Keyboard Shortcuts
Libre WebUI includes app-level shortcuts for navigation and message composition.
Global Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Cmd/Ctrl + K | Open the command palette |
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + O | Start a new chat in a tab |
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + U | Start a new Work session in a tab (admins) |
Cmd/Ctrl + B | Toggle the sidebar |
Cmd/Ctrl + , | Open Settings |
Cmd/Ctrl + D | Toggle light/dark theme |
? or Shift + / | Open keyboard shortcuts |
Esc | Close open modals and overlays |
The command palette searches your chats, Work sessions, and app actions. Unlike the other shortcuts it also works while a message composer has focus, so you can jump somewhere else without clearing what you were typing.
Chat Input
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Enter | Send the message |
Shift + Enter | Insert a new line |
Artifact Viewer
The artifact pane uses normal browser controls:
- Drag the panel edge to resize.
- Use Preview and Code tabs to switch views.
- Copy, download, open, or expand artifacts from the toolbar.
- In interactive HTML artifacts, click inside the preview first when the artifact needs keyboard focus.
Work
Composer
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Enter | Start the Work run |
Shift + Enter | Insert a new line |
File Editor
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Cmd/Ctrl + S | Save the open workspace file |
Shift + Alt + F | Format a supported file within size limits |
Conversation and Workspace Split
On desktop, focus the divider between the conversation and workspace panes:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Left / Right Arrow | Resize the conversation by 2 percentage points |
Shift + Left/Right | Resize the conversation by 10 percentage points |
Home | Use the smallest allowed conversation pane |
End | Use the largest allowed conversation pane |
Enter | Reset the split to its default |
You can also drag the divider or double-click it to reset. The selected split is remembered for the current user. Arrow behavior follows the visual direction of the interface, including Arabic and other right-to-left layouts.
Workspace Tabs
With the Files, Activity, or Preview tab focused:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Left / Right Arrow | Select the adjacent tab in visual direction |
Home | Select Files |
End | Select Preview |
Notes
Browser, OS, and input method shortcuts can take precedence over app shortcuts. If a shortcut does not fire, check whether the browser already owns that key combination.