> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.vervecopilot.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Keyboard shortcuts

> Master keyboard shortcuts for Verve AI desktop interview copilot including stealth mode, screen capture, and window controls.

## Overview

Master these keyboard shortcuts for seamless control during interviews. Shortcuts are organized into Interview Copilot features (available on all platforms) and Desktop App exclusive features.

<Tip>
  To view all keyboard shortcuts during a session, click the **settings gear icon** and select **"Keyboard Shortcuts"**.
</Tip>

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## Shortcut Override

If a default shortcut conflicts with another app or your workflow, you can override it from **Settings** -> **Shortcuts**.

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<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Shortcuts settings">
    Click the **settings gear icon** during a session, then open **Shortcuts**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select the shortcut to change">
    Click the current shortcut you want to override.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Press a new key combination">
    Enter the new shortcut on your keyboard. Press <kbd>Esc</kbd> if you want to cancel.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save or reset">
    Click **Save** to apply the new shortcut. Use the reset icon or **Reset all overrides** if you want to go back to defaults.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Interview Copilot

Control copilot behavior and navigate between tabs efficiently during interviews.

| Hotkey (Mac / Windows)                                                 | Action                   | Description                                        |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------- |
| <kbd>Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>Enter</kbd> / <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>Enter</kbd> | Manual response          | Trigger manual response in Manual Mode             |
| <kbd>Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>M</kbd> / <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>M</kbd>         | Toggle auto/manual mode  | Switch between automatic and manual response modes |
| <kbd>Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>;</kbd> / <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>;</kbd>         | Toggle prompter mode     | Show/hide prompter overlay for reading responses   |
| <kbd>Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>/</kbd> / <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>/</kbd>         | Split/merge view         | Toggle between split and merged view layouts       |
| <kbd>Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>K</kbd> / <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>K</kbd>         | Show keyboard shortcuts  | Display keyboard shortcuts reference               |
| <kbd>Tab</kbd>                                                         | Next tab                 | Navigate to next tab                               |
| <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>Tab</kbd>                                      | Previous tab             | Navigate to previous tab                           |
| <kbd>Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>↑</kbd> / <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>↑</kbd>         | Increase response length | Make responses longer and more detailed            |
| <kbd>Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>↓</kbd> / <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>↓</kbd>         | Decrease response length | Make responses shorter and more concise            |

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## Desktop App Only

The following shortcuts are exclusive to the [Desktop App](/features/desktop-app) and require desktop installation.

### Window Management

Control window visibility and behavior without touching your mouse.

| Hotkey (Mac / Windows)                                                                               | Action                   | Description                                                                                              |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| <kbd>Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>T</kbd> / <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>T</kbd> | Toggle window visibility | Alternative hide/show command                                                                            |
| <kbd>Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>D</kbd> / <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>D</kbd> | Hide from Dock/Taskbar   | Remove app icon from Dock (Mac) or Taskbar (Windows). [Learn more](/guides/hide-app-from-dock)           |
| <kbd>Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>P</kbd> / <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>P</kbd> | Click-through mode       | Make window non-interactive to click through to apps behind it. [Learn more](/guides/click-through-mode) |
| <kbd>Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>Q</kbd> / <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>Q</kbd>                                       | Quit application         | Close the Desktop App                                                                                    |

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### Window Movement

Quickly reposition the copilot window using arrow keys.

| Hotkey (Mac / Windows)                                         | Action            | Description                     |
| -------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------- | ------------------------------- |
| <kbd>Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>←</kbd> / <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>←</kbd> | Move window left  | Reposition window to left side  |
| <kbd>Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>→</kbd> / <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>→</kbd> | Move window right | Reposition window to right side |
| <kbd>Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>↑</kbd> / <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>↑</kbd> | Move window up    | Reposition window upward        |
| <kbd>Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>↓</kbd> / <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>↓</kbd> | Move window down  | Reposition window downward      |

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### Zoom & View

Adjust text and content size for better readability.

| Hotkey (Mac / Windows)                                         | Action     | Description                    |
| -------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------- | ------------------------------ |
| <kbd>Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>+</kbd> / <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>+</kbd> | Zoom in    | Increase text and content size |
| <kbd>Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>-</kbd> / <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>-</kbd> | Zoom out   | Decrease text and content size |
| <kbd>Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>0</kbd> / <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>0</kbd> | Reset zoom | Return to 100% zoom level      |

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### Screen Capture

Instantly capture anything from your screen and send it directly to Chatbot for immediate support. Works with all copilot domains.

| Hotkey (Mac / Windows)                                                                               | Action               | Description                     |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- | ------------------------------- |
| <kbd>Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>S</kbd> / <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>S</kbd> | Start screen capture | Drag to select area to capture  |
| <kbd>Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>C</kbd> / <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>C</kbd> | Full screen capture  | Capture entire screen instantly |

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### Navigation

General navigation shortcuts for the Desktop App interface.

| Hotkey (Mac / Windows)                                               | Action              | Description                    |
| -------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- | ------------------------------ |
| <kbd>Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>R</kbd> / <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>R</kbd>       | Reload current page | Refresh the current view       |
| <kbd>Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>Home</kbd> / <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>Home</kbd> | Navigate to home    | Return to home page            |
| <kbd>F1</kbd>                                                        | Show hotkey guide   | Display this reference guide   |
| <kbd>Esc</kbd>                                                       | Close guide/modal   | Dismiss open dialogs or guides |
