documentation/content/applications/essentials/keyboard_shortcuts.md

# Keyboard shortcuts

Users in Odoo can utilize several keyboard shortcuts to navigate through modules, execute actions,
and manage data.

:::{tip}
Hold {kbd}`Ctrl` to view the keyboard shortcuts assigned to each element on the interface.

```{image} keyboard_shortcuts/menu-shortcuts.png
:align: center
:alt: A selection of keyboard shortcuts in Odoo.
```
:::

:::{important}
Some keyboard shortcuts may not be available on different versions of Odoo or effective depending
on browsers, extensions, or other individual settings.
:::

## Keyboard shortcuts by operating system

Below is a list of some of the most commonly used keyboard shortcuts within Odoo, listed by
operating system.

```{eval-rst}
.. list-table::
   :header-rows: 1
   :stub-columns: 1

   * - Description
     - Windows / Linux
     - macOS
   * - Previous breadcrumb
     - :kbd:`Alt` + :kbd:`B`
     - :kbd:`Ctrl` + :kbd:`B`
   * - Create new record
     - :kbd:`Alt` + :kbd:`C`
     - :kbd:`Ctrl` + :kbd:`C`
   * - Odoo Home Page
     - :kbd:`Alt` + :kbd:`H`
     - :kbd:`Ctrl` + :kbd:`H`
   * - Discard changes
     - :kbd:`Alt` + :kbd:`J`
     - :kbd:`Ctrl` + :kbd:`J`
   * - Save changes
     - :kbd:`Alt` + :kbd:`S`
     - :kbd:`Ctrl` + :kbd:`S`
   * - Next page
     - :kbd:`Alt` + :kbd:`N`
     - :kbd:`Ctrl` + :kbd:`N`
   * - Previous page
     - :kbd:`Alt` + :kbd:`P`
     - :kbd:`Ctrl` + :kbd:`P`
   * - Search
     - :kbd:`Alt` + :kbd:`Q`
     - :kbd:`Ctrl` + :kbd:`Q`
   * - Select menus
     - :kbd:`Alt` + :kbd:`1-9`
     - :kbd:`Ctrl` + :kbd:`1-9`
   * - Create a new To-Do
     - :kbd:`Alt` + :kbd:`Shift` + :kbd:`T`
     - :kbd:`Ctrl` + :kbd:`Shift` + :kbd:`T`
   * - Search a Knowledge article
     - :kbd:`Alt` + :kbd:`F`
     - :kbd:`Ctrl` + :kbd:`F`
   * - Share a Knowledge article
     - :kbd:`Alt` + :kbd:`Shift` + :kbd:`S`
     - :kbd:`Ctrl` + :kbd:`Shift` + :kbd:`S`
   * - Open command palette
     - :kbd:`Ctrl` + :kbd:`K`
     - :kbd:`Command` + :kbd:`K`
```

:::{tip}
After opening the command palette, search using the following keyboard shortcuts:

- {kbd}`/`: search for menus, applications, and modules.
- {kbd}`@`: search for users.
- {kbd}`#`: search for **Discuss** channels.
- {kbd}`?`: search for **Knowledge** articles.

Enter a name (or term) in the search bar, or use the arrow keys to scroll through the available
options. Then, click {kbd}`Ctrl` + {kbd}`Enter` to open the selected app, module, or menu in a
new tab.

```{image} keyboard_shortcuts/command-palete.png
:align: center
:alt: The command palette in Odoo, with the menu search option selected.
```
:::