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Version 7 (modified by sadrul, 17 years ago) (diff)

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Using Finch

Getting around

How do I switch between windows?

You can press alt-n/alt-p to go to the next/previous window. You can also press alt-w to bring out a list of all the windows. In the window list, you can select a row and press return to go to that window.

How can I pop up the context menu to a widget?

The default key-binding is to press F11. You can change it in ~/.gntrc.

How can I enable the mouse?

In ~/.gntrc, set mouse = 1 under [general].

Buddy List

How can I add a buddy, or a chat?

  • Select a group in the buddylist.
  • Press F11 to bring out the context menu. Select "Add Buddy" or "Add Chat".

How can I auto-join a chat?

  • Select the chat in the buddylist.
  • Bring out the context menu. Select 'Auto-join'.

How can I move buddies/chats into another group?

  • Select the buddy/chat you want to move in the buddylist.
  • Press 't' to tag the buddy/chat. You can tag more than one buddy/chat at the same time if you want.
  • Select the buddy/group you want to move the tagged buddies to.
  • Press 'a' to attach. The buddies will be attached to the selected contact. The chats will be attached to the current group.

How can I show offline buddies?

  • In the buddylist, press F10 to bring up the menu.
  • Select 'Options' | 'Toggle offline buddies'

I closed the buddylist. Can I get it back again?

Yes! Press alt-a to bring out the actions menu, select 'Buddy List'.

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