How to Enable and Use Keyboard Shortcuts in Helperbird
Learn about Helperbird keyboard shortcuts. Speed up your accessibility workflow with quick keys Support accessibility for everyone.
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.
Important: On Mac, shortcuts use Option (⌥) + key. On Windows and Linux, shortcuts use Alt + Shift + key.
All Keyboard Shortcuts
Here is the complete list of every keyboard shortcut available in Helperbird.
| Feature | Mac | Windows / Linux |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Turn Helperbird On/Off | Option + . | Alt + Shift + . |
| Notes & Annotations | ||
| Create a Sticky Note | Option + S | Alt + Shift + S |
| Reading | ||
| Reader Mode | Option + R | Alt + Shift + R |
| Immersive Reader | Option + I | Alt + Shift + I |
| Auto Scroll | Option + A | Alt + Shift + A |
| Colors & Tints | ||
| Overlay Tint | Option + O | Alt + Shift + O |
| Text Color | Option + T | Alt + Shift + T |
| Link Color | Option + L | Alt + Shift + L |
| Background Color | Option + B | Alt + Shift + B |
| Paragraph Background | Option + G | Alt + Shift + G |
| Text & Paragraphs | ||
| Paragraph Width | Option + X | Alt + Shift + X |
| Paragraph Columns | Option + Y | Alt + Shift + Y |
| Highlight Paragraphs | Option + Z | Alt + Shift + Z |
| Word Spacing | Option + F | Alt + Shift + F |
| Font Size | Option + U | Alt + Shift + U |
| Text Alignment | Option + J | Alt + Shift + J |
| Line Height | Option + K | Alt + Shift + K |
| Letter Spacing | Option + Q | Alt + Shift + Q |
| Custom Font | Option + N | Alt + Shift + N |
| Text Stroke (Emphasize) | Option + 5 | Alt + Shift + 5 |
| Images & Visuals | ||
| Magnifier (Zoom) | Option + 1 | Alt + Shift + 1 |
| Tooltip Descriptions | Option + 2 | Alt + Shift + 2 |
| Hide Images | Option + 3 | Alt + Shift + 3 |
| Hide GIFs | Option + 4 | Alt + Shift + 4 |
| Saturation Control | Option + 6 | Alt + Shift + 6 |
| Accessibility | ||
| High Contrast Mode | Option + 7 | Alt + Shift + 7 |
| Dark Reader | Option + D | Alt + Shift + D |
| Emphasize Links | Option + 8 | Alt + Shift + 8 |
| Cursor Size | Option + 9 | Alt + Shift + 9 |
| Spell Check | Option + 0 | Alt + Shift + 0 |
| Reduce Motion | Option + M | Alt + Shift + M |
| Dyslexia Ruler | Option + D | Alt + Shift + D |
| Tools | ||
| Extract Text | Option + E | Alt + Shift + E |
| Translate | Option + C | Alt + Shift + C |
| Screenshot | Option + V | Alt + Shift + V |
Tip: Start by learning a few shortcuts for the features you use most often. You can always view this list inside Helperbird by clicking Shortcuts in the Options panel.
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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.
