# Use your keyboard as a controller

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

## Global navigation

- **Right Option (solo tap)**: Opens Ouros. In the compact bar, another solo tap switches to the next of the 6 modes.
- **Escape**: Returns to what you were doing.
- **Right Command (solo tap)**: Starts or stops voice input / dictation.
- **Command K (⌘K)**: Opens the action palette in Notes and other screens.

## The 6 core modes

- **1. File Finder**: Find apps and files as you type.
- **2. Command Line**: Local shell session that stays open when you hide and show the bar.
- **3. Browser Search**: Preview a web page, with Paper Mode (powered by Zilch) for clean, readable text.
- **4. Personal Assistant**: Ask for help without switching apps.
- **5. Song Selector**: Play music and switch tracks in the bar.
- **6. Notes**: A Markdown notepad that saves to files on your Mac.

## Safe by design

> **"temporary window panes with full peace of mind that your work is safe."**