Shortcuts & Gestures

Default Keyboard Shortcuts

Action	Default Shortcut	Description
Summon Ring	Option + Space	Opens OrbitRing centered at your cursor position
Close Ring	Esc	Dismisses the launcher without activating any app
Quick Switch	Option + Tab	Cycles through recently used slots
Open Preferences	Cmd + , (when focused)	Opens the OrbitRing Settings window

Trackpad & Mouse Gestures

You can trigger OrbitRing using various input methods:

Trackpad Gestures

• Three-Finger Tap: Instantly brings up the ring right under your finger.
• Corner Tap: Configure any screen corner as an activation zone.

Mouse Gestures

• Middle Click: Click the scroll wheel to toggle the menu.
• Side Button: Map Mouse Button 4 or 5 for one-click access.

Muscle Memory Tips

OrbitRing positions your apps in fixed angular coordinates (e.g. 12 o’clock, 3 o’clock, 6 o’clock). Once your fingers learn the flick direction:

1. Press hotkey / trigger gesture.
2. Flick toward the target app.
3. Release. Launch time drops to under 0.3s!