Keyboard shortcuts
In short: SciNodes has a small set of shortcuts, mostly for maps, library selection, chats and notes. On a Mac, use Cmd wherever this page says Ctrl. There are no global shortcuts for undo, redo or switching tabs. Use the on-screen buttons instead.
Maps
| Shortcut | What it does | Notes |
|---|---|---|
+ or = | Zoom in | Works when you're not typing in a box |
- or _ | Zoom out | Works when you're not typing in a box |
Ctrl + Click | Add a node or edge to the selection, or remove it | Cmd + Click on a Mac |
Esc | Close the right-click menu, or cancel a node merge |
The zoom keys do nothing if you hold Ctrl, Cmd or Alt, so they don't clash with browser zoom. See Selecting, merging and excluding and Map controls and styling.
Map queries bar
| Shortcut | What it does |
|---|---|
↑ / ↓ | Move through suggested research questions |
Enter | Choose the highlighted question |
Esc | Close the suggestions |
See Create a map from a question.
Sidebar map list
| Shortcut | What it does |
|---|---|
Alt + ↑ | Move the selected map up the list |
Alt + ↓ | Move the selected map down the list |
See Map folders and properties.
Library list
| Shortcut | What it does |
|---|---|
Click | Select one publication |
Shift + Click | Select a range of publications |
Ctrl + Click | Add a publication to the selection, or remove it |
Shift + drag, or Ctrl + drag | Sweep-select several rows |
Shift + ↑ / ↓ | Extend the selection up or down |
Ctrl + mouse wheel | Scroll the list instead of zooming the page |
Chats
| Shortcut | What it does | Where |
|---|---|---|
Enter | Send the message | Research assistant chats, Quick Chat, Overview composer |
Shift + Enter | Start a new line | Same places |
See Chats and Quick Chat.
Notes
| Shortcut | What it does |
|---|---|
Tab | Indent |
Shift + Tab | Outdent |
See Note editor.
Dialogs, forms and other places
| Shortcut | What it does | Where |
|---|---|---|
Esc | Close | Dialogs and pickers |
Enter | Add the item you typed | Invite, keywords and research areas fields |
Esc | Clear the search | Search preferences… box in User Preferences |
Esc | Cancel editing your name | Profile page |
Tips
- To undo or redo, use the undo and redo buttons. They appear where something can be undone, and their tooltip names the action.
- To switch work desk tabs, click the tab names.
FAQ
Is there a keyboard shortcut for undo?
No. Use the undo and redo buttons. Their tooltip names the action, or says "Nothing to undo".
How do I select several nodes on a map?
Hold Ctrl (Cmd on a Mac) and click each node or edge.
Why doesn't + zoom the map?
The zoom keys don't work while you're typing in a text box, or while you hold Ctrl, Cmd or Alt. Click out of the box and try again, or use the zoom buttons on the map.