Keyboard shortcuts for input fields
This table shows the keyboard shortcuts which are dependent on the field type:
| Field type or dialog | Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Text input field | Ctrl+C | Copy |
| Ctrl+V | Paste | |
| Ctrl+X | Cut | |
| Ctrl+A | Select all | |
| Ctrl+Z | Undo last change | |
| Field with browse button | Ctrl+B | Open browse session |
| Drop-down listbox field | Alt+↓ | |
| Open drop-down list | ||
| ↓ | Select next item in list | |
| ↑ | Select previous item in list | |
| <Letter> | Select first item which starts with <Letter> (case insensitive compare) | |
| Esc | Close the drop-down list and ignore change. | |
| Enter | Close the drop-down list and commit change. | |
| Date field | Alt+↓ | Open date picker |
| ↑ | Increment day, month, or year, depending on the caret position.
Use ← and → to navigate. |
|
| ↓ | Decrement day, month, or year, depending on the caret position.
Use ← and → to navigate. |
|
| Date picker dialog | → ← ↑ ↓ | Navigate days |
| PageUp | Previous month | |
| PageDown | Next month | |
| Shift+PageUp | Previous year | |
| Shift+PageDown | Next year | |
| t | Today | |
| Esc | Close the date picker and ignore change. | |
| Enter | Close the date picker and commit change. | |
| Time field | ↑ | Increment hour, minute, second, or AM/PM, depending on the caret position.
Use ← and → to navigate. |
| ↓ | Decrement hour, minute, second, or AM/PM, depending on the caret position.
Use ← and → to navigate. |
|
| Check box field | Space | Toggle selection |
| Radio button field | → ← ↑ ↓ | Navigate a group of radio buttons. |
| Space | Select option which has focus |