Keyboard shortcuts
Shortcuts make the vault feel instant. The Command Palette is the most powerful one, so start there.
Global
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Cmd + K / Ctrl + K | Open the Command Palette |
Cmd + F / Ctrl + F | Focus the search bar |
? | Open the keyboard shortcuts help |
Esc | Close the open modal, palette, or sheet |
Command Palette
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
↑ / ↓ | Move between commands |
Enter | Run the selected command |
| Type to filter | Live search across commands, prompts, and folders |
Esc | Close the palette |
The palette remembers your recent commands so the next press of Cmd/Ctrl + K puts the ones you use most at the top.
Modal navigation
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Tab / Shift + Tab | Move between form fields |
Enter | Submit the form (where applicable) |
Esc | Close the modal |
Focus is trapped inside open modals for accessibility, and focus returns to the trigger element when the modal closes.
Customize what is on
Open the Command Palette and run Keyboard shortcuts, or open the same panel from your profile menu. Toggles:
- Enable all shortcuts. Master kill switch.
- Global shortcuts.
Cmd/Ctrl + K,Cmd/Ctrl + F,?. - Modal shortcuts. Form navigation inside dialogs.
- Store recent commands. Save command history in the palette.
Preferences are stored locally in your browser, so each device can have its own setup.