Hot keys differ from standard keyboard shortcuts in two ways:
- You can modify the definition of these keys.
- You do not need to have input focus on the Blackboard Collaborate window to use them. They are available system-wide.
The default hot keys are listed in the following table.
| Function | Windows Keys | Mac OS X Keys |
|---|---|---|
| Press or release the Talk button | Ctrl+F2 | Control+F2 |
| Take back control of application sharing | Ctrl+Space | Control+Space |
| Stop application sharing | Ctrl+Shift+S | Control+Shift+S |
| Start or stop video transmission | Ctrl+F3 | Control+F3 |
You can redefine the default hot keys in the Preferences window in the General preferences section.
Windows: The hot key is restricted to one character. You may include one or more modifier keys in Windows:
- Shift
- Control
- ALT
Mac OS X: The hot key must include at least one modifier key in the keystroke:
- Shift
- Control
- Option
- Command
If you change the default definition of a hot key, be sure not to change the definition to that of a hot key used by another application. Also, avoid key combinations that conflict with standard keyboard shortcut operations.
