---
weight: 5
title: Binds
---
## Basic
```ini
bind=MODS,key,dispatcher,params
```
for example,
```ini
bind=SUPER_SHIFT,Q,exec,firefox
```
will bind opening Firefox to SUPER + SHIFT + Q
{{< callout type=info >}}
For binding keys without a modkey, leave it empty:
```ini
bind=,Print,exec,grim
```
{{< /callout >}}
_For a complete mod list, see [Variables](../Variables/#variable-types)._
_The dispatcher list can be found in
[Dispatchers](../Dispatchers/#list-of-dispatchers)._
## Uncommon syms / binding with a keycode
See the
[xkbcommon-keysyms.h header](https://github.com/xkbcommon/libxkbcommon/blob/master/include/xkbcommon/xkbcommon-keysyms.h)
for all the keysyms. The name you should use is the segment after `XKB_KEY_`.
If you are unsure of what your key's name is, you can use `xev` or `wev` to find
that information.
If you want to bind by a keycode, you can put it in the KEY position with
a `code:` prefix, e.g.:
```ini
bind=SUPER,code:28,exec,amongus
```
Will bind SUPER + T. (T is keycode 28.) - You
can also use `xev` or `wev` to find keycodes.
## Misc
### Unbind
You can also unbind with `unbind`, e.g.:
```ini
unbind=SUPER,O
```
May be useful for dynamic keybindings with `hyprctl`.
```sh
hyprctl keyword unbind SUPER,O
```
### Mouse buttons
You can also bind mouse buttons, by prefacing the mouse keycode with `mouse:`,
for example:
```ini
bind=SUPER,mouse:272,exec,amongus
```
will bind it to SUPER + LMB.
### Only modkeys
For binding only modkeys, you need to use the TARGET modmask (with the
activating mod) and the `r` flag, e.g.:
```ini
bindr=SUPERALT,Alt_L,exec,amongus
```
### Mouse wheel
You can also bind the mouse wheel with `mouse_up` and `mouse_down` (or
`mouse_left` and `mouse_right` if your wheel supports horizontal scrolling):
```ini
bind=SUPER,mouse_down,workspace,e-1
```
(control the reset time with `binds:scroll_event_delay`)
### Switches
Useful for binding e.g. the lid close/open event:
```ini
# trigger when the switch is toggled
bindl=,switch:[switch name],exec,swaylock
# trigger when the switch is turning on
bindl=,switch:on:[switch name],exec,hyprctl keyword monitor "eDP-1, disable"
# trigger when the switch is turning off
bindl=,switch:off:[switch name],exec,hyprctl keyword monitor "eDP-1, 2560x1600, 0x0, 1"
```
You can view your switches in `hyprctl devices`.
### Multiple binds to one key
You can trigger multiple actions with one keybind by assigning multiple binds to
one combination, e.g.:
```
# to switch between windows in a floating workspace
bind = SUPER,Tab,cyclenext, # change focus to another window
bind = SUPER,Tab,bringactivetotop, # bring it to the top
```
The keybinds will be executed in the order they were created. (top to bottom)
## Bind flags
`bind` supports flags in this format:
```ini
bind[flags]=...
```
e.g.:
```ini
bindrl=MOD,KEY,exec,amongus
```
Flags:
```ini
l -> locked, will also work when an input inhibitor (e.g. a lockscreen) is active.
r -> release, will trigger on release of a key.
e -> repeat, will repeat when held.
n -> non-consuming, key/mouse events will be passed to the active window in addition to triggering the dispatcher.
m -> mouse, see below
t -> transparent, cannot be shadowed by other binds.
i -> ignore mods, will ignore modifiers.
```
Example Usage:
```ini
# Example volume button that allows press and hold, volume limited to 150%
binde=, XF86AudioRaiseVolume, exec, wpctl set-volume -l 1.5 @DEFAULT_AUDIO_SINK@ 5%+
# Example volume button that will activate even while an input inhibitor is active
bindl=, XF86AudioLowerVolume, exec, wpctl set-volume @DEFAULT_AUDIO_SINK@ 5%-
# Start wofi opens wofi on first press, closes it on second
bindr=SUPER, SUPER_L, exec, pkill wofi || wofi
# See Mouse Binds section for bindm usage
```
## Mouse Binds
Mouse binds are binds that rely on mouse movement. They
will have one less arg, and may look like this:
```ini
bindm=ALT,mouse:272,movewindow
```
This will create a bind with ALT + LMB to move the window
with your mouse.
