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ControlNav

Tired of tabbing endlessly? Just search for the control you need.

Windows — Direct Download

ControlNav for Windows ships as a signed Inno Setup installer.

  1. Visit slohmaier.com/products/controlnav and click Buy
  2. Pay via LemonSqueezy (credit card / PayPal)
  3. You receive a download link + license key by e-mail
  4. Run ControlNav-Setup.exe (admin required — UIAccess needs a Program Files install)
  5. Launch ControlNav and enter your license key on first start

First Launch

  1. ControlNav starts and shows its icon in the system tray (bottom-right)
  2. A welcome dialog explains the basic features (shown only on first launch)
  3. The global shortcut Ctrl+Alt+L is registered and ready to use

Quick Start

  1. Open any application (e.g. Notepad, your browser, or a game)
  2. Press Ctrl+Alt+L — the ControlNav window appears
  3. Start typing to search for a control by name
  4. Use arrow keys to select a control
  5. Press Enter to interact with it
  6. Press Escape to close ControlNav

Auto-Start (Optional)

To have ControlNav start automatically with Windows:

  1. Right-click the system tray icon
  2. Select Settings
  3. Check Start with Windows
  4. Click OK

System Requirements

  • Windows 10 version 1809 or later (64-bit)
  • Screen reader optional but recommended: JAWS, NVDA, or Windows Narrator

Uninstall

Uninstall via Settings → Apps (or use the Start Menu shortcut "Uninstall ControlNav"). All settings stored in the Windows Registry under HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\ControlNav will be removed automatically.

Next Steps