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[Shortcuts] Use the same shortcut as on macOS for Windows and Linux to open Preferences

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#23,530 opened on Jul 9, 2024

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Description

Your idea

On macOS, to open Preferences we have Cmd + , We can use analog of that (Ctr + ,) for Windows and Linux

Problem to be solved

It saves time when testing on Windows/Linux when I need to change something in Preferences

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Inspect how the existing shortcut Cmd+, on macOS opens Preferences. Find the relevant source files where keyboard shortcuts are defined (e.g., QAction or menu configuration). Then add the Ctrl+, shortcut for Windows and Linux.
Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
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Feature
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2
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1-3 hours
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Active
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Clear
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75