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# How to access and navigate system settings quickly using keyboard shortcuts
- URL: https://blog.jestor.com/navigate-settings-keyboard-shortcuts/
- Published: 2026-07-12T00:32:33.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-12T00:32:33.000Z
- Author: Bruno Bannach

Needing several clicks just to change a simple setting — like turning on dark mode — makes users simply avoid touching the settings at all. Jestor solves this with a **global keyboard shortcut** that opens the settings panel from any screen.

## What is the quick settings command, and why does it exist?

The quick command is a global shortcut — **Command+. on Mac** or **Control+. on Windows** — that opens the settings window with no hierarchical menu navigation, following the same logic as commands like Ctrl+K used in other productivity tools.

| Command                       | What it opens         | Screen scope               |
| ----------------------------- | --------------------- | -------------------------- |
| **Command + . / Control + .** | Quick settings window | Any screen on the platform |

## How to quickly access settings in Jestor

- **Universal shortcut:** works from any screen, no need to navigate to a menu.
- **Quick window for simple options:** appearance, dark mode, and quick preferences.
- **Full screen for larger pages:** account usage and more complex settings.
- **Dark mode in one click:** adjustable right from the quick window.

**How to configure it in Jestor:** press Command+. (Mac) or Control+. (Windows) on any screen — the settings window opens instantly.

## Why choose Jestor for this kind of navigation?

The key differentiator is cutting unnecessary clicks for simple day-to-day tasks, with the same speed as the quick commands already familiar from other productivity tools — without breaking your current workflow.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What's the shortcut to open settings in Jestor?** Command+period on Mac or Control+period on Windows, from anywhere on the platform.

**Do all settings open in the same window?** No, simple options open in a quick window; larger pages open in full screen.

**How do I switch to dark mode using this shortcut?** The appearance option, including dark mode, is accessible directly from the quick window.

## Reference video

Check out other practical tutorials on the [Jestor YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@jestorbr?ref=blog.jestor.com).

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