Keyboard Shortcuts
Complete list of keyboard shortcuts and hotkeys for faster navigation and productivity in PlantKeeper.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Master PlantKeeper with keyboard shortcuts for faster navigation and productivity. This guide covers all available hotkeys and how to customize them.
🎯 What You'll Learn
- Essential keyboard shortcuts for daily use
- Navigation and form shortcuts
- Plant management hotkeys
- How to customize shortcuts
- Accessibility features
⚡ Quick Reference
Most Used Shortcuts:
Ctrl/Cmd + K- Quick Search (find anything fast)Ctrl/Cmd + N- Add New PlantCtrl/Cmd + S- Save Current FormCtrl/Cmd + /- Show All ShortcutsEsc- Close Modal/Dialog
Platform Note:
- Windows/Linux: Use
Ctrl - Mac: Use
Cmd(Command key)
📚 Complete Shortcut Guide
Global Shortcuts
Available everywhere in PlantKeeper:
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
Ctrl/Cmd + K | Quick Search | Open universal search (find plants, commands, pages) |
Ctrl/Cmd + / | Show Shortcuts | Display this keyboard shortcuts panel |
Ctrl/Cmd + , | Open Settings | Go to settings page |
Ctrl/Cmd + B | Toggle Sidebar | Show/hide navigation sidebar |
? | Help | Open contextual help (where available) |
Esc | Close/Cancel | Close modal, cancel action, clear search |
Navigation Shortcuts
Move around PlantKeeper quickly:
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
G + H | Go Home | Navigate to dashboard (press G, then H) |
G + P | Go to Plants | Navigate to plants list |
G + R | Go to Reminders | Navigate to reminders page |
G + D | Go to Diary | Navigate to diary/journal |
G + A | Go to Analytics | Navigate to analytics page |
G + S | Go to Settings | Navigate to settings |
Alt + ← | Back | Go to previous page |
Alt + → | Forward | Go to next page (browser history) |
Note: G-based shortcuts are sequence shortcuts - press and release G, then press the second key.
Plant Management
Add, edit, and manage plants:
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
Ctrl/Cmd + N | New Plant | Open "Add Plant" form |
Ctrl/Cmd + E | Edit Plant | Edit currently selected plant |
Ctrl/Cmd + D | Duplicate Plant | Duplicate current plant |
Delete | Archive/Delete | Archive or delete selected plant |
Ctrl/Cmd + F | Filter Plants | Focus plant filter input |
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + F | Advanced Filters | Open advanced filter panel |
Ctrl/Cmd + A | Select All | Select all plants (in list view) |
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + A | Deselect All | Clear selection |
Forms and Editing
Work faster with forms:
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
Ctrl/Cmd + S | Save | Save current form |
Ctrl/Cmd + Enter | Submit | Submit form and close |
Esc | Cancel | Cancel edit and close form |
Tab | Next Field | Move to next form field |
Shift + Tab | Previous Field | Move to previous field |
Ctrl/Cmd + Z | Undo | Undo last change (text fields) |
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + Z | Redo | Redo undone change |
Ctrl/Cmd + X | Cut | Cut selected text |
Ctrl/Cmd + C | Copy | Copy selected text |
Ctrl/Cmd + V | Paste | Paste from clipboard |
Reminders and Tasks
Manage reminders efficiently:
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
R + C | Complete Reminder | Mark selected reminder as complete |
R + S | Snooze Reminder | Snooze selected reminder (1 hour) |
R + D | Dismiss Reminder | Dismiss reminder notification |
R + N | New Reminder | Create new reminder for selected plant |
Space | Toggle Complete | Toggle reminder completion status |
Enter | Open Details | Open reminder details |
Diary and Journal
Quick diary entry creation:
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
Ctrl/Cmd + J | New Diary Entry | Create new diary entry |
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + J | Quick Note | Quick diary entry (minimal form) |
Ctrl/Cmd + U | Upload Photo | Upload photo to current entry |
Photo Management
Work with photos:
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
Ctrl/Cmd + U | Upload Photo | Open photo upload dialog |
← / → | Previous/Next Photo | Navigate photo gallery |
Space | Fullscreen | Toggle fullscreen view (in gallery) |
Esc | Exit Fullscreen | Close fullscreen photo view |
Delete | Delete Photo | Delete currently selected photo |
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + R | Rotate Right | Rotate photo 90° clockwise |
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + L | Rotate Left | Rotate photo 90° counter-clockwise |
Plant Doctor
Navigate AI conversations:
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
Ctrl/Cmd + L | New Conversation | Start new Plant Doctor conversation |
Ctrl/Cmd + Enter | Send Message | Send message in chat |
↑ | Previous Message | Edit your last message |
Esc | Close Conversation | Close conversation sidebar |
List Navigation
Navigate plant/diary lists:
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
↑ / ↓ | Previous/Next Item | Move selection up/down |
J / K | Down/Up (Vim-style) | Alternate navigation keys |
Enter | Open Item | Open selected plant/entry |
Space | Select Item | Select/deselect item (multi-select) |
