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Cmd+M keyboard shortcut interferes with macOS functionality

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#835 opened on Jan 10, 2021

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Description

On a mac, Cmd+M is a systemwide shortcut for minimizing the current window. In Pluto this shortcut is co-opted for wrapping the contents of a cell in a markdown string literal.

It would be nice if the shortcut on macOS were different. For now, to minimize a window I usually press Cmd+M, then notice this triggered the Markdown transformation, undo it, click outside of the cell, then press Cmd+M again.

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Domain
frontend
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
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stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of JavaScriptFamiliarity with Pluto.jl codebase structure
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70
Research direction
Start by locating the keyboard shortcut definitions in Pluto.jl's frontend code, likely in JavaScript files. Search for 'Cmd+M' in the repository to find where the Markdown shortcut is defined. Then investigate how macOS shortcuts are handled to implement a platform specific alternative. Consider checking existing discussions or maintainer comments for guidance on preferred approach.