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Keyboard Shortcuts Reference

Quick reference for all X21 keyboard shortcuts. Mac users: Replace Ctrl with Cmd.

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Global Shortcuts

ShortcutAction
Ctrl+HToggle conversation history panel
Ctrl+Shift+TToggle tools management panel
Ctrl+NStart new conversation
EscapeCancel streaming / Close overlays

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Input Area

ShortcutAction
TabSend message (when ready)
Shift+EnterNew line in input
Ctrl+VPaste (including files)
@Open sheet mention palette

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Command Palette

ShortcutAction
/Open slash command palette
Arrow Up/DownNavigate commands/mentions
EnterSelect command/mention
EscapeClose palette
Type to searchFilter commands
ShortcutAction
Arrow keysNavigate lists/palettes
TabMove between UI elements
EnterActivate focused element
EscapeClose panels/overlays

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Message Actions

ShortcutAction
Click range pillNavigate to range in Excel
Click sheet mentionSwitch to that sheet
Ctrl+CCopy message content

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Tool Panels

ShortcutAction
Ctrl+Shift+TOpen/close tools panel
Arrow keysNavigate tool list
SpaceToggle tool on/off
SearchFilter tools

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History Panel

ShortcutAction
Ctrl+HOpen/close history
Arrow keysNavigate conversations
EnterLoad selected conversation
SearchFilter by keywords

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Focus Management

  • Input area auto-focuses on startup
  • Focus returns to input after tool approvals
  • Tab cycles through interactive elements
  • Escape returns focus to input

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Tips

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Efficiency

Use keyboard for common tasks: 
Ctrl+H → Find conversation → Enter → Continue work
Quick tool management: 
Ctrl+Shift+T → Search tool → Toggle → Escape

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Combinations

Chain shortcuts for workflows: 
1. Ctrl+N (new chat)
2. @ + sheet name (reference sheet)
3. / + command (execute workflow)

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Platform Differences

Windows/LinuxMacAction
Ctrl+HCmd+HToggle history
Ctrl+Shift+TCmd+Shift+TToggle tools
Ctrl+NCmd+NNew chat
Ctrl+VCmd+VPaste

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Accessibility

  • Full keyboard navigation supported
  • No mouse required for any operation
  • Screen reader compatible
  • Focus indicators visible