# Your first minute with Ouros

Tap **Right Option** on its own to open Ouros. In the small bar, tap it again to switch modes. **Escape** takes you back to your work.

Every mode has its own job, and all of them follow one idea: "temporary window panes with full peace of mind that your work is safe."

## The six modes

1. **File Finder:** type what you remember and the file appears as you type.
2. **Command Line:** type or dictate a command and it runs in the terminal. Your terminal sessions stay open on your Mac.
3. **Browser Search:** look something up without leaving your work. Paper Mode, powered by Zilch, shows pages as clean, readable text.
4. **Personal Assistant:** ask for help without switching apps.
5. **Song Selector:** play music and switch tracks right in the bar.
6. **Notes:** write it down before it is gone. Notes are Markdown, and you choose when to save.

## 1. Open the bar

Tap and release **Right Option** on its own.

If the bar does not appear, make sure Ouros is running. Then open **System Settings → Privacy & Security → Input Monitoring** and check that Ouros is allowed.

## 2. Find an app

With Files selected, type `Safari` into the bar.

You do not need the exact name. Type whatever you remember and use ↑ and ↓ to pick the one you want. A few letters are usually enough.

## 3. Open it or edit it

Press **Return** to open the selected app or file. On a file you can edit, press Return to expand it and edit it right there.

Press **Escape** any time to get back to what you were doing.

## Treat Ouros ⌥ like a game controller

1. You get better with practice.
2. The keys are easy to remember.
3. Change them to suit you in Settings, under Keyboard.

## Next steps

- [Use your keyboard as a controller](/docs/getting-started/keyboard-as-controller)
- [Take notes when you cannot slow down](/docs/getting-started/fast-notes)
- [Run your first terminal command](/docs/terminals-and-files/first-command)
- [Find and continue notes](/docs/everyday-use/find-and-continue-a-note)