Meta Post - Hotkeys

[ViaAhmed]

Use case or problem

Please allow users to set Function keys, INS
key and such other keys as hotkeys without Modifiers.

This request is 100% justified.

Reasons in support:

• Mono keys are better than Combi keys. Users with physical inaccessibility will appreciate it.
• Function keys are language/Keyboard layout agnostic (=indifferent). Users who switch between RTL LTR and who use non-english keyboard, will appreciate it.
• Function keys are snappy and take less time.
• expecting some more from visitors

Proposed solution

I invite users to share what they would like to have as defaults to Funtion Keys.

My preferred settings.

These are settings and features I prefer. Some might require new Request.

• F1 : for Syntax Help (via drop down menu) in active cursor state in Editor Mode, and Help vault in any other case.
• F2: for file rename (as earlier).
• F3: for switching between Editing and Previewing Mode.
• F4: for opening graph.
• Long Press F4: for opening local graph.
• F5: to open Settings.
• F6: Open File Tree Navigator i.e. Panes on the Left-Hand Side.
• Long Press F6: to open Starred Notes.
• F7: to Search+Replace in current focused Note. [My idea is Search+Replace will suffice for just Search.]
• Long Press F7: Search+Replace Globally across vault.
• F8: To open Quick Switcher.
• F9: To open Command Palette.
• F10: To open Panes on the Right-Hand Side.
• F11: To Start Presentation.

Current workaround

Unable to set a hotkey to F1

I use following workaround to create hotkeys without modifier keys. I used similar procedure to set one-key hotkeys in TheBrain previously. It requires manually editing “config” file so be careful . I have the config file located in “MyObsidianVaultFolder/.obsidian”. Locate “config” file and make a backup copy for safety in case of editing error. In Obsidian in hotkey settings, set e.g. “Ctrl+F1” to “Open quick switcher” command. This will create following record in “config” file: (Edit 2…

References.

Here are some topics which others created in to support the arguments I mentioned above.

International keyboard layout hotkeys not working

Some hotkeys are not working when keyboard is in an alternative language layout. Examples that DO work are: Ctrl+I, Ctrl+B Examples that do NOT work are below Steps to reproduce Switch to Russian layout Try using any of the following hotkeys: Ctrl+N to create a new note Alt+Enter works only with left Alt, but not with right (very strange) Ctrl+Shift+F Ctrl+F Ctrl+H Ctrl+, Ctrl+W Expected result Pressing the same buttons on a keyboard for hotkeys should call a hotkey assigned function…

Hotkeys with Dvorak keyset

I use Dvorak key set and I’m having difficulty with copy, cut, paste and other hotkeys. I use a keyset that makes the OS and most programs read the keyboard in a way where the physical keys used for these commands are the same as Qwerty - but Obsidian does not. To make sure I’m communicating well, I press my Copy (ctrl-k). Most places is Windows will consider this as Ctrl+c. Obsidian sees it as Ctrl+k. I’m happy to share the keyboard file, as it isn’t a default windows keyset. (The default Dvor…

Edit filename with hotkey or other keyboard-only navigation

I haven’t found a way to select the document filename without using the mouse. Clear and accurate filenames are important and for that reason there should not be any friction in renaming files. I would like to have a hotkey to do this or be able to press up when the cursor is at the top row to move the cursor to the filename line.

I request @moderators , please not to flag it as duplicate, as I am putting in effort to make it a Meta Post.