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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 close a window?
Press alt-c.
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'.
