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Bubble Activation Triggers ​

Bubble activation triggers determine how and when Definer's popup bubble appears.
You can customize these triggers to match your preferred workflow.

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Triggers ​

Definer offers four main ways to activate the popup bubble. You can toggle each trigger on or off, and customize their hotkeys and activation rules.

Mouse Selection ​

Activates after selecting text with the mouse.

With No Keys Pressed ​

Simply select text with your mouse without pressing any keys on your keyboard. By default, this trigger is enabled with the "Circle icon" option, meaning a small clickable icon appears next to your selection first. Click this icon to display the full bubble.

With a Hotkey ​

Select text while holding down a designated key (default is "Ctrl"). The bubble appears automatically when you release the mouse button.

Double-Click on a Word ​

Activates when you quickly click twice on a word.
You can also double-click and drag to select multiple words in sequence.

With No Keys Pressed ​

Simply double-click any word. This trigger is enabled by default.

With a Hotkey ​

Double-click a word while pressing a designated key.

Keyboard Shortcut ​

Activates when you press a specific key combination after selecting text. By default, this trigger uses "Alt + G" and works everywhere, including in text fields and editable areas.

Right-Click Menu ​

Activates when you right-click on selected text and choose "Define [text]" from the context menu. This trigger is enabled by default in all contexts, including text fields and editable areas.

Trigger Activation Rules ​

Each trigger can have additional rules that determine where and how it functions.

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Inputs ​

Controls whether triggers work in form text fields and textareas. By default, most triggers are disabled in these areas to avoid interfering with your typing.

Editable Blocks ​

Controls whether triggers work in elements with editable content. Like with inputs, most triggers are disabled here by default.

Floating Mode ​

When enabled, opens a movable "floating" bubble that you can position anywhere on your screen.

Circle Icon ​

When enabled, shows a small clickable icon first instead of immediately displaying the full bubble. This helps prevent unwanted popups while still keeping the feature easily accessible.

Placement ​

You can decide exactly where your circle icon appears:

  • Auto: It'll automatically find its spot, usually at the bottom center relative to your selected text.
  • Next to the mouse pointer: It will pop up near your cursor when you finish selecting text. Ideal if you'd rather not search for it afterward.