> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Keyboard Shortcuts

> Complete guide to keyboard shortcuts in MSPortal.ai

## Global Shortcuts

These shortcuts work throughout the application:

| Action           | Windows/Linux  | Mac   | Description                                              |
| ---------------- | -------------- | ----- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| Universal Search | `Ctrl+K`       | `⌘K`  | Open the command palette to search across all categories |
| Toggle Sidebar   | `Ctrl+B`       | `⌘B`  | Show/hide the navigation sidebar                         |
| Toggle Filters   | `Ctrl+Shift+F` | `⌘⇧F` | Show/hide the filter panel (when available)              |

## Text Editor Shortcuts

Rich text editor formatting shortcuts:

| Action      | Windows/Linux | Mac  | Description               |
| ----------- | ------------- | ---- | ------------------------- |
| Bold        | `Ctrl+B`      | `⌘B` | Make selected text bold   |
| Italic      | `Ctrl+I`      | `⌘I` | Make selected text italic |
| Underline   | `Ctrl+U`      | `⌘U` | Underline selected text   |
| Insert Link | `Ctrl+K`      | `⌘K` | Add or edit hyperlink     |

## Module-Specific Shortcuts

### Budgets

| Action      | Windows/Linux | Mac  | Description                 |
| ----------- | ------------- | ---- | --------------------------- |
| Save Budget | `Ctrl+S`      | `⌘S` | Save current budget changes |

### Calendar

| Action          | Windows/Linux | Mac | Description                         |
| --------------- | ------------- | --- | ----------------------------------- |
| Previous Period | `←`           | `←` | Navigate to previous day/week/month |
| Next Period     | `→`           | `→` | Navigate to next day/week/month     |
| Today           | `T`           | `T` | Jump to today's date                |

### Compliance

| Action      | Windows/Linux | Mac   | Description                   |
| ----------- | ------------- | ----- | ----------------------------- |
| Save Notes  | `Ctrl+Enter`  | `⌘↵`  | Save compliance check notes   |
| Cancel Edit | `Esc`         | `Esc` | Cancel current edit operation |

### Planner

| Action          | Windows/Linux | Mac      | Description                    |
| --------------- | ------------- | -------- | ------------------------------ |
| Multi-Select    | `Ctrl+Click`  | `⌘Click` | Select/deselect multiple items |
| Submit AI Query | `Enter`       | `↵`      | Send AI assistant query        |
| Close AI Panel  | `Esc`         | `Esc`    | Close AI assistant panel       |

### Reporting

| Action           | Windows/Linux | Mac   | Description                        |
| ---------------- | ------------- | ----- | ---------------------------------- |
| Save Report      | `Ctrl+S`      | `⌘S`  | Save current report                |
| Close Block List | `Esc`         | `Esc` | Close report block selection panel |

### Tickets

| Action      | Windows/Linux | Mac  | Description        |
| ----------- | ------------- | ---- | ------------------ |
| Submit Note | `Ctrl+Enter`  | `⌘↵` | Add note to ticket |

## Form & Input Shortcuts

Common shortcuts for forms and inputs:

| Action       | Windows/Linux | Mac   | Description                                |
| ------------ | ------------- | ----- | ------------------------------------------ |
| Submit Form  | `Enter`       | `↵`   | Submit current form (single-line inputs)   |
| Cancel/Close | `Esc`         | `Esc` | Cancel operation or close dialog           |
| Save & Close | `Ctrl+Enter`  | `⌘↵`  | Save changes and close (multi-line inputs) |

## Navigation Shortcuts

Keyboard navigation in lists and menus:

| Action      | Windows/Linux | Mac     | Description               |
| ----------- | ------------- | ------- | ------------------------- |
| Move Down   | `↓`           | `↓`     | Navigate to next item     |
| Move Up     | `↑`           | `↑`     | Navigate to previous item |
| Select Item | `Enter`       | `↵`     | Select focused item       |
| Open/Close  | `Space`       | `Space` | Toggle expandable items   |

## Search & Filter Shortcuts

| Action         | Windows/Linux | Mac   | Description                   |
| -------------- | ------------- | ----- | ----------------------------- |
| Clear Filters  | `Esc`         | `Esc` | Clear all active filters      |
| Navigate Chips | `←/→`         | `←/→` | Navigate between filter chips |
| Remove Chip    | `Backspace`   | `⌫`   | Remove selected filter chip   |

## Dialog & Modal Shortcuts

Standard shortcuts for dialogs and modals:

| Action  | Windows/Linux | Mac   | Description                    |
| ------- | ------------- | ----- | ------------------------------ |
| Confirm | `Enter`       | `↵`   | Confirm action or submit       |
| Cancel  | `Esc`         | `Esc` | Cancel and close dialog        |
| Save    | `Ctrl+Enter`  | `⌘↵`  | Save changes (in edit dialogs) |

## Email & Template Shortcuts

When composing emails or editing templates:

| Action        | Windows/Linux  | Mac        | Description                             |
| ------------- | -------------- | ---------- | --------------------------------------- |
| Add Recipient | `Enter` or `,` | `↵` or `,` | Add email address (in recipient fields) |

## Tips for Using Shortcuts

<Tip>
  **Platform Detection**: MSPortal.ai automatically detects your operating system and shows the appropriate key combinations. Mac users will see `⌘` (Command) while Windows/Linux users will see `Ctrl`.
</Tip>

<Info>
  **Shortcut Indicators**: Look for keyboard shortcut hints next to buttons and menu items throughout the interface. They appear as small keyboard badges like `⌘S` or `Ctrl+Enter`.
</Info>

<Warning>
  **Browser Conflicts**: Some keyboard shortcuts may conflict with browser defaults. If a shortcut doesn't work, check your browser's keyboard shortcut settings.
</Warning>

## Customization

Currently, keyboard shortcuts in MSPortal.ai are predefined and cannot be customized. However, you can:

* Use browser extensions to create custom shortcuts
* Configure your operating system's accessibility features
* Set up macro software for repetitive tasks

## Accessibility Notes

MSPortal.ai's keyboard shortcuts are designed with accessibility in mind:

* All major functions are accessible via keyboard
* Focus indicators show your current position
* Tab order follows logical flow
* Screen readers announce shortcut availability

<Note>
  **Need Help?** If you're having trouble with keyboard shortcuts, contact support for assistance with accessibility options and alternative navigation methods.
</Note>

## Quick Reference Card

Print this quick reference for easy access:

```
VERIFIED SHORTCUTS
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
Search:         Ctrl/⌘ + K
Sidebar:        Ctrl/⌘ + B
Save:           Ctrl/⌘ + S
Submit:         Ctrl/⌘ + Enter
Cancel:         Esc
Navigate:       Arrow Keys
Select:         Enter
Multi-Select:   Ctrl/⌘ + Click
```