Shift 5.0.72 - Released 2020-06-29
Shift 5.0.72 has been released to the Stable channel! ## Updates The Shift Settings have been updated. The UI is now more intuitive and organized. [Learn more here!][1] ![][2] To access the new settings click on Options > Settings. ## Bug Fixes **Resolved: **The Shift Icon duplicates on Linux. **Resolved: **T…
How to Enable Spell Check
Spell check helps you identify and correct mistakes in your writing. We offer spell check in over 40 languages in Shift! ### Enabling Spell Check 1. Go to 'Options'. 2. Go to ‘Settings’. 3. Click on ‘General’. 4. Click on ‘Spell check’. 5. Enable spell check for any language that you wish to use while …
Adding Yahoo Mail to Shift
Looking to add your Yahoo Mail account to Shift? You're in luck! We support Yahoo Mail as an application for all Shift Advanced accounts. > This feature is available for Shift Advanced users. Yahoo Mail in Shift works just like Yahoo Mail in your browser. Shift uses the web version of Yahoo Mail and offers the same …
How to change your Font Size
> Changing your font size in Shift is the same as changing the Zoom. ## Follow these steps: 1. Open Shift 2. Expose the Application Menu * Click on Settings (the wrench in the bottom lefthand corner of the sidebar) * Click on General * Scroll down to Application * Look for the "Show app menu" setting and t…
How to turn off Auto-launch
We’ve made it easy to start using Shift right from the moment you turn on your computer with the auto-launch feature. Every Shift comes standard with this feature automatically enabled. ### What is Auto-launch Auto-launch is a setting that prompts Shift to open automatically after you restart your computer so that y…
Adding iCloud/Apple Mail to Shift
Apple users rejoice! Shift supports iCloud, Apple Mail, and many other Apple services (including Apple Calendar, Apple Contacts, Apple Developer, Apple Photos, and Apple Notes) as applications. > _This feature is available for Shift Advanced users. _ Using Apple Mail in Shift functions the same as using Apple Mail i…
How to Change your Theme (Light or Dark)
Shift has two options for themes: Light Mode and Dark Mode. ### You can customize your theme at any time on Shift by completing the following steps: 1. Right-click on your sidebar and choose either "Light Theme" or "Dark Theme" on the menu. OR 1. Click on the Options menu in the bottom left. 2. Go to Settings (th…
How do I make Shift my default desktop email client?
Making Shift your default desktop email client will result in Shift being used to open any link in your browser associated with an email function. ### To make Shift your default desktop email client 1. Open your Options tray by hovering over the three dots in the left-hand corner of Shift 2. Click on 'Settings' 2.…
Setting your preferences in Shift
With Shift, you can modify your preferences all from right inside of your Shift Settings. Each time you close and reload Shift or access Shift on a different device, your settings will be saved. ## **Shift Tour** Upon logging into Shift for the first time, you will be prompted to walk through the Shift Tour. The Shi…
How to exit out of full-screen mode
Are you having trouble exiting out of full-screen mode? Here are the steps to reduce the screen back to normal. ### **Mac ** 1. Move your mouse to the top of the screen until the top menu bar drops down 2. Click on the green full-screen button OR 1. Move your mouse to the top of the screen until the top menu…
