Keyboard Shortcuts Guide

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Keyboard Shortcuts Guide

MONTON provides basic keyboard shortcuts to help you navigate the application more efficiently. While the application is primarily designed for mouse/touch interaction, these shortcuts can improve your productivity.

Available Shortcuts

System-wide shortcuts:

  • Ctrl + K (Windows) / Cmd + K (Mac): Open global search
  • Ctrl + B (Windows) / Cmd + B (Mac): Toggle sidebar collapse/expand
  • Esc: Close modals, dropdowns, and overlays

Standard Browser Navigation

Browser shortcuts that work in MONTON:

  • Ctrl + R (Windows) / Cmd + R (Mac): Refresh current page
  • Alt + ← (Windows) / Cmd + ← (Mac): Go back (browser back)
  • Alt + → (Windows) / Cmd + → (Mac): Go forward (browser forward)
  • Ctrl + F (Windows) / Cmd + F (Mac): Find on page
  • Tab: Navigate forward through interface elements
  • Shift + Tab: Navigate backward through interface elements

Form and Input Shortcuts

Text Input

Standard text editing shortcuts:

  • Ctrl + A (Windows) / Cmd + A (Mac): Select all text
  • Ctrl + C (Windows) / Cmd + C (Mac): Copy text
  • Ctrl + V (Windows) / Cmd + V (Mac): Paste text
  • Ctrl + X (Windows) / Cmd + X (Mac): Cut text
  • Ctrl + Z (Windows) / Cmd + Z (Mac): Undo
  • Ctrl + Y (Windows) / Cmd + Shift + Z (Mac): Redo

Form Navigation

Form interaction shortcuts:

  • Tab: Move to next form field
  • Shift + Tab: Move to previous form field
  • Enter: Submit form or activate button (context-dependent)
  • Esc: Cancel form editing or close modal
  • Space: Activate checkboxes and buttons

Task and Project Shortcuts

Task Management

When editing tasks:

  • Enter: Save task name when editing
  • Esc: Cancel task editing
  • Tab: Navigate between task fields

Dialog and Modal Shortcuts

Modal interaction:

  • Esc: Close dialog or modal
  • Enter: Confirm action (when focused on confirm button)
  • Tab: Navigate between modal elements

Search Functionality

Search shortcuts:

  • Ctrl + K (Windows) / Cmd + K (Mac): Open global search
  • Enter: Execute search or select search result
  • Esc: Close search
  • ↑/↓: Navigate search results (when available)

Accessibility Shortcuts

Screen Reader Support

Basic accessibility navigation:

  • Tab: Navigate to next interactive element
  • Shift + Tab: Navigate to previous interactive element
  • Enter: Activate buttons and links
  • Space: Activate checkboxes and toggle buttons

Browser-Specific Considerations

Chrome/Edge

  • All standard shortcuts work as expected
  • Ctrl + Shift + I (Windows) / Cmd + Option + I (Mac): Open developer tools

Firefox

  • All standard shortcuts work as expected
  • Some shortcuts may have slight variations

Safari

  • Cmd key shortcuts work as expected
  • Tab navigation may need to be enabled in Safari preferences

Limitations and Notes

What’s NOT Available

MONTON does not currently support:

  • Custom keyboard shortcuts for specific features
  • Vim-style navigation keys
  • Complex keyboard shortcuts for project management
  • Keyboard shortcuts for time tracking
  • Application-specific hotkeys beyond search and sidebar

Platform Differences

Windows vs Mac:

  • Windows uses Ctrl key for most shortcuts
  • Mac uses Cmd key instead of Ctrl
  • Some shortcuts may behave differently based on browser

Mobile Devices

  • Keyboard shortcuts are not available on mobile devices
  • Touch gestures replace keyboard navigation on mobile

Tips for Efficient Use

Getting Started

  1. Master the basics: Start with Ctrl/Cmd + K for search and Ctrl/Cmd + B for sidebar
  2. Use Tab navigation: Navigate forms and interfaces without the mouse
  3. Learn Esc behavior: Use Esc to quickly close modals and cancel actions

Productivity Tips

  1. Combine with mouse: Use shortcuts to complement mouse interaction
  2. Focus on search: The global search (Ctrl/Cmd + K) is the most powerful shortcut
  3. Form efficiency: Use Tab and Enter to navigate forms quickly
  4. Modal management: Use Esc to quickly close unwanted dialogs

Browser Optimization

  1. Enable tab navigation: Ensure tab navigation is enabled in your browser
  2. Learn browser shortcuts: Combine MONTON shortcuts with browser shortcuts
  3. Bookmark frequently used pages: Use browser bookmarks for quick access

Troubleshooting Shortcuts

Common Issues

Shortcuts not working:

  • Ensure you’re not in a text input field (some shortcuts are disabled in inputs)
  • Check if browser extensions are interfering with shortcuts
  • Verify your browser supports the specific shortcut
  • Try refreshing the page if shortcuts stop working

Tab navigation not working:

  • Enable tab navigation in browser settings (especially Safari)
  • Check if focus is trapped in a modal or dropdown
  • Ensure JavaScript is enabled

Search shortcut not opening:

  • Make sure you’re not in a text input field
  • Check if another application is capturing the shortcut
  • Try clicking elsewhere on the page first

Browser Settings

Chrome/Edge:

  • No special configuration needed
  • All shortcuts work by default

Firefox:

  • No special configuration needed
  • All shortcuts work by default

Safari:

  • Enable “Press Tab to highlight each item on a webpage” in Safari preferences
  • Go to Safari > Preferences > Advanced > Accessibility

Future Enhancements

Planned Improvements

While MONTON currently has limited keyboard shortcuts, future versions may include:

  • More application-specific shortcuts
  • Customizable keyboard shortcuts
  • Enhanced accessibility features
  • Power user navigation options

Feedback and Requests

If you have suggestions for additional keyboard shortcuts:

  • Contact your organization administrator
  • Provide feedback through support channels
  • Specify which workflows would benefit from shortcuts