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Customization

Tailor Radial to match your workflow and preferences.

Customization

Control how you bring up the radial menu.

Modifier Keys (Hold)​

Press and hold a modifier key to display the menu. Release to dismiss it.

Available modifiers:

  • ⌥ Option
  • ⌘ Command
  • ⌃ Control
  • ⇪ Caps Lock
  • fn Function
  • ⌃ Control + ⌥ Option
  • ⌃ Control + ⌘ Command
  • ⌘ Command + ⌥ Option
  • ⌃ Control + ⌥ Option + ⌘ Command
  • fn Function + ⌃ Control
  • fn Function + ⌥ Option
  • fn Function + ⌘ Command

Configure: Settings > Activation > Trigger Mode: Modifier Keys > Select Modifier Key

Keyboard Shortcut (Toggle)​

Press a keyboard shortcut to toggle the menu on and off.

Example shortcuts:

  • ⌘ Command + Space (if not used by Spotlight)
  • ⌃ Control + Space
  • ⌥ Option + Space
  • Custom combination of your choice

Configure: Settings > Activation > Trigger Mode: Keyboard Shortcut > Record Shortcut

Customize how the radial menu looks and feels.

Layout​

Menu Size
Adjust the overall size of the radial menu to fit your screen and usage style.

  • Small — Compact and space-efficient
  • Medium — Default balanced size
  • Large — Larger targets and improved visibility
  • Custom — Define your own size

Position at Cursor
Show the radial menu at your mouse pointer instead of the screen center for faster access.

Visual Style​

Accent Color on Hover
Use your system accent color to highlight hovered items instead of the default gray.

Transparency Effect
Slightly reduce menu opacity to let background content show through for better context awareness.

Interaction​

Haptic Feedback
Enable tactile feedback when hovering over shortcuts (on supported trackpads).

Macro Customization​

Personalize your macros for clarity and quick recognition.

Names​

Give macros clear, descriptive names that help you remember what they do.

Good names:

  • "Export for Web"
  • "Open Work Apps"
  • "Email Signature"

Avoid:

  • Generic names like "Macro 1"
  • Vague names like "Thing"
  • Placeholder text like "asdf"

Icons​

Choose icons that visually represent each macro's purpose.

Icon sources:

  • App icons
  • System SF Symbols
  • Emojis
  • Custom images

Tips:

  • Use consistent icon styles within a menu
  • Choose recognizable, simple symbols
  • Avoid overly complex or detailed icons
  • Test visibility at the menu size you use

Next Steps​