Custom Keybindings

Custom Keybindings

aInspired lets you customize what happens when you long-press keys, giving you quick access to custom actions and shortcuts.

How Keybindings Work

Each key on the keyboard has multiple stages when you hold it:

1. Tap -- Types the primary character (e.g., "a").
2. Short hold (~500ms) -- Shows the secondary character or accent popup.
3. Medium hold (~900ms) -- Opens the gesture wheel with quick actions.
4. Long hold (~1.7s) -- Executes your custom keybinding.
5. Extra long hold (~3.3s) -- Opens keybinding configuration for that key.

Setting Up a Custom Keybinding

1. Long-press any key for about 3.3 seconds (until the configuration panel appears).
2. Choose what action the keybinding should perform:

- Insert a text snippet (like an email address, signature, or emoji) - Execute a keyboard action (copy, paste, select all, undo) - Switch to a specific panel (chat, GIFs, memes) - Launch a URL

1. Tap Save.
2. Now, holding that key for ~1.7 seconds will trigger your custom action.

Editing Keybindings

From Settings

1. Open the aInspired app.
2. Go to Settings > Keybindings.
3. You'll see a list of all configured keybindings.
4. Tap any entry to edit or delete it.

From the Keyboard

Long-press any key for ~3.3 seconds to open its keybinding configuration.

Use Cases

• Email address: Bind your email to long-press "E" for quick form filling.
• Common phrases: Bind "On my way!" to long-press "O."
• Code snippets: Bind frequently used code patterns to specific keys.
• Quick navigation: Bind "Select All" to long-press "A" for fast text selection.

Tips

• Start with 2-3 keybindings for your most common text snippets. You can always add more later.
• The gesture wheel (medium hold) gives you quick access to actions without configuring keybindings.
• All timing thresholds can be adjusted in Settings > Keybindings > Timing if the default hold durations don't feel right.

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