= ["Using Finch"] =

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== 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]}}}.

=== My arrow keys are not working. What can I do? ===
Make sure there is a correct terminfo setting for your terminal. For example, try setting $TERM to "screen" instead of "screen.linux".

== 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'.