Page Up / Page Down | Scroll Page | Scroll list by page |
Home | First Item | Jump to first item in list |
End | Last Item | Jump to last item in list |
Search
Search efficiently:
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
Ctrl/Cmd + K | Quick Search | Universal search (plants, actions, pages) |
Ctrl/Cmd + F | Find on Page | Browser find (search text on page) |
↑ / ↓ | Navigate Results | Move through search results |
Enter | Select Result | Go to selected result |
Esc | Close Search | Close search panel |
Browser Shortcuts
Standard browser shortcuts that work in PlantKeeper:
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
Ctrl/Cmd + R | Refresh | Refresh current page |
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + R | Hard Refresh | Clear cache and refresh |
Ctrl/Cmd + + | Zoom In | Increase page zoom |
Ctrl/Cmd + - | Zoom Out | Decrease page zoom |
Ctrl/Cmd + 0 | Reset Zoom | Reset zoom to 100% |
Ctrl/Cmd + T | New Tab | Open new browser tab |
Ctrl/Cmd + W | Close Tab | Close current browser tab |
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + T | Reopen Tab | Reopen last closed tab |
F5 | Refresh | Refresh page (alternative) |
F11 | Fullscreen | Toggle browser fullscreen mode |
💡 Customizing Shortcuts
Change Keyboard Shortcuts (Pro/Team Plans):
- Go to Settings → Advanced → Keyboard Shortcuts
- Click shortcut you want to change
- Press new key combination
- Avoid conflicts with browser shortcuts
- Click "Save"
Tips for Custom Shortcuts:
- Use
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + [Key]for custom shortcuts (less conflicts) - Avoid
Ctrl/Cmd + T/W/Q/N(browser reserved) - Test new shortcuts (ensure they work)
- Document your custom shortcuts
Reset to Defaults:
- Settings → Advanced → Keyboard Shortcuts → "Reset All"
🔧 Accessibility Features
Keyboard-Only Navigation:
Tab Navigation:
Tab- Move to next interactive elementShift + Tab- Move to previous elementEnter- Activate button/linkSpace- Toggle checkbox/selection
Skip to Content:
- Press
Tabon page load → "Skip to main content" link appears - Press
Enterto skip navigation
Screen Reader Support:
- All interactive elements labeled
- ARIA landmarks for navigation
- Form validation announced
- Status updates spoken
Focus Indicators:
- Visible focus outlines on all elements
- High contrast focus styles available
- Focus never hidden
Keyboard Shortcuts Panel:
- Press
Ctrl/Cmd + /anytime to see shortcuts - Searchable shortcut list
- Grouped by category
📱 Mobile Gestures
Touch Shortcuts (Mobile/Tablet):
| Gesture | Action |
|---|---|
| Swipe Right | Open sidebar |
| Swipe Left | Close sidebar (when open) |
| Pull Down | Refresh list |
| Long Press | Context menu (plant/entry options) |
| Pinch | Zoom photo in/out |
| Double Tap | Quick complete (reminder) |
| Swipe Left on Item | Quick actions (archive, delete) |
Tap Targets:
- Minimum 44x44 pixels (accessible)
- Proper spacing between elements
- Visual feedback on tap
💡 Tips & Tricks
Power User Workflow:
- Use
Ctrl/Cmd + Kfor quick search (fastest way to find anything) - Learn G-based navigation (
G + H,G + P, etc.) for instant page switching - Use
Ctrl/Cmd + Nto add plants without leaving current page - Master list navigation (
↑/↓+Enter) for mouse-free browsing
Efficiency Tips:
- Quick Search (
Ctrl/Cmd + K) is your best friend - Use Tab to navigate forms (faster than mouse)
- Sequence shortcuts (
G + H) are faster once learned - Customize shortcuts for actions you use most
Learning Shortcuts:
- Start with 5 most-used shortcuts
- Add one new shortcut per week
- Press
Ctrl/Cmd + /anytime for reference - Practice shortcuts daily (muscle memory)
Common Mistakes:
- Forgetting to release
Gbefore second key in sequence shortcuts - Using
Ctrlon Mac instead ofCmd - Trying to learn all shortcuts at once (overwhelming)
❓ Common Questions
Q: Do keyboard shortcuts work on mobile?
A: Some shortcuts work with external keyboards (iPad with keyboard, Android with keyboard). Touch gestures are primary mobile input. See Mobile Gestures section above.
Q: Can I disable keyboard shortcuts?
A: Yes, but not recommended for accessibility. Go to Settings → Advanced → Keyboard Shortcuts → Toggle "Enable Keyboard Shortcuts" off.
Q: Why don't some shortcuts work?
A: Possible reasons:
- Browser extension conflict (try incognito mode)
- Browser reserved shortcut (can't override)
- Focus on element that doesn't support shortcut
- Keyboard layout difference (non-QWERTY)
Q: Can I print a shortcut cheat sheet?
A: Yes! Press Ctrl/Cmd + / → Click "Print Cheat Sheet" button → Print or save as PDF.
Q: How do I learn shortcuts quickly?
A:
- Focus on 5 most-used first
- Keep shortcut panel open initially (
Ctrl/Cmd + /) - Use shortcuts consciously (resist mouse)
- Practice daily for 1 week (becomes muscle memory)
🔗 Related Topics
- Advanced Settings - Customize shortcuts
- Quick Start Guide - Getting started
- Troubleshooting - Fix shortcut issues
- FAQ - Common questions
💡 Pro Tip: Master these 5 shortcuts for 10x productivity - Ctrl/Cmd + K (search), Ctrl/Cmd + N (new plant), Ctrl/Cmd + S (save), Ctrl/Cmd + / (help), Esc (cancel). Everything else you can learn gradually!
Show Shortcuts Anytime: Press Ctrl/Cmd + / 🚀