Quick keyboard shortcuts on Fandom
Keyboard shortcuts allow you to navigate around your community and perform commands by using simple keyboard shortcuts. These shortcuts do not require complex combinations - many are as simple as a single keypress!
Fandom shortcuts[]
Actions explorer
By typing '?' or clicking the 'Shortcuts' option in the user toolbar, a dialog will pop up listing various available shortcuts. These shortcuts do not require use of access keys. For example, it tells you that '/' (a forward slash) will move your cursor to the search box.
An actions explorer, accessed by pressing '.' (a period/full stop), enables access to even more pages. You can use this to discover more shortcuts or as a method of quick access by simply clicking the search result.
For example, typing Exp will narrow the list to Actions explorer, Expand templates, and Export pages, and provides a clickable result that will take you straight to Insights.
Notes[]
This type of shortcut is only active for logged-in users. They are also not active when your cursor is in an edit area, so they won't interfere with article editing.
Classic shortcuts[]
Alternatively, you can use the following 'classic' shortcuts. These shortcuts use a combination of a letter and the access key used in your browser - usually Ctrl, Alt or Alt+Shift.
General shortcuts[]
| Shortcut | Associated action/destination |
|---|---|
| C | Content page associated with the current page |
| D | Delete/undelete |
| E | Edit page |
| M | Move page |
| N | User talk page |
| W | Watch/Unwatch |
| Z | Main page |
Editor shortcuts[]
| Access key + | Associated action/destination |
|---|---|
| S | Save page |
| [ | Open source dialog |
Note: a full list of VisualEditor keyboard shortcuts can be found under the settings menu.
| Shortcut | Associated action |
|---|---|
| P | Show preview |
| I | Toggles minor edit checkbox |
| S | Save page |
| V | Show changes |
Disabling the shortcuts[]
At the current state of the platform, there is no simple way on the user side to disable the shortcuts.
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