BetterStageReference
Keyboard Shortcuts
Complete reference for every keyboard shortcut in BetterStage. Stage shortcuts are hardcoded; navigation and layout shortcuts can be customized in Settings > Shortcuts.
Stage Shortcuts
These shortcuts are non-configurable and always active. Use Opt + a number key to switch stages, or add Shift to send the focused window to that stage.
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Opt+1 | Switch to Stage 1 |
| Opt+2 | Switch to Stage 2 |
| Opt+3 | Switch to Stage 3 |
| Opt+4 | Switch to Stage 4 |
| Opt+5 | Switch to Stage 5 |
| Opt+6 | Switch to Stage 6 |
| Opt+7 | Switch to Stage 7 |
| Opt+8 | Switch to Stage 8 |
| Opt+9 | Switch to Stage 9 |
| Opt+Shift+1 | Send focused window to Stage 1 |
| Opt+Shift+2 | Send focused window to Stage 2 |
| Opt+Shift+3 | Send focused window to Stage 3 |
| Opt+Shift+4 | Send focused window to Stage 4 |
| Opt+Shift+5 | Send focused window to Stage 5 |
| Opt+Shift+6 | Send focused window to Stage 6 |
| Opt+Shift+7 | Send focused window to Stage 7 |
| Opt+Shift+8 | Send focused window to Stage 8 |
| Opt+Shift+9 | Send focused window to Stage 9 |
Navigation & Tiling
Quick navigation between stages, Bento Box toggling, and manual retile.
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Opt+Up | Toggle Stages Bar |
| Opt+Left | Switch to previous stage |
| Opt+Right | Switch to next stage |
| Opt+Shift+Left | Send focused window to previous stage |
| Opt+Shift+Right | Send focused window to next stage |
| Opt+X | Close current stage |
| Opt+B | Toggle Bento Box for current stage |
| Opt+Down | Retile active stage |
Snap Zone Shortcuts
These shortcuts can be reconfigured in Settings > Shortcuts. The defaults are shown below.
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+Opt+Left | Snap to left half |
| Ctrl+Opt+Right | Snap to right half |
| Ctrl+Opt+Up | Snap to top half |
| Ctrl+Opt+Down | Snap to bottom half |
| Ctrl+Opt+U | Snap to top-left quarter |
| Ctrl+Opt+I | Snap to top-right quarter |
| Ctrl+Opt+J | Snap to bottom-left quarter |
| Ctrl+Opt+K | Snap to bottom-right quarter |
| Ctrl+Opt+A | Snap to left third |
| Ctrl+Opt+S | Snap to center third |
| Ctrl+Opt+D | Snap to right third |
| Ctrl+Opt+Q | Snap to left two-thirds |
| Ctrl+Opt+R | Snap to center two-thirds |
| Ctrl+Opt+W | Snap to right two-thirds |
| Ctrl+Opt+Return | Maximize window |
Customizing Shortcuts
Open Settings > Shortcuts to rebind any navigation or layout shortcut. Click on a shortcut field and press your desired key combination to record it. Stage shortcuts (Opt+1-9 and Opt+Shift+1-9) cannot be changed.
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