# How to Summon ComfortFiles from Anywhere

ComfortFiles is a Windows Explorer-style file manager for macOS.

With the summon shortcut enabled, pressing <kbd>⌃⌥⌘Space</kbd> in **any** app brings ComfortFiles to the front — no Dock trip, no ⌘Tab hunting. Think of it as a file manager on speed dial.

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## Enabling it

1. Click **ComfortFiles** in the menu bar.
2. Select **Summon with ⌃⌥⌘Space**. A checkmark appears.

The shortcut works system-wide from that moment. If ComfortFiles has no open window, summoning opens one.

## Disabling it

Uncheck the same menu item. The shortcut is released immediately and no longer intercepts the key combination anywhere.

## Good to know

- The setup assistant on first launch offers this toggle too — if you enabled it there, it's already on.
- The combination <kbd>⌃⌥⌘Space</kbd> was chosen because macOS and common apps leave it free; it doesn't conflict with Spotlight (<kbd>⌘Space</kbd>).