The global hot key lets you speak or 'key up' when no Paltalk windows are 'on top' of other windows or your desktop as the active window.

This means you can bring up documents or web pages up in front of Paltalk windows and still be able to speak on the microphone.

This feature also lets you assign other keys on your keyboard besides the 'ctrl' key for use to 'key up' the microphone.

Step 1
select 'preferences' from the 'setup' menu on the 'pal list window'

Step 2
select the 'misc' tab on the 'preferences' window

Step 3
select the 'enable global hot key for speaking' checkbox to enable the 'global hot key' function

Step 4
you may select a hot key from the pull-down menu or leave it set to the 'ctrl key' as default

Step 5
press the 'apply' button and then press the 'ok' button

You should now be able to speak in a chat room using your chosen 'global hot key' even if Paltalk is not the top window on your desktop.