Keyboard and efficient operation
| Action | macOS | Windows/Linux | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global search | ⌘K | Ctrl+K | Home/Workspace |
| Prompt history | ↑ / ↓ | ↑ / ↓ | Composer is empty and the caret is at the start |
| Skill trigger | Type / | Type / | Composer |
| File/artifact reference | Type @ | Type @ | Composer |
| Close menu/dialog | Esc | Esc | Most overlays; follow the prompt if a form has unsaved changes |
| Send | Use the displayed shortcut or select Send | Same | Prefer the button while editing multiple lines to prevent accidental submission |
Search fields and lists support arrow-key navigation and Enter selection, depending on the component and available results. Tab and Shift+Tab move through interactive controls. Space or Enter operates a focused switch, radio button, or button.
Fast and safe working habits
- Use
@to identify input files before describing the task. - Choose
Plan firstfor costly tasks or tasks that write files. - Keep the permission mode on
Ask; consider Auto-approve edits only for a stable, repeated operation. - Keep Preview open in split view while comparing files with the response.
- Inspect Provenance as soon as an output is created, instead of downloading only the final file.