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.

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 column
↓ Move down between cells in a column
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 Select a cell then click the space bar to open 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 column
↓ Move down between cells in a column
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 Select a cell then click the space bar to open an enlarged version of a row

Keyboard shortcuts for the Application Builder

You can navigate and build with Baserow Application Builder using your keyboard. By using keyboard shortcuts, you can save time and increase your productivity while working in Baserow.

Shortcut
Delete/Suppr Duplicate the selected element
← or → or ↓ or ↑ Select another element
Ctrl + ← or → or ↓ or ↑ Ctrl + arrow keys to move the selected element
P Select a parent element
C Select the first child of the currently selected container element

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