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Asked: 2017-05-04 05:48:16 +0800 CST

Hotkey script to open url in browser? [duplicate]

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How could I best write a hotkey script that opens an url in the webbrowser (firefox)?

Example:

ALT+G = www.google.de
ALT+W = www.wikipedia.de

Or would I have to use some kind of existing software therefore?

shortcut-keys

1 Answers

  1. Best Answer

    For this purpose, you can crate Custom shortcut:

    1. Go to System Settings → Keyboard → Shortcuts (tab) → Custom Shortcuts (section) → Add new +.

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    1. In the Custom shortcut window type:

      • Name: Google

      • Command:

        • for FireFox: firefox www.google.de
        • for Chromium: chromium-browser www.google.de

      • Click on Apply

    2. Click on Disabled:

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    1. Press ctrl+g to assign the desired shortcut:

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