The Beginner’s Guide to Setting Up Your First Shortcuts in Assignee

If you’re new to Assignee, welcome! This guide will show you how to go from zero to shortcut hero in under 10 minutes.

Step 1: Identify Your Top 3 Apps

Start with the apps you open multiple times a day—think browser, editor, or messaging app.

Example:

• Safari
• VS Code
• Slack

Step 2: Open Assignee and Create Shortcuts

1. Open Assignee
2. Click “Assignee shortcut...”
3. Choose your app
4. Assign a combo like Control + 1, 2, 3—or even just a single key for ultimate simplicity and speed!

You’ve just created your first app switcher map!

Step 3: Practice, Then Expand

Use the shortcuts for a day before adding more. Once your muscle memory adapts, assign:

• Control + Tab, F for Finder
• Control + Tab, C for Calendar
• Control + Tab, N for Notes

Bonus: Use Local Shortcuts

Try assigning shortcuts that only work inside your dev tools or design apps. Assignee is designed to ensure that your custom shortcuts don’t interfere with the existing shortcuts of the apps you use. This means you can confidently create tailored shortcuts without worrying about overwriting critical app functions. For example, assign a shortcut for toggling layers in your design tool or running a specific script in your code editor—Assignee will respect the app’s native commands while enhancing your workflow.

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Final Tip

Start small, stay consistent. One week of focused shortcut use and your workflow will never be the same.