ManyCam Overlay is a quick access panel that provides a compact view of the app’s main functions such as Presets panel, Drawing, Live Streaming, Recording, Snapshots, Audio Inputs management, Background replacement, and Live Preview controls.
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How to activate Overlay
The Overlay panel is closed by default. You can open it using the following hotkey combinations:
CTRL + SHIFT + V for Windows
CMD + SHIFT + V for macOS
Or using the Overlay Mode button in the upper-right corner of ManyCam.
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You can set up ManyCam to activate Overlay automatically each time ManyCam is minimized to system tray. To do so, navigate to ManyCam Settings > General, and enable Switch to Overlay Mode when ManyCam is hidden.
How to deactivate Overlay
To close Overlay and return to full mode, press the Full Mode button in the upper-right corner of ManyCam.
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If you don’t want Overlay to open each time you minimize ManyCam to system tray, navigate to ManyCam Settings > General, and disable Switch to Overlay Mode when ManyCam is hidden.