> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://illegalcord.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Shortcuts

> Use shortcut-focused settings and plugins in Illegalcord.

Illegalcord does not register a single universal **Keybinds** tab in the local settings core. Shortcut behavior is provided by specific settings and plugins.

## Built-in shortcut setting

On supported Windows desktop builds, **Illegalcord Settings > Illegalcord** can show:

| Setting                                          | Purpose                                         |
| ------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------- |
| **Register Ctrl+Q as shortcut to close Discord** | Adds `Ctrl+Q` as an alternative close shortcut. |

This setting requires a restart because it affects desktop integration.

## Shortcut-focused plugins

Search the Plugins tab for the `Shortcuts` tag. Examples in the source tree include plugins that improve quick reply, console access, channel tabs, web keybinds, keyboard navigation, command palettes, and theme switching.

| Plugin area          | What it usually changes                                                 |
| -------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Chat shortcuts       | Replying, editing, mentions, timestamps, and message actions.           |
| Navigation shortcuts | Channel tabs, server search, command palettes, and keyboard navigation. |
| Developer shortcuts  | Console helpers and debugging access.                                   |
| Theme shortcuts      | Quick theme switching in supported desktop builds.                      |

## Configure plugin shortcuts

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Plugins">
    Go to **Illegalcord Settings > Plugins**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Filter by tag">
    Select the `Shortcuts` tag.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open settings">
    Click the cog wheel on a shortcut plugin when it has configurable keybinds.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Restart if required">
    Some shortcut behavior depends on patches or native registration and needs a reload.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  If a shortcut stops working, check whether another plugin or Discord's own keybinds use the same combination.
</Tip>