# Your first tasks

> Starter tasks and keyboard shortcuts to try after setup, to learn Delegate's capabilities.

Before trying these tasks, see [The user interface](the-user-interface.md) for a tour of the interface.

## Starter tasks

Try these starter tasks to learn Delegate's capabilities:

### Task 1: Read a webpage

Type: `Summarize the main points from https://example.com/article`

**What happens**: Delegate uses Web Reader to fetch the page, then summarizes the content. You see a tool card showing the page was accessed.

### Task 2: Work with a file

Type: `Read the file on my Desktop called "Q1 Report.xlsx" and tell me the total revenue`

**What happens**: Delegate locates the file, opens it (using Excel or a compatible viewer), extracts the data, and reports the answer. You may see a confirmation prompt before it opens the file.

### Task 3: Search and compile

Type: `Find the top 3 project management tools for small teams and compare their pricing`

**What happens**: Delegate searches the web, visits relevant pages, extracts pricing information, and presents a comparison table.

### Task 4: Cross-application work

Type: `Take the data from the spreadsheet I have open and create a summary slide in PowerPoint`

**What happens**: Delegate sees your open applications (if Screen Context is enabled), reads the spreadsheet, creates a new PowerPoint presentation, adds a slide with the summary, and saves it.

## Keyboard shortcuts

The following table lists the default keyboard shortcuts.

| Shortcut | Action |
|----------|--------|
| `Cmd+Shift+Space` (macOS) / `Ctrl+Shift+Space` (Windows) | Show or hide Delegate window |
| `Cmd+N` (macOS) / `Ctrl+N` (Windows) | New conversation |
| `Cmd+Shift+N` (macOS) / `Ctrl+Shift+N` (Windows) | New conversation in new window |
| `Esc` | Cancel current operation |

Customize shortcuts in Settings → Keyboard Shortcuts.

## Next steps

Now that Delegate is set up, learn how to:

- [Configure your security settings](local-security-configuration.md) — Control what Delegate can and cannot do
- [Connect your tools](connecting-tools.md) — Link Delegate to your business applications