Learn how to access drop-down menus in every application via Quicksilver.
(Hint: As a Mac OS X screen demo, this is an episode you may prefer to watch at high-resolution)
Note that in order to use this advanced Quicksilver fu, you’ll need an up-to-date, properly configured copy of Quicksilver with “Enable Advanced Features” checked (“QS > Preferences > Application
”). Also, in “QS > Preferences > Catalog > Quicksilver
” make sure that the “Proxy Objects” catalog is enabled. Here’s more help on troubleshooting Quicksilver.
Update 2007-03-13: Robert Daeley has written a terrific companion to this screencast that clarifies how to set up Quicksilver properly to make this trick work: Enabling Quicksilver proxies and application menus. Highly recommended reading.
Never heard of Quicksilver and want to know more? Start here:
- Quicksilver (home page)
- Quicksilver (software) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Getting started with Quicksilver: understanding the basics - The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
- Dan Dickinson: The Primary Vivid Weblog: QuickSilver - A Better OS X In Just 10 Minutes
- Quicksilver: Setup & Troubleshooting at 43 Folders
- Quicksilver posts on 43 Folders