Command Reference
A quick reference for built-in commands, launcher keys, and repurpose-friendly shortcuts.
At a glance
Common long-press commands
3
Manage Shortcuts
see right spacebar
8
Manage Shortcuts
see right spacebar
␣
Left Spacebar
Send to Speedbar
␣
Right Spacebar
Manage Shortcuts
Core command, usually keep
Repurpose-friendly after setup
"see right spacebar" — these keys reach the same Shortcut Management window
⚠️ Two safety keys
Long-press 7 — Undo. Reverses the last expansion or pasted text.
Long-press 0 — Pause / Resume. Temporarily turns expansions off, then back on.
Most users should keep 7 and 0 as-is.
Auxiliary keys
The top command strip
Auxiliary keys can turn the suggestion bar into a command strip, showing arrows, punctuation prefixes, copy/paste, launcher keys, or other commands you choose. Use Always On if you want them visible while typing.
Concepts
Gear Key, launcher keys, MegaBar, command patterns
Gear Key
In views that include the Gear Key, double-tap opens SpeedKee settings and long-press opens Android settings. If your view includes the Gear Key, long-press 9 can usually be repurposed.
Launcher keys
Many keys can be programmed as launchers by using lp plus the key name. For example, lpg opens Gmail. For special keys, use rt for Return, dl for Delete, and sf for Shift.
MegaBar icons
MegaBar icons can behave like launcher keys. An icon can open a destination directly, or act as a hub. For example, the shopping cart icon plus a letter could open a specific shopping site.
Command patterns
Common patterns:
Long-press — hold a key briefly.
Double-tap — tap twice.
Icon + letter — choose a hub, then a specific item.
Full reference
Number keys — what each one does
1
Quick Shortcut
Opens the add-a-shortcut dialog. Create a shortcut and return to your app immediately. Usually keep this one.
2
Create Appointment
Creates a new calendar appointment. Repurpose-friendly if your MegaBar already covers this.
Repurpose-friendly
3
Shortcut Management
Opens Shortcut Management. Same window as 8 and right spacebar.
Repurpose-friendly — duplicated by 8 and right spacebar
4
Rotate Views
Cycles keyboard views. Repurpose-friendly once your view is set.
Repurpose-friendly
5
Themes
Opens theme options. Repurpose-friendly once your theme is set.
Repurpose-friendly
6
View Calendar
Opens your calendar view. Repurpose-friendly if your MegaBar already covers this.
Repurpose-friendly
7
Undo
Quickly undo an expansion. Also removes text you just pasted. Usually keep this one.
8
Shortcut Management
Opens Shortcut Management. Same window as 3 and right spacebar.
Repurpose-friendly — duplicated by 3 and right spacebar
9
Options
Opens SpeedKee options. Repurpose-friendly if your view includes the Gear Key.
Repurpose-friendly in views with Gear Key
0
Pause / Resume
Pauses and resumes expansions. Useful when typing abbreviations literally. Usually keep this one.
Special keys
Return, Shift, Backspace, and more
⏎ Return
Voice Typing
Long-press Return starts voice typing. Voice typing is handled by Google Voice Typing.
Voice can be assigned to other keys with %voice:
lprt %voice — long-press Return
lpsf %voice — long-press Shift
lpdl %voice — long-press Backspace
⇧ Shift
Programmable
Long-press Shift can be programmed to run shortcuts, apps, websites, tools, or available settings. Trigger: lpsf + your expansion.
Repurpose-friendly
⌫ Delete
Programmable
Long-press Backspace can be programmed to run shortcuts, apps, websites, tools, or available settings. Trigger: lpdl + your expansion.
Repurpose-friendly
#
Calculator
Long-press # to open the Calculator. Usually keep this one.
␣ Left
Send to Speedbar · Create Shortcut
Sends current text to Speedbar to create a shortcut. For longer shortcuts, paste or dictate into the expansion box.
␣ Right
Shortcut Management
Opens Shortcut Management. Same window as 3 and 8. Best treated as fixed unless redesigning your layout.
🔧 Repurposing keys
Some commands have backups: 3, 8, and right spacebar all reach Shortcut Management. 9 may be free if your view includes the Gear Key. 2 and 6 may be free if MegaBar covers calendar work. 4 and 5 may be free once your view and theme are set.
Use repurposed keys for contact info, common phrases, favorite launchers, or daily shortcuts.
📖
Built-in help is available inside the app. Tap the menu in SpeedKee for guidance on Double Tap Trigger, Batch Edit, smart spacing, and more.