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Keyboard Shortcuts & Hotkeys
Comprehensive cheat sheet of desktop hotkeys, web navigation shortcuts, and capture triggers.
Global Desktop Hotkeys#
These shortcuts work globally across your entire operating system when the LaterBox desktop app is running in the background:
| Action | macOS Hotkey | Windows Hotkey | Linux Hotkey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Quick Capture | ⌥ Space (Option+Space) | Ctrl + Alt + Space | Alt + Space |
| Submit / Save Link | ⌘ Enter | Ctrl + Enter | Ctrl + Enter |
| Attach Files / Media | ⌘ O | Ctrl + O | Ctrl + O |
| Dismiss / Hide Bar | Escape | Escape | Escape |
Web & Library Hotkeys#
When navigating the LaterBox web dashboard or desktop main window:
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Omnisearch | / or ⌘ K | Focuses the instant search input immediately |
| New Item | C or N | Opens the manual item creation modal |
| Filter Articles | 1 | Switches category filter to Articles |
| Filter Videos | 2 | Switches category filter to Videos |
| Filter Notes | 3 | Switches category filter to Notes |
| Toggle Theme | ⌘ Shift L | Cycles between Light, Dark, and System theme |
| Close Modal | Escape | Closes active preview sheet or dialog |
Browser Extension Shortcuts#
| Action | Chrome / Brave | Firefox | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|
| Save Active Tab | ⌘ Shift S / Ctrl+Shift+S | Alt + Shift + S | ⌘ Shift S |
| Toggle Sidepanel | ⌘ Shift L | Alt + Shift + L | Toolbar Icon |
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