Productivity Feature

Hotkeys for Always on Top on Mac

Pin and unpin windows instantly with customizable hotkeys. TopWindow's keyboard shortcuts make window management effortless, keeping your hands on the keyboard and your workflow uninterrupted.

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Default Hotkey
++P

Press to pin/unpin any active window

Always‑on‑Top Hotkeys

Pin/Unpin Window

++P

Toggle the always-on-top state of the currently active window. Press once to pin, press again to unpin.

✓ Works system-wide with any application

Quick Menu Access

++M

Open TopWindow's menu to see all pinned windows, manage settings, and access additional features.

✓ Quick access to all features

Customize Always‑on‑Top Hotkeys

Make It Your Own

TopWindow lets you customize keyboard shortcuts to match your workflow. Change the default hotkey, add new shortcuts, or disable them entirely if you prefer menu-only access.

Conflict detection with system shortcuts
Support for function keys and modifier combinations
Import/export hotkey configurations
Custom Hotkey Examples
Pin Window
T
Quick Menu
F12
Unpin All

Always‑on‑Top Productivity Tips

Muscle Memory

Use the same hotkey consistently to build muscle memory. After a few days, pinning windows becomes second nature.

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Context Switching

Pin reference materials when starting a task. Keep them visible while you switch between other apps.

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Quick Toggle

Remember that the same hotkey pins and unpins. Quickly toggle window states without accessing menus.

Common Workflow Examples

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Developer Workflow

1. Open documentation in Safari

2. Press ⌥⌘P to pin it

3. Switch to VS Code and start coding

4. Reference docs remain visible above your code

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Data Analysis Workflow

1. Open analytics dashboard

2. Pin with ⌥⌘P to monitor metrics

3. Work in Excel/Numbers while watching data

4. Quickly spot changes without switching apps

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Meeting + Work Workflow

1. Join video call in Zoom/Teams

2. Pin the call window with ⌥⌘P

3. Continue working in other apps

4. Stay engaged in meeting while multitasking

Always‑on‑Top Hotkey Questions

Can I change the default hotkey?

Yes! TopWindow allows full hotkey customization. Access preferences through the menu bar and set any key combination that doesn't conflict with system shortcuts.

What if my hotkey conflicts with another app?

TopWindow detects conflicts and will warn you. You can either choose a different combination or disable the conflicting app's shortcut if TopWindow's functionality is more important.

Do hotkeys work in all applications?

Yes! TopWindow's hotkeys are registered system-wide and work regardless of which application is currently active. This ensures consistent behavior across your entire macOS experience.

Can I disable hotkeys completely?

Absolutely. If you prefer using only the menu bar, you can disable all keyboard shortcuts in TopWindow's preferences while keeping full functionality through mouse interaction.

Start Using Always‑on‑Top Hotkeys Today

Experience lightning-fast window management with TopWindow's customizable keyboard shortcuts.