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Set a custom shortcut to switch between browse and comment mode
Set a custom shortcut to switch between browse and comment mode
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With the Filestage browser extension, you can switch between comment and browse modes on reviewed websites and interactive HTML using keyboard shortcuts. The default shortcut is Alt + C, but it may not work properly if the combination is already in use by other extensions or apps. To avoid this, you can customize the keyboard shortcuts as needed.


Instructions for Google Chrome:

  1. Open Google Chrome and type chrome://extensions in the address bar, and press Enter.

  2. Click on the main menu button in the top left corner.


  3. Select Keyboard Shortcuts from the menu.

  4. Search for the Filestage extension entry.

  5. Update the Switch between comment and browse mode entry to a custom keyboard shortcut.


Instructions for Mozilla Firefox:

  1. Open Mozilla Firefox and type about:addons in the address bar, and press Enter.

  2. Click on the Settings icon on the top right and select Manage Extension Shortcuts.

  3. Search for the Filestage extension entry.

  4. Type the preferred shortcut for the Switch between comment and browse mode entry.


Instructions for Microsoft Edge:

  1. Open Microsoft Edge and type edge://extensions in the address bar and press Enter.

  2. Click on Keyboard Shortcuts from the left side panel.


  3. Search for the Filestage extension entry.

  4. Update the Switch between comment and browse mode entry to a custom keyboard shortcut.

💡 What's next? After customizing the shortcut, see which other shortcuts are available.


If you have any questions or comments, feel free to start a chat or email us at support@filestage.io. We’re always happy to help.

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