Trigger Key Settings

Default Trigger Keys

Changing the Trigger Key

1. Open Typeoff Settings → Recording
2. Click Recording Shortcut
3. Press the key or combination you want to use
4. The new shortcut takes effect immediately

Supported Keys

Single Modifier Keys

You can use any of these modifier keys alone as your trigger:

Function Keys

Any function key from F1 through F19 can be used as a standalone trigger.

Other Standalone Keys

• Bracket keys: [, ]
• Minus, Equal, Backslash
• Insert, Scroll Lock (Windows only)

Key Combinations

Combine a modifier with another key for a custom shortcut:

Two-key combos — modifier + key:

• Format: Modifier+Key (e.g., Cmd+J, Option+K, Ctrl+F5)
• Supported modifiers: Cmd, Option/Alt, Ctrl, Shift, Fn
• Supported keys: Any letter (A–Z) or function key (F1–F19)

Three-key combos — two modifiers + key, or modifier + two letters:

• Modifier+Modifier+Key (e.g., Ctrl+Shift+A, Cmd+Shift+F5)
• Modifier+Letter+Letter (e.g., Cmd+A+B, Ctrl+X+Y)

Mouse Buttons (Windows only)

On Windows, you can also trigger recording with mouse buttons:

• Middle button — mouse scroll wheel click
• Button 4 — back button (side button)
• Button 5 — forward button (side button)

Translation Shortcut

In addition to the recording shortcut, Typeoff has a separate translation shortcut for on-demand translation. By default it's Cmd+J (macOS) or Alt+J (Windows). You can customize it in Settings → Recording → Translation Shortcut.

The translation shortcut cannot be the same as the recording shortcut — Typeoff will warn you if there's a conflict.

For more details, see Language Settings → Translation Shortcut.

Tips

• Choose a key you don't use frequently in your daily apps
• Fn (macOS) and Right Ctrl (Windows) are recommended because they're rarely used by other software
• If your shortcut conflicts with another app, Typeoff will still capture it — but you may want to choose a different key to avoid disruptions
• Key combinations (like Ctrl+Shift+T) reduce the chance of accidental triggers