Keyboard Shortcuts

Navigate Simpl faster with keyboard shortcuts designed for power users.

Overview

Simpl includes keyboard shortcuts for common actions, allowing you to browse and navigate without using the mouse.

Keyboard shortcuts dialog

Accessing the Shortcuts Reference

Press ? at any time to open the keyboard shortcuts dialog, which shows all available shortcuts.

Navigation Shortcuts

List View Navigation

Shortcut	Action
j	Move to next record
k	Move to previous record
↓	Move to next record
↑	Move to previous record
Enter	Open selected record detail
o	Open selected record detail

Navigating with keyboard

Record Selection

As you navigate with j/k, the currently selected record is highlighted. Press Enter to open it.

Detail View Navigation

Shortcut	Action
Escape	Close detail view
j	Next record (while in detail)
k	Previous record (while in detail)

Search and Filter Shortcuts

Shortcut	Action
/	Focus search input
Escape	Clear search / close panels

Quick Search Workflow

1. Press / to focus search
2. Type your query
3. Press Escape to clear and return to list
4. Or press ↓ to navigate results

Panel Shortcuts

Shortcut	Action
?	Open shortcuts help
Escape	Close any open panel/modal

Vim-Style Navigation

Simpl uses vim-inspired navigation keys:

• j - Down (next)
• k - Up (previous)

This allows efficient one-handed navigation familiar to vim users.

Vim-style navigation diagram

Tips for Efficient Navigation

Browse Without Mouse

1. Use j/k to scan through records
2. Press Enter to open interesting records
3. Press Escape to close and continue
4. Use / to search when you know what you want

Quick Record Review

For reviewing multiple records:

1. Open detail view with Enter
2. Press j to advance to next record
3. Review continues without closing modal
4. Press Escape when done

Search Workflow

1. Press / to start searching
2. Type your query
3. Results filter automatically
4. Use j/k to navigate results
5. Enter to open a result

Keyboard Accessibility

Focus Management

Simpl maintains logical focus order:

• Tab through interactive elements
• Enter activates focused elements
• Escape closes modals and panels

Screen Reader Support

Keyboard navigation works with screen readers:

• Proper ARIA labels
• Focus announcements
• Semantic structure

Customization

Currently, keyboard shortcuts are not customizable. The defaults are designed to be intuitive and conflict-free with browser shortcuts.

Shortcut Quick Reference

Essential Shortcuts

Shortcut	Action
?	Show all shortcuts
j / ↓	Next record
k / ↑	Previous record
Enter	Open record
Escape	Close / go back
/	Search

When in Detail View

Shortcut	Action
j	Next record
k	Previous record
Escape	Close detail view

Best Practices

Learn the Core Three

Start with these essential shortcuts:

1. j/k - Navigate up/down
2. Enter - Open/select
3. Escape - Close/cancel

Once comfortable, add:

4. / - Quick search
5. ? - Reference other shortcuts

Combine with Mouse

Keyboard shortcuts complement mouse usage:

• Use mouse for complex selection
• Use keyboard for rapid navigation
• Switch based on your workflow

Practice Makes Perfect

Keyboard navigation becomes faster with practice:

• Force yourself to use shortcuts
• Avoid reaching for the mouse
• Speed improves over time

Next Steps

• Export your data for external analysis
• Learn about security and data protection
• Return to the documentation hub