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How Assignee Avoids Shortcut Conflicts (Even in Chrome)
Alex Morgan
Productivity expert and software developer. Alex has been optimizing workflows for over a decade.
6 min read
If you've ever created a global shortcut like ⌘ + S and watched it break your ability to save in Chrome—you’ve felt the pain of shortcut conflicts.
Why It Happens
Most tools use global shortcuts, which override app-specific ones.
- ⌘ + T might clash with browser tabs
- ⌘ + S could block "Save"
- ⌘ + P might conflict with print or file search
Assignee’s Approach: Local Shortcuts
In Assignee:
- Press Ctrl + Tab
- Then use any key—even system-wide ones like ⌘ + S
- Your shortcut only runs after activation, avoiding interference
This means you can:
- Use ⌘ + P to jump to Preview
- Use ⌘ + N to open Notion
- Still retain all app-native shortcuts
Final Thoughts
Don’t let shortcut collisions slow you down. With Assignee’s local-first system, you get flexibility and reliability—without compromise.