OverKeys runs in the system tray to provide quick access to its features without cluttering your desktop.
The OverKeys icon appears in the Windows system tray (notification area) after launching the application.
- Single Left-Click: Toggles the visibility of the keyboard
- If the keyboard is visible, clicking will hide it
- If the keyboard is hidden, clicking will show it
Right-clicking the tray icon opens a context menu with the following options:
- Move: Toggles mouse interaction with the keyboard overlay
- Auto Hide: Toggles automatic hiding of the keyboard after a period of inactivity
- Reset Position: Returns the keyboard to its default position at the bottom center of the screen
- Preferences: Opens the preferences window where you can customize OverKeys
- Hide/Show*: Hides or shows the keyboard overlay
- Reload Config: Reloads the configuration file to apply any changes made
- Exit: Closes the OverKeys application
By default, OverKeys comes with the following keyboard shortcuts:
- Ctrl+Alt+Q: Toggles the visibility of the keyboard
- Ctrl+Alt+W: Toggles Auto Hide mode
- Ctrl+Alt+E: Toggles Move mode for repositioning the keyboard
- Ctrl+Alt+R: Opens the Preferences window
- Ctrl+Alt+Up: Increases keyboard opacity
- Ctrl+Alt+Down: Decreases keyboard opacity
These shortcuts can be customized in the Preferences window.