainly for apps or key combinations the defaults don't cover.
How to set it up
- Download and install CheatKeys (the site lists v1.1.29 beta). Automatic updates notify you in-app and apply with a click.
- Open the app's preferences to set the trigger key and hold duration. The default behavior is holding CTRL a bit longer than usual.
- If you prefer a toggle, assign a global hotkey in preferences for showing and hiding the window.
- To customize shortcuts, open the shortcut list for the target app and add or edit entries. This works even for apps that aren't officially supported.
- If an app you use isn't supported, use the in-app request option to ask for it in a future release.
Expected result: holding your chosen key (or pressing your global hotkey) shows the shortcut list for whatever app is in focus, and releasing the key hides it.
Things to watch for
- Beta status: the current download is a beta, so test your custom trigger and hotkey against your daily apps before relying on them.
- Trigger conflicts: if your chosen hold key is heavily used in an app (CTRL is common), a longer hold duration reduces accidental pop-ups. A global hotkey toggle avoids the issue entirely.
- Custom lists need maintenance: shortcuts you add yourself won't update when the app changes its own key bindings, so revisit them after major app updates.
- Pricing: the site links to a Purchase page, so check current terms there rather than assuming the tool is free.
If your goal is simply to look up shortcuts you keep forgetting, the pre-loaded lists plus a slightly longer CTRL hold may be enough. Customization matters most when you use niche apps, remap keys, or want a toggle instead of a hold.