Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard Shortcuts
Master InsightLens with these keyboard shortcuts for faster navigation and analysis.
Global Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
Ctrl/Cmd + F |
Quick Search | Search across all data and features |
Ctrl/Cmd + , |
Settings | Open application settings |
Ctrl/Cmd + R |
Refresh | Reload current page/data |
Ctrl/Cmd + \ |
Toggle Sidebar | Show/hide navigation sidebar |
F11 |
Fullscreen | Toggle fullscreen mode |
Ctrl/Cmd + Q |
Quit | Exit application |
Navigation Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
Alt + 1 |
Dashboard | Navigate to main dashboard |
Alt + 2 |
Units | Go to units overview page |
Alt + 3 |
AI Chat | Open AI assistant |
Alt + 4 |
Import | Access data import page |
Alt + 5 |
Settings | Open settings page |
Ctrl/Cmd + H |
Home | Return to dashboard |
Ctrl/Cmd + ← |
Back | Go to previous page |
Ctrl/Cmd + → |
Forward | Go to next page |
Data Analysis Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
N |
New Analysis | Start new analysis or query |
E |
Export | Export current view/chart |
D |
Download | Download data for current view |
P |
Print current page | |
Ctrl/Cmd + Z |
Undo | Undo last filter/action |
Ctrl/Cmd + Y |
Redo | Redo last undone action |
Chart and Visualization Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
+ or = |
Zoom In | Zoom into chart details |
- |
Zoom Out | Zoom out of chart |
0 |
Reset Zoom | Return to default zoom level |
Space |
Pan Mode | Hold and drag to pan charts |
Shift + Click |
Multi-select | Select multiple data points |
Ctrl/Cmd + A |
Select All | Select all visible data points |
Filter and Search Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
Ctrl/Cmd + K |
Command Palette | Quick command search |
/ |
Search Mode | Focus on search input |
Escape |
Clear | Clear current search/filters |
Enter |
Apply | Apply current filter settings |
Ctrl/Cmd + Enter |
Quick Filter | Apply quick filter shortcut |
Tab |
Next Field | Move to next filter field |
Shift + Tab |
Previous Field | Move to previous filter field |
AI Assistant Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
Ctrl/Cmd + ' |
AI Chat | Quick access to AI assistant |
Shift + Enter |
New Line | Add line break in AI query |
Enter |
Send Query | Submit question to AI |
↑ |
Previous Query | Recall previous question |
↓ |
Next Query | Navigate forward in query history |
Ctrl/Cmd + L |
Clear Chat | Clear conversation history |
Import and Data Management
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
Ctrl/Cmd + O |
Open File | Browse for files to import |
Ctrl/Cmd + I |
Import | Open import dialog |
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + I |
Bulk Import | Import multiple files |
Ctrl/Cmd + S |
Save | Save current state/view |
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + S |
Save As | Save with new name/location |
Accessibility Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
Tab |
Next Element | Navigate to next focusable element |
Shift + Tab |
Previous Element | Navigate to previous element |
Enter |
Activate | Activate focused button/link |
Space |
Select | Select/toggle focused item |
Ctrl/Cmd + + |
Increase Font | Make text larger |
Ctrl/Cmd + - |
Decrease Font | Make text smaller |
Ctrl/Cmd + 0 |
Reset Font | Return to default text size |
Advanced Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + D |
Debug Mode | Enable debug information |
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + R |
Hard Refresh | Force reload with cache clear |
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + C |
Console | Open developer console |
F12 |
Developer Tools | Open browser developer tools |
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + Delete |
Clear Data | Clear application cache |
Platform-Specific Variations
Windows Additional Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|———-|——–|————-|
| Alt + F4 | Close Window | Close current window |
| Windows + D | Show Desktop | Minimize all windows |
| Alt + Tab | Switch Apps | Switch between applications |
macOS Additional Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|———-|——–|————-|
| Cmd + W | Close Window | Close current window |
| Cmd + M | Minimize | Minimize window |
| Cmd + Tab | Switch Apps | Switch between applications |
| Cmd + Space | Spotlight | Open system search |
Linux Additional Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|———-|——–|————-|
| Alt + F4 | Close Window | Close current window |
| Super + D | Show Desktop | Show desktop |
| Alt + Tab | Switch Apps | Switch between applications |
Context-Specific Shortcuts
Dashboard Page
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|———-|——–|————-|
| R | Refresh Data | Reload dashboard data |
| F | Filter Panel | Toggle filter panel |
| C | Chart Options | Open chart customization |
| 1-9 | Quick Views | Switch to preset dashboard views |
Units Page
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|———-|——–|————-|
| S | Sort Options | Open sort menu |
| F | Advanced Filters | Open filter panel |
| G | Grid View | Switch to grid layout |
| L | List View | Switch to list layout |
| Enter | View Details | Open selected unit details |
AI Chat Page
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|———-|——–|————-|
| Ctrl/Cmd + N | New Chat | Start new conversation |
| Ctrl/Cmd + Delete | Clear History | Clear conversation |
| Ctrl/Cmd + D | Duplicate Query | Copy current question |
| Shift + Click | Copy Response | Copy AI response to clipboard |
Import Page
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|———-|——–|————-|
| Ctrl/Cmd + U | Upload Files | Open file browser |
| Delete | Remove File | Remove selected file from queue |
| Enter | Start Import | Begin import process |
| Escape | Cancel Import | Stop current import |
Customizing Shortcuts
Changing Default Shortcuts
- Go to Settings (
Ctrl/Cmd + ,) - Select Keyboard section
- Click on shortcut to modify
- Press desired key combination
- Save changes
Creating Custom Shortcuts
- Open Settings > Keyboard
- Click Add Custom Shortcut
- Choose action from dropdown
- Set key combination
- Test and save
Resetting Shortcuts
- Go to Settings > Keyboard
- Click Reset to Defaults
- Confirm reset action
- Restart application if needed
Tips for Efficient Use
Memory Aids
- Navigation: Alt + Number follows sidebar order
- Common Actions: Ctrl/Cmd + Letter (standard conventions)
- View Controls: Function keys and symbols
- Context: Letter keys for page-specific actions
Workflow Optimization
- Learn core navigation shortcuts first (Alt + 1-5)
- Master your most-used features (likely filtering and export)
- Practice AI shortcuts if you use AI features frequently
- Customize shortcuts for your specific workflow
Accessibility Benefits
- Faster navigation for power users
- Reduced mouse dependency for accessibility needs
- Consistent experience across different platforms
- Muscle memory development for frequent tasks
Troubleshooting Shortcuts
Shortcuts Not Working
- Check focus: Ensure correct element is focused
- Verify context: Some shortcuts are page-specific
- Clear modifiers: Release all keys and try again
- Restart app: Reload keyboard event handlers
Conflicts with System Shortcuts
- Modify InsightLens shortcuts in settings
- Disable conflicting system shortcuts (if possible)
- Use alternative key combinations
- Contact support for persistent conflicts
Platform Differences
- Cmd vs Ctrl: macOS uses Cmd, others use Ctrl
- Function keys: May require Fn key on some keyboards
- Alt vs Option: Different labels, same functionality
- Context menus: Right-click vs Ctrl+click on macOS
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