Choose filter using keyboard

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Sandbox
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Choose filter using keyboard

Post by Sandbox »

I have 'Everything' set up so that when it opens, I can immediately start typing in the search bar, with 'Document' being the
default filter.Sometimes I want a different filter I.E. 'Video'. Once I've typed my search query, is there a quick way
of selecting a new filter via the keyboard rather than having to use the mouse to click an option? I have the filter selection box next to the search box(see attachment) so ideally I would like to type my search query, then Tab to the filter box.
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void
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Re: Choose filter using keyboard

Post by void »

To enable the filter bar as a tab stop:
  • In Everything, type in the following search and press ENTER:
    /filters_tab_stop=1
To set a custom keyboard shortcut for a filter:
  • In Everything, from the Search menu, click Organize filters....
  • Select a filter and click Edit.
  • Click to the right of Keyboard shortcut and press a new keyboard shortcut.
  • Click OK.
  • Click OK.
Sandbox
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Re: Choose filter using keyboard

Post by Sandbox »

Wow - both answers what I've been looking for, just got to decide which option to go with :) . Thank you