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Tabbed Convo by kurtcobainuk on 09-27-2005 at 11:28 AM
Is there a shortcut for me to go from convo to convo? I don't like using my mouse.
Only alt tab doesn't work.
RE: Tabbed Convo by linx05 on 09-27-2005 at 11:31 AM
Taken from the change log:
- You can browse your tabbed chats with two sets of keys: Ctrl+PageUp / Ctrl+PageDown and Ctrl+Tab / Ctrl+Shift+Tab. The later can be disabled with the AllowGroupCtrlTab registry setting if you want to keep Ctrl+Tab to insert tab characters in your messages.
- You can use Ctrl+Alt+Tab to go to the next flashing chat or to restore the original chat window when no more flashing windows are present. This shortcut is very useful when talking to a lot of people.
- Left clicking on a chat button puts the chat on front, middle clicking on a chat closes it and right clicking displays a context menu with several options. Ctrl+Left Click detaches a chat from a group.
RE: Tabbed Convo by roc on 09-27-2005 at 01:29 PM
"Ctrl+Tab and Ctrl+Shift+Tab" is usually shortcut for switching but I think the shortcut "F3 & F4" in last beta version is much more conveniently 
RE: Tabbed Convo by CookieRevised on 09-27-2005 at 02:42 PM
quote:it is also totally not a standard shortcut. While you might find it convenient, millions of people are use to CTRL+(SHIFT)+TAB and CTRL+PGUP/DN as it is that what is used in tabbed browsing and thruout Windows itself in tabbed controls.
Originally posted by roc
"Ctrl+Tab and Ctrl+Shift+Tab" is usually shortcut for switching but I think the shortcut "F3 & F4" in last beta version is much more conveniently
RE: Tabbed Convo by Knad on 09-27-2005 at 02:55 PM
i agree with roc....F3 and F4 where easier......maybe add an option to swap? or a plugin?
RE: Tabbed Convo by CookieRevised on 09-27-2005 at 04:03 PM
F3 is usually associated for searching... It's not a good idea to break existing or standard used shortcuts in Windows.
Anyways, yes, maybe it is a good idea for a futur release that a registry tweak is included where you can set your preferred shortcuts. But if and when it is added, be very carefull in assigning anything. Many shortcuts are already been used thruout windows and are standard in many applications (like the CTRL+TAB, CTRL+PGDN for tabbed browsing); it is best that you learn (or don't forget about) to use the standard shortcuts so you don't get into bad habbits (eg: F3/F4 wont work in your browser when you want to switch tabs there) 