Key Sequences

Key Sequences are a powerful new feature. A Key Sequence can be any sequence of key presses, e.g. a typed word or a sequence of modifier keys and keys.

In contrast to keyboard shortcuts, Key Sequences will not block the keys from reaching the app - instead you can choose to delete/undo the typing after a specific sequence has triggered an action.

A good way to use Key Sequences is in combination with the Insert/Type/Paste Custom Text action. By doing this you can use them to expand text snippets.

For example:

• Key Sequences allow you to trigger any BTT actions by typing words
• Key Sequences allow you to trigger actions by only pressing modifier keys
• Key Sequences allow you to trigger actions by pressing one or more keys multiple times in sequence
• You can use Key Sequences to expand typed text by combining them with the "Paste Custom Text" predefined action
• Key Sequences do not block the input events generated by the pressed characters. However you can make them delete any typed text directly after triggering the action.

Only modifier key:

You can record separate key sequences for key down / key up events in case you want to e.g. start some action when pressing a modifier key and stop the action when releasing it:

You might need to use advanced trigger conditions based on the currently_pressed_keyboard_keys variable to further customize the behavior (e.g. only trigger if no other key is pressed)