Keyboard Shortcuts#
| Action | Shortcut / Gesture |
|---|---|
| Open File | Cmd + O or open -a GalleyPDF document.pdf |
Cmd + P | |
| Find | Cmd + F (toggle search bar) |
| Find Next / Previous | Enter / Shift + Enter (while search bar is open) |
| Zoom In / Out | Cmd + + / Cmd + - |
| Actual Size | Cmd + 0 |
| Auto Resize | Cmd + _ |
| Next Page | Space or Opt + J |
| Previous Page | Shift + Space or Opt + K |
| Jump to Page | Type page number or label (e.g., 123, iv, cover) |
| Clear Selection / Cancel | Esc |
| Inverse Search | Cmd + Click on PDF |
| Character Inspection | Right-click on selected text |
| Measure / Move Area | Shift + Drag (drag inside marquee to move) |
| Copy Selection | Cmd + C (copies as vector PDF) |
Page Navigation & Interface Notes#
- Direct Jump: Type a page number or label without modifier keys — a minimalist HUD appears at the bottom. Input auto-commits after 1 second of inactivity.
- Window Title: Displays
<FileName> - Page <label> (<physical>/<total>)for a zero-distraction interface. - Link Preview: Hovering over a PDF link for 0.3 s shows a popover with a real-size snippet of the target page (internal links) or the URL text (external links).
- Persistence: Galley remembers Display Mode, Book Mode, and RTL settings
via
UserDefaults.