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# Next Experience keyboard shortcuts

# Next Experience keyboard shortcuts {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 2 minutes to read

You can use keyboard shortcuts to quickly perform common actions in the user interface.
The keyboard shortcuts that display in the modal are specific to the screen you're viewing. Keyboard shortcuts depend on the browser and operating system that you're
using. The Linux operating system is not currently supported.{#next-experience-keyboard-shortcuts__conref-polaris-ui}

To enable keyboard shortcuts for your instance, see [Configure Next Experience accessibility preferences](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/GsspvTI~jgykFpVwyrYh7g "Set up Next Experience accessibility preferences to achieve a UI that's most accessible to you.").

## Common Next Experience keyboard shortcuts {#next-experience-keyboard-shortcuts__section_onj_xq4_jzb}

The most common key combinations for Microsoft
Windows and macOS keyboards are listed in the following table.  
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| Action | Windows keyboard shortcut | macOS keyboard shortcut |
|-|-|-|
| Show the shortcuts for the page that you're viewing in a modal | Control+/ | Command+/ |
| Compose an email | Control+Alt+e | Command+Option+e |
| Create a new record | Shift+Alt+n | Shift+Option+n |
| Favorite or unfavorite the current page | Control+Shift+f | Command+Shift+f |
| Impersonate a user | Control+Shift+i | Command+Shift+i |
| Open the instance landing page | Control+Alt+z | Command+Option+z |
| Open the instance toolbar to change domains | Control+Alt+t | Command+Option+t |
| Refresh the list | Shift+Alt+r | Shift+Option+r |
| Save the record | Control+s | Command+s |
[Table 1. Common Next Experience keyboard shortcuts]

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## Next Experience keyboard shortcuts for showing menus {#next-experience-keyboard-shortcuts__section_hrv_zq4_jzb}

The keyboard shortcuts for showing menus for Microsoft
Windows and macOS are listed in the following table.  
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| Open this menu | Windows keyboard shortcut | macOS keyboard shortcut |
|-|-|-|
| All menu | Control+Alt+a | Command+Option+a |
| Admin menu | Control+Shift+a | Command+Shift+a |
| Favorites menu | Control+Alt+f | Command+Option+f |
| Help menu | Control+Shift+/ | Command+Shift+/ |
| History menu | Control+Alt+h | Command+Option+h |
| Workspaces menu | Control+Alt+w | Command+Option+w |
| Notifications menu | Control+Shift+k | Command+Shift+k |
| User profile menu | Control+Shift+u | Command+Shift+u |
[Table 2. Next Experience keyboard shortcuts for showing menus]

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## Next Experience keyboard shortcuts for applying focus {#next-experience-keyboard-shortcuts__section_cpy_br4_jzb}

The keyboard shortcuts for applying focus for Microsoft
Windows and macOS are listed in the following table.  
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| Apply focus | Windows keyboard shortcut | macOS keyboard shortcut |
|-|-|-|
| Global search | Control+Alt+g | Command+Option+g |
| Main content of a page | Control+Alt+p | Command+Option+p |
| Breadcrumb navigation | Control+Shift+c | Command+Shift+c |
| Side navigation page | Control+Alt+1 | Command+Option+1 |
| Workspace tab | Control+Alt+2 | Command+Option+2 |
| Page tab | Control+Alt+3 | Command+Option+3 |
| Record tab | Control+Alt+4 | Command+Option+4 |
| Contextual sidebar | Shift+Alt+x | Shift+Option+x |
| Activity Stream Compose text field | Shift+Alt+c | Shift+Option+c |
| First action button | Shift+Alt+t | Shift+Option+t |
| First field in the form | Shift+Alt+f | Shift+Option+f |
| First tile in the Activity Stream | Control+Alt+x | Command+Option+x |
| Move focus forward through major elements of the page | Control+j | Command+j |
| Move focus backward through major elements of the page | Control+Shift+j | Command+Shift+j |
| Move focus through the headings of the form | Shift+Alt+h | Shift+Option+h |
[Table 3. Next Experience keyboard shortcuts for applying focus]

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## Additional Next Experience keyboard shortcuts {#next-experience-keyboard-shortcuts__section_ugb_dr4_jzb}

Additional keyboard shortcuts for Microsoft
Windows and macOS are listed in the following table.  
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| Action | Windows keyboard shortcut | macOS keyboard shortcut |
|-|-|-|
| Open the instance toolbar to change domains | Control+Alt+t | Command+Option+t |
| Open the Agent inbox | Shift+Alt+i | Shift+Option+i |
| Open the sidebar discussions chat | Shift+Alt+d | Shift+Option+d |
| Open the list search | Shift+Alt+s | Shift+Option+s |
| Open the list filter | Shift+Alt+b | Shift+Option+b |
| Open the OpenFrame window | Shift+Alt+z | Shift+Option+z |
| Cycle through the page layouts | Shift+Alt+l | Shift+Option+l |
| Expand/collapse the resizable pane | Shift+Alt+p | Shift+Option+p |
| Reply to the most recent email correspondence | Shift+Alt+e | Shift+Option+e |
[Table 4. Additional Next Experience keyboard shortcuts]

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