_Available mouse binds_:
| Name | Description | Params |
| --- | --- | --- |
| movewindow | moves the active window | none |
| resizewindow | resizes the active window | 1 - resize and keep window aspect ratio, 2 - resize and ignore `keepaspectratio` window rule/prop, none or anything else for normal resize |
_Common mouse buttons' codes:_
```txt
LMB -> 272
RMB -> 273
```
_for more, you can of course use `wev` to check._
{{< callout type=info >}}
Mouse binds, despite their name, behave like normal binds. You are free to use
whatever keys / mods you please. When held, the mouse function will be
activated.
{{< /callout >}}
## Binding mods
You can bind a mod alone like this:
```ini
bindr=ALT,Alt_L,exec,amongus
```
## Global Keybinds
### Classic
Yes, you heard this right, Hyprland does support global keybinds for ALL apps,
including OBS, Discord, Firefox, etc.
See the [`pass` dispatcher](../Dispatchers/#list-of-dispatchers) for keybinds.
Let's take OBS as an example: the "Start/Stop Recording" keybind is set to
SUPER + F10, and you want to make it work globally.
Simply add
```ini
bind = SUPER,F10,pass,^(com\.obsproject\.Studio)$
```
to your config and you're done.
`pass` will pass the PRESS and RELEASE events by itself, no need for a `bindr`.
This also means that push-to-talk will work flawlessly with one pass, e.g.:
```ini
bind=,mouse:276,pass,^(TeamSpeak 3)$
```
Will pass MOUSE5 to TeamSpeak3.
{{< callout >}}
This works flawlessly with all native Wayland applications. However, XWayland is a bit wonky.
Make sure that what you're passing is a "global Xorg keybind",
otherwise passing from a different XWayland app may not work.
{{< /callout >}}
### DBus Global Shortcuts
Some applications may already support the GlobalShortcuts portal in
xdg-desktop-portal.
If that's the case, then it's recommended to use this method instead of `pass`.
Open your desired app and issue `hyprctl globalshortcuts`. This will give you a
list of currently registered shortcuts with their description(s).
Choose whichever you like, for example `coolApp:myToggle`
Bind it to whatever you want with the `global` dispatcher:
```
bind = SUPERSHIFT, A, global, coolApp:myToggle
```
{{< callout type=info >}}
Please note that this function will _only_ work with
[XDPH](../../Hypr-Ecosystem/xdg-desktop-portal-hyprland).
{{}}
## Submaps
Keybind submaps, also known as _modes_ or _groups_, allow you to activate a
seperate set of keybinds. For example, if you want to enter a "resize" mode
which allows you to resize windows with the arrow keys, you can do it like this:
```ini
# will switch to a submap called resize
bind=ALT,R,submap,resize
# will start a submap called "resize"
submap=resize
# sets repeatable binds for resizing the active window
binde=,right,resizeactive,10 0
binde=,left,resizeactive,-10 0
binde=,up,resizeactive,0 -10
binde=,down,resizeactive,0 10
# use reset to go back to the global submap
bind=,escape,submap,reset
# will reset the submap, which will return to the global submap
submap=reset
# keybinds further down will be global again...
```
{{< callout type=warning >}}
Do not forget a keybind to reset the keymap while inside it! (In this case,
`escape`)
{{< /callout >}}
If you get stuck inside a keymap, you can use `hyprctl dispatch submap reset` to
go back. If you do not have a terminal open, tough luck buddy. You have been
warned.
You can also set the same keybind to perform multiple actions, such as resize
and close the submap, like so:
```ini
bind=ALT,R,submap,resize
submap=resize
bind=,right,resizeactive,10 0
bind=,right,submap,reset
# ...
submap=reset
```
This works because the binds are executed in the order they appear, and
assigning multiple actions per bind is possible.
## Catch-All
You can also define a keybind via the special `catchall` keyword, which
activates no matter which key is pressed. This can be used to prevent any keys
from passing to your active application while in a submap or to exit it
immediately when any unknown key is pressed:
```ini
bind=,catchall,submap,reset
```
## Example Binds
### Media
These binds set the expected behavior for regular keyboard media volume keys,
including when the screen is locked:
```ini
bindel=, XF86AudioRaiseVolume, exec, wpctl set-volume @DEFAULT_AUDIO_SINK@ 5%+
bindel=, XF86AudioLowerVolume, exec, wpctl set-volume @DEFAULT_AUDIO_SINK@ 5%-
bindl=, XF86AudioMute, exec, wpctl set-mute @DEFAULT_AUDIO_SINK@ toggle
```