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Hotkey in MS Excel
Hi, my Hotkey ; doesn't work in MS Excel. I've been living with it, but half of my work is in Excel.  It just types the semi colon ;   I've searched "excel" through the KB and didn't find anything on it.   I have MS Office 36...
Created 3 years ago by stfuqua in Questions

Keybreeze won't open
All of a suden, Keybreeze won't open. Icon is there. Pops up when the Windows key is pressed, but does nothing. Also I can't find my license key....
Created 3 years ago by John Criminger in Questions

THANK YOU, ANDREW LANGFORD, for this excellent product
This board seems to have no area for general remarks, so I'm posting here hoping this location gets the most exposure, hoping others may chime in with their experiences. I'm a user since PC-COM days and, like most everyone who uses this software, a ...
Created 3 years ago by bclemence in Questions

Cannot find my keywords.ini
I've been using keybreeze probably for over 10 years, I love it, and I have been building my keywords. Last time when I moved computers, I was able to just replace all paths easily by editing my file, but I can't seem to find the file now. I know it'...
Created 3 years ago by hydex in Questions

What's new in version 5.6.0
Keybreeze Desktop 5.6.0 was released on May 31st and includes a vast amount of enhancements, bug fixes, and new features. One of these is a clipboard monitor, also referred to as a clipboard manager. When enabled, this will automatically keep track o...
Created 3 years ago by Andrew Langford in Knowledgebase

Adding OneNote for Windows 10
For the life of me I cannot figure out how to get OneNote to show up to be launched by keybreeze. It isn't indexed normally. I tried creating a shortcut of the application, putting it in a folder in the documents folder and going through the Add comm...
Created 3 years ago by a_ober in Questions

Macro Continuous Loop
Hello, I am a new user trying to create a continuous macro loop. I did not see an option to loop your macro. Is this an option? Can you define how many times the macro loops? Thanks in advance for any info. ...
Created 3 years ago by cditomaso in Questions

Unable to rectivate license after Resetting machine
Hi Andrew,Hope everything is OK where you are!! Have just had to Reset one of my machines (BrunoDoring- Home PC DESKTOP-T0I0LAF 2019-02-21 08:14:03) but can't work out how to reactivate after reinstalling it.    Help!! Anyways...
Created 4 years ago by Bruno Doring in Questions

Keybreeze work with Remote Desktop?
Hi, I am not able to call up KB with the Hotkey working remotely. Is there a work around for this? KB is installed on a Win10 and works fine. I am connecting to that computer with MS Remote Desktop web client. Thanks, Steve  ...
Created 4 years ago by stfuqua in Questions

Chain keybreeze commands or create pnemonic text for keybreeze command
Hi, I want to launch Total Commander from Key Breeze by easily adding folder shortcuts to the KeyBreeze Command.  I have a bash file that launches it and passes in the directory.  What I would like to do is Right click a folder eg; c:\t...
Modified 4 years ago by jayjay in Questions

Hotkey starts KB but loses focus
Hi, I'm a long time user (2012), but took the past 2 years off with a new computer.  I have Win10 now and when I press the semi colon ";" to start KB it pops up the input command window, but instantly loses focus and doesn't accept input.  ...
Created 4 years ago by stfuqua in Questions

Can't install Keybreeze Macro Recorder
When trying to install Keybreeze Macro Recorder I get the following message: at KeybreezeMacroEditor.frmMain..ctor(String temp_parameters) at KeybreezeMacroEditor.Program.Main(String[] args) Any idea what's wrong?  ...
Created 4 years ago by PBradac in Bugs

Outlook Email Address Converter
When copying email addresses from Outlook, the copied text has a format similar to this: "John Doe" <John.Doe@company.com>; "Steve Smith" <Steve.Smith@company.com> This email address format is not recognized in many applications. When p...
Created 4 years ago by Andrew Langford in Extensions

Jim Ward
Can I add a Windows App to Keybreeze?...
Created 4 years ago by Jim Ward in Questions

Open Keybreeze
I upgraded KB, but after I activated it, and then as per your instructions, attempted to close and reopen it, I couldn't. The program closed, but now it will not reopen. The app icon is still in the app list under the start button, but when I click i...
Created 4 years ago by Jim Ward in Questions

Transaction ID: 8W340232UU8216349
I have purchased KB, but when I try to conclude the process, your site tells me I have not purchased the program. Following is my PayPal receipt. May 6, 2019 Keybreeze LLC -negative $20.00 Payment Paid with VISA&n...
Created 4 years ago by Jim Ward in Questions

Quicktab - Double letter with Outlook/Access
Hey Andrew - The Quicktab feature using   hotkey + first 2 letters + hotkey   works for whatever is in the taskbar except for Microsoft Outlook or Access.  I'm currently using 2010 (at least for the remainder of this year) an...
Modified 5 years ago by ecarr in Bugs

Does KeyBreeze support Environment Variables?
I just started using the sync feature and was going to change some paths to environment variables so that the entries will work on both machines....
Created 5 years ago by cford in Questions

Macro - "type text" doesn't work with repeated letters
If I make a macro that includes a double letter (eg "letter") with the "type text" command, the doubled letter only shows up once.  EG I set up this macro:  <type text="blue green yellow aaa bbbb ccccc"> The result is "orange blue ...
Created 6 years ago by jah in Bugs

JSON Validator and Formatter
This extension provides one of the fastest ways to validate JSON: 1. Copy a JSON string to the clipboard.2. Press the Keybreeze hotkey on your keyboard, type a keyword to launch the JSON Validator, and press Enter.3. Paste the formatted JSON in your...
Created 6 years ago by Andrew Langford in Extensions



  

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I view the tutorial again?

How do I add keywords or configure settings?

  • Press the hotkey and type one of these:
    add, list, options, help, note, export entries, import entries. To edit an entry, click it or press Ctrl + M while you are typing.

Where are my settings stored, or how do I transfer settings to another machine?