> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://pixelbot-docs.gitbook.io/pixelbot/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://pixelbot-docs.gitbook.io/pixelbot/configuration/hotkeys.md).

# 4. Hotkeys

Keyboard shortcuts that work from anywhere, even when the bot window isn't focused. Configure them in **Settings → Hotkeys**.

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## Default shortcuts

| Action                           | Default     | What it does                                                          |
| -------------------------------- | ----------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Start / Stop Bot**             | `F10`       | Turns the bot on or off.                                              |
| **Pause / Resume Bot**           | `F9`        | Pauses the bot for a moment without losing your place.                |
| **Toggle Overlay**               | *(not set)* | Shows or hides the floating info overlay. Optional.                   |
| **Start / Stop Combat (Combo)**  | `F6`        | Runs your combat rotation without moving. Useful for manual grinding. |
| **Infinite Mode Toggle (Combo)** | `F8`        | Makes the combat rotation loop forever until you stop it.             |

> ⚠️ Pick keys that the game doesn't use. The function keys `F6`–`F10` are usually safe.

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## How to change a shortcut

1. Open **Settings → Hotkeys**.
2. Click the box next to the action you want to change.
3. Press the key combination you want.
4. Click **Save**.

You can use modifiers like **Ctrl**, **Shift**, **Alt** and the Windows key.

### Tips

* If a shortcut doesn't seem to work, another program may already be using it. Try a different combination.
* To **remove** the overlay shortcut, clear the box and save.
* Don't pick a single letter — it'll fire every time you type that letter anywhere.

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## Overlay behavior

Below the shortcuts, two toggles let you control the overlay automatically:

| Toggle                                | What it does                           |
| ------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| **Auto-show overlay when bot starts** | Overlay appears when the bot starts.   |
| **Auto-hide overlay when bot stops**  | Overlay disappears when the bot stops. |

Leave both on for a hands-off experience.

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## Troubleshooting

| Problem                      | What to do                                                                                      |
| ---------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Shortcut doesn't do anything | Another program may have grabbed it (Discord, GeForce Experience, etc.). Try a different combo. |
| Only works inside the app    | Close the app that's grabbing the key, then re-save the shortcut.                               |
| Pause releases movement keys | This is on purpose, for safety. It'll press them again when you resume.                         |

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