Keyboard shortcuts (Hotkeys) provide a faster way to interact with Auto Refresh Plus by letting you perform common actions directly from your keyboard. With a simple key combination, you can control refresh tasks without opening the extension interface.
How to Set Keyboard Shortcuts
Follow these steps:
- Open General Settings
- Select Hotkeys
- Enable Assign Hotkeys
- Click the hotkey field next to the action you want to configure
- Press your desired keyboard combination
- Save the shortcut
Once configured, the shortcut will be available whenever you want to trigger that action.
Available Hotkey Actions
Auto Refresh Plus supports keyboard shortcuts for the following actions:
- Start Timer Interval
- Start Random Interval
- Start Timer Mode
- Stop Interval
- Kill Notification Sound
You can assign a different shortcut to each action based on your workflow.
Hotkey Requirements
Each keyboard shortcut must include at least one modifier key:
- Ctrl
- Alt
- Shift
- Command (Mac)
Examples:
Ctrl + Shift + RAlt + SCtrl + Alt + TUsing a modifier key helps prevent conflicts with browser and operating system shortcuts.
Tips for Choosing Hotkeys
To avoid unexpected behavior:
- Use shortcuts that are easy to remember
- Avoid combinations already used by your browser
- Avoid combinations already used by your operating system
- Use different shortcuts for different actions
Well-chosen shortcuts can make it much faster to start, stop, or control refresh tasks.
Important Notes
- Hotkeys are configured from General Settings → Hotkeys
- Shortcuts are saved per device
- Hotkeys remain available between browser sessions
- The Hotkeys feature must be enabled before shortcuts can be assigned
- Invalid or conflicting shortcuts may not work as expected
Summary
The Hotkeys feature in Auto Refresh Plus lets you trigger frequently used actions with keyboard shortcuts. Configure shortcut keys for refresh operations and other extension functions to streamline your workflow.