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PlaneConnection supports keyboard shortcuts for navigation and common actions. Shortcuts use modifier keys appropriate to the operating system: Cmd on macOS, Ctrl on Windows and Linux.

Global Shortcuts

Available on every page throughout the platform.
Shortcut (Mac)Shortcut (Windows/Linux)Action
Cmd + KCtrl + KOpen the command palette.
[[Toggle sidebar collapse/expand.
??Open the keyboard shortcuts reference overlay.
EscapeEscapeClose modal, drawer, or command palette.
Navigate to top-level pages. Press each key in sequence (not simultaneously) — for example, press G, release, then press D.
ShortcutDestinationModule
G then DDashboard
G then RSafety ReportsSMS
G then IInvestigationsSMS
G then CCPAsSMS
G then HHazards / Risk RegisterSMS
G then XComplianceSMS
G then TTripsOps
G then AAircraftOps
G then SSchedule / Dispatch BoardOps
G then PPeople (Crew & Passengers)Ops
G then ESettingsAdmin

Action Shortcuts

Trigger context-dependent actions on the current page.
Shortcut (Mac)Shortcut (Windows/Linux)Action
NNCreate new record (context-dependent: new report on Reports page, new trip on Trips page, etc.).
//Focus the search/filter input on the current page.
Cmd + EnterCtrl + EnterSubmit the current form.
Cmd + SCtrl + SSave the current record (when in edit mode).
Cmd + Shift + ECtrl + Shift + EExport current view to CSV.

Table Shortcuts

Available when a data table is focused. Tables are focused by clicking within the table area or by tabbing into it.
ShortcutAction
JMove selection down one row.
KMove selection up one row.
EnterOpen the selected row’s detail view.
SpaceToggle row selection (for bulk actions).
Cmd + A / Ctrl + ASelect all rows on the current page.

Command Palette

The command palette (Cmd + K / Ctrl + K) is a searchable launcher for pages, records, and actions.
FeatureDescription
Page navigationType a page name to navigate directly.
Record searchSearch for reports, trips, aircraft, or people by identifier or keyword.
ActionsTrigger common actions (new report, new trip, switch workspace).
SettingsJump to specific settings pages.
Recent itemsDisplayed at the top when the palette is first opened, ranked by recency.
Results are ranked by relevance and recency. Typing filters results. Enter selects the highlighted result; Escape closes the palette.

Module Switcher

The command palette includes a module switcher for navigating between the SMS and Ops modules.
Shortcut (Mac)Shortcut (Windows/Linux)Action
Cmd + 1Ctrl + 1Switch to SMS module.
Cmd + 2Ctrl + 2Switch to Ops module.
Cmd + 3Ctrl + 3Switch to Admin / Settings.

Shortcut Behavior Rules

RuleScope
Disabled in text inputsNavigation shortcuts (G sequences), action shortcuts (N, /)
Active only with table focusTable shortcuts (J, K)
Active regardless of sidebar stateAll shortcuts
Disabled when modal is openAll shortcuts except Escape

Quickstart

Get oriented with the PlaneConnection interface.

Command Center

Power-user workflows using the command palette and shortcuts.
Last modified on April 11, 2026