Keyboard shortcuts
Defaults below are for Windows / Linux. On macOS most Ctrl chords become ⌘, with Finder-style navigation and delete (see the end).
Every rebindable action can be changed under Command palette → Keyboard shortcuts. A new binding displaces whatever previously owned that chord.
Global & palette
| Action | Default |
|---|---|
| Command palette | Ctrl+Shift+P |
| Filter current folder | Ctrl+F |
| Sidebar quick search | Alt+F |
| Quit | Ctrl+Q |
Tabs
| Action | Default |
|---|---|
| New tab | Ctrl+T |
| Close tab | Ctrl+W |
| Next tab | Ctrl+Tab |
| Previous tab | Ctrl+Shift+Tab |
Navigation
| Action | Default | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Back | Alt+← | Mouse Back button also works |
| Forward | Alt+→ | Mouse Forward button also works |
| Up one folder | Alt+↑ | Bare Backspace too (unless an input is focused) |
| Open / enter | Enter | |
| Cancel / clear checks | Esc |
Selection & files
| Action | Default |
|---|---|
| Select all visible | Ctrl+A |
| Check / uncheck | Space |
| Copy | Ctrl+C |
| Cut | Ctrl+X |
| Paste | Ctrl+V |
| Undo | Ctrl+Z |
| Rename | F2 |
| Batch rename | Ctrl+F2 |
| Delete to Recycle Bin | Delete |
Focus movement
| Action | Default |
|---|---|
| Up / down | ↑ / ↓ |
| Collapse / parent | ← |
| Expand / enter | → |
macOS differences (summary)
| Action | macOS default |
|---|---|
| Copy / cut / paste / undo / select all, etc. | ⌘ chords |
| Command palette | ⌘+Shift+P |
| New / close tab | ⌘+T / ⌘+W |
| Delete | ⌘+Backspace |
| Back / forward | ⌘+[ / ⌘+] |
| Up one folder | ⌘+↑ |
| Quit | ⌘+Q |
| Switch tabs | Still Ctrl+Tab (avoids system ⌘+Tab) |
How to rebind
- Open the command palette.
- Open Keyboard shortcuts.
- Select a row, press Enter or click to capture, then press the new chord.
- Use Reset all on that page to restore factory defaults.
Changes save automatically and persist across restarts.