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Global mode

Global mode is active when you are not editing an item.

Action

Shortcut

App Launcher1
Pulse2
Favorites3
Previous app9
Next app0
Switch between running apps in AdminCentralAlt + Shift

Editing items

Action

Shortcut

Select/deselect itemSpace
Open item / Edit node nameReturn
Move from editing a property name to editing its valueTab
Exit edit modeEsc

Expand node in a list

→

Collapse node in a list

←
Move up in a list↑
Move down in a list↓

Forms

Action

Shortcut

Go to next fieldTab
Go to previous fieldShift + Tab

Dialogs

Operation

Mac OS X

Windows

Execute the default actionReturnEnter
Savecmd + SCtrl + S
Close a dialogEsc

Page editor

Operation

Shortcut

Switch between edit and preview modesEsc

Tours

Action

Shortcut

Add a tag to one or multiple content itemsT

Stories app

In edit mode

Edit mode is indicated by a blue background on the block.

Action

Shortcut

Change to select modeEsc

Move to next block

Tab

Move to previous block

Shift + Tab

Create a new text blockEnter

In select mode

To

Shortcut

Change to edit modeEnter
Delete the selected blockBackspace
Move the selected block up or down

Alt + ↑ or ↓

or

Alt + k or j

What is an access key?

The access key depends on your browser and operating system.


Mac OS XWindowsLinux
FirefoxCtrl + AltAlt + ShiftAlt + Shift
Internet Explorer
Alt
SafariCtrl + AltAlt
ChromeCtrl + AltAltAlt
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