The main user interface of KeyExpress is fairly simple to get a hang of, but some of the elements can be a bit confusing. If you have any trouble navigating and getting things to work correctly, it's always smart to make sure that you are using the program in the way that it was designed. The navigation bar to the left lists all of the functions, options, and dialogs of KeyExpress. If you're ever confused about how a certain option or dialog works, this is the place to go!

[1] This is the file menu. The file menu contains elements that let you make new hotkey lists, open them, save them, and control the overall behavior of the application.

[2] This is the edit menu. The edit menu will let you add new hotkeys to the existing list, remove hotkeys from the list, and even adjust the preferences of the whole application.

[3] This is the help menu. You probably clicked on this menu when you opened this help file! The help menu shows you some information about this program, and will let you register with your name and registration code sent by me.

[4] This box lets you choose the modifier portion for a new hotkey. A modifier is a key that is held down before pressing the main key. Common modifiers are CTRL, ALT, and SHIFT.

[5] This box lets you choose the last half of the hotkey, something I call the main key, or function key. This key is pressed in conjunction with your chosen modifier key to trigger the hotkey that you set.

[6] The Add Hotkey button will take the modifier key and main key you chose to the left of it, and allow you to create a new hotkey. It brings up the Setup Hotkey Dialog, which will let you choose the action for your new hotkey.

[7] This is your hotkey list as it stands in memory. When you use the View/Edit or Remove buttons to the left, you must have a hotkey selected in this list.

[8] This button will allow you to clear your entire list and start anew. Clicking New Hotkey List in the File menu will do the same thing, but will also trigger the New Hotkey Wizard.

[9] This button will take your selected hotkey (in the list on the right) and allow you to edit it's action settings using the Setup Hotkeys Dialog.

[10] This button will remove the selected hotkey (in the list on the right) from the list. This erases it from memory as well, and deactivates the hotkey.

[11] This button will disable all of the hotkeys on your list. After disabling, it's text will change to enable which will then re-enable all of the hotkeys if you click it.

[12] This button will hide the main KeyExpress window. Useful for when you don't want to clutter your screen. KeyExpress will still capture hotkeys when hidden, unless if told otherwise.

[13] This bar will tell you the status of the program. If it is unready to accept another hotkey, this bar will let you know.