Keyboard shortcuts

In this section, we will discuss some of the most useful keyboard shortcuts in Baserow that can help you work quickly and efficiently.

While using Baserow, you may find yourself performing repetitive tasks that can be time-consuming. That’s where keyboard shortcuts come in handy. Keyboard shortcuts are key combinations that allow you to perform a task with a single keystroke or a combination of keystrokes. By using keyboard shortcuts, you can save time and increase your productivity while working in Baserow.

Mac keyboard shortcuts

General
Cmd ⌘ Z Undo action.
Cmd ⌘ Shift ⇧ Z Redo action.
Cmd ⌘ P Print the current table view or current expanded record (if inside an expanded record).
Cmd ⌘ Shift ⇧ S Opens search bar.
Grid view
Cmd ⌘ C Copy a cell or range of cells.
Cmd ⌘ V Paste a cell or range of cells.
or Tab Move forth ( R ) between cells in a row.
or Shift ⇧ Tab Move back ( L ) between cells in a row.
Move up between cells in a row.
Move down between cells in a row.
Shift ⇧ Enter Insert a row below the selected cell.
Enter or F2 Edit the selected cell. (Press Enter again to update the cell.) Clicking Enter on a file will open the file upload window. Clicking Enter on a linked field will open the linked table window. Clicking Enter on a boolean field will check/uncheck the cell.
Esc Close an enlarged row.
Shift ⇧ Click Select multiple cells. Click the first cell in the range, and then hold down Shift while you click the last cell in the range.
Shift ⇧ or Shift ⇧ Hold down Shift + up/down arrow keys to expand your selection up or down in Grid view.
Shift ⇧ or Shift ⇧ Hold down Shift + right/left arrow keys to expand your selection to the right or left in Grid view.
Space bar Opens an enlarged version of a row.

Windows keyboard shortcuts

General
Ctrl Z Undo action.
Ctrl Shift ⇧ Z Redo action.
Ctrl P Print the current table view or current expanded record (if inside an expanded record).
Ctrl Shift ⇧ S Opens search bar.
Grid view
Ctrl C Copy a cell or range of cells.
Ctrl V Paste a cell or range of cells.
or Tab Move forth ( R ) between cells in a row.
or Shift ⇧ Tab Move back ( L ) between cells in a row.
Move up between cells in a row.
Move down between cells in a row.
Shift ⇧ Enter Insert a row below the selected cell.
Enter or F2 Edit the selected cell. (Press Enter again to update the cell.) Clicking Enter on a file will open the file upload window. Clicking Enter on a linked field will open the linked table window. Clicking Enter on a boolean field will check/uncheck the cell.
Esc Close an enlarged row.
Shift ⇧ Click Select multiple cells. Click the first cell in the range, and then hold down Shift while you click the last cell in the range.
Shift ⇧ or Shift ⇧ Hold down Shift + up/down arrow keys to expand your selection up or down in Grid view.
Shift ⇧ or Shift ⇧ Hold down Shift + right/left arrow keys to expand your selection to the right or left in Grid view.
Space bar Opens an enlarged version of a row.

Keyboard shortcuts for the Application Builder

You can navigate and build with Baserow Application Builder using only your keyboard.

Shortcut
Delete/Suppr Duplicate the selected element.
or or or Select another element.
Ctrl + or or or Move the selected element.
P Select a parent element.
C Select the first child of the currently selected container element.

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