# finch > Console-based modular messaging client. > More information: <https://developer.pidgin.im/wiki/Using%20Finch>. - Launch finch: `finch` - Quit: `alt + q or ctrl + c` - Show actions menu: `alt + a` - Jump to n-th window: `alt + {{number_key}}` - Close current window: `alt + c` - Start moving a window, use arrow keys to move, press escape when done: `alt + m` - Start resizing a window, use arrow keys to resize, press escape when done: `alt + r`