How to Enable and Use Keyboard Shortcuts in Helperbird

Learn how to enable keyboard shortcuts in Helperbird for faster access to your favorite features. View all available shortcut combinations and boost your productivity.

What are Keyboard Shortcuts?

Keyboard shortcuts let you quickly activate Helperbird features by pressing key combinations instead of opening the menu and clicking. For example, you could press a few keys to instantly start text-to-speech or turn on Reading Mode.

Shortcuts are disabled by default because some websites have their own keyboard shortcuts that might conflict with Helperbird's.


Who is This For?

This feature is helpful for:

  • People who want faster access to features
  • Anyone who prefers using the keyboard over the mouse
  • Power users who use Helperbird features frequently
  • People with motor difficulties who find keyboard navigation easier
  • Anyone who wants to be more efficient

Step 1: Open Helperbird

Click the Helperbird icon in your browser toolbar. It looks like a small owl and is usually in the top-right corner of your browser.

This will open the Helperbird menu.


Step 2: Open the Options Menu

Click the gear icon in the top-left corner of the Helperbird menu.

This will open the Options panel with various settings and options.


Step 3: Enable Shortcuts

In the Options panel, look for Shortcuts with a toggle switch next to it.

Click the toggle switch to turn it on. The toggle will turn green when it is enabled.

You can now use keyboard combinations to quickly access Helperbird features.


Step 4: View All Shortcuts

To see all available keyboard shortcuts, click on Shortcuts in the Options panel.

A Keyboard shortcuts panel will appear showing all available shortcuts. Each shortcut shows the feature name and its key combination.

Common shortcuts include:

  • Turning Helperbird on/off
  • Activating Word Prediction
  • Opening Reading Mode
  • Starting Text to Speech

Tip: The shortcuts use the Command key (⌘) on Mac or Control key (Ctrl) on Windows. Start by learning a few shortcuts for features you use most often.


Video Tutorial


Need Additional Help?

If you have any questions or run into any issues, please contact the Helperbird support team. You can reach us at Helperbird support. We are happy to help you get the most out of Helperbird.

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