I think it also has a secondary binding of alt-f2 or something. I had to unbind alt-space because I kept hitting it while playing a game. I use alt for push to talk almost always, so that causes issues.
I feel like I should clarify that I know what K-runner is and I've used it for years.
I just didn't know it could automatically do conversions without having to specifically "ask" it to do a conversion.
I just need to clarify that I'm not, in fact, a buffoon (in this one thing at least...the rest of my life...too soon to judge)...
I just start typing when there are no windows stealing focus from the desktop. Should be automatic.