Keyboard Shortcuts
Testably provides a rich set of keyboard shortcuts so you can work quickly without a mouse. Press ? on any page to see shortcuts available in the current context.
Mac / Windows
In this guide, Cmd refers to the macOS Command (⌘) key; Ctrl refers to the Windows/Linux Control key. Testably auto-detects your OS and shows the appropriate symbol in the shortcut help overlay. Single-key shortcuts are disabled while an input field or IME composition is active.
Global Shortcuts
Available on every page in Testably.
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ? | Open shortcut help | Shows an overlay with all shortcuts available in the current page context. |
| Cmd+K | Command Palette | Opens the global search and command launcher from any page. Works even when an input field is focused. |
| Cmd+Shift+F | Enter Focus Mode | Launches Focus Mode from a Test Run detail page. |
Navigation Shortcuts (Go to…)
Chord-style shortcuts for quick page navigation. Press G, then press the second key within 1 second.
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| G→T | Test Cases | Go to the Test Cases list for the current project. |
| G→R | Runs | Go to the Runs list for the current project. |
| G→D | Exploratory | Go to the Exploratory list for the current project. |
| G→M | Milestones | Go to the Milestones list for the current project. |
| G→P | Projects | Go to the Projects home page. |
Chord Pattern
When you press G, Testably waits up to 1 second for the second key. After 1 second the waiting state resets. Chord shortcuts are disabled when a text input is focused.
List Navigation & Selection
Works on Test Cases, Runs, and any other list/table view.
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ↑↓ | Move between items | Move focus to the previous or next item in the list. |
| JK | Move (Vim-style) | J = next, K = previous. Same as arrow keys. |
| Enter | Open / expand | Open the detail page of the focused item, or expand an accordion row. |
| Space | Toggle checkbox | Select or deselect the focused item. |
| Cmd+A | Select all | Select all visible items. Press again to deselect all. |
| Shift+↑/Shift+↓ | Range select | Hold Shift and move up or down to select a contiguous range. |
| Esc | Deselect / close | Clear selection or close an open modal/overlay. |
Focus Mode Shortcuts
Focus Mode is a dedicated UI for recording test results. Single-key shortcuts act instantly — no modifier needed.
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| P | Passed → next | Mark the current test as Passed and automatically advance to the next test. |
| F | Failed → next | Mark as Failed and advance. |
| B | Blocked → next | Mark as Blocked and advance. |
| R | Retest → next | Mark as Retest and advance. |
| S | Skip (Untested) → next | Skip without changing the status (remains Untested) and advance. |
| N | Add note | Activate the note input field for the current test. |
| ←K | Previous test | Go back to the previous test case. |
| →J | Next test | Advance to the next test case. |
| Esc | Exit Focus Mode | Close Focus Mode and return to the Run detail page. |
Power User Tip
Chain keys rapidly: P P P F P — each keypress records the result and jumps to the next test automatically, letting you blaze through large test suites.
Discovery Log Session Shortcuts
Quickly switch observation type on the Discovery Log session detail page.
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| N | Note type | Switch the observation input form to Note (general memo) type. |
| B | Bug type | Switch to Bug (defect found) type. |
| O | Blocked type | Switch to Blocked (test blocked) type. |
| T | Step type | Switch to Step (test step passed) type. |
Project Dashboard Shortcuts
Quick creation shortcuts on the project dashboard. Only active when no modal is open.
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| N | Quick Create Test Case | Open the Quick Create modal to rapidly add a new test case. |
| R | Continue / Start Run | Resume an active test run if one exists, or start a new run. |
Quick Create Modal & Inline Edit
Quick Create Test Case Modal
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cmd+Enter | Create & close | Create the test case and close the modal. |
| Cmd+Shift+Enter | Create & edit | Create the test case and open the full detail editor. |
| Cmd+Alt+Enter | Create & add another | Create the test case and clear the form for continuous creation. |
| Esc | Close modal | Close without creating. |
Inline Edit
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Enter | Save | Save the edit and exit editing mode. |
| Cmd+S | Save (alternate) | Same as Enter — saves and exits editing mode. |
| Esc | Cancel | Discard changes and exit editing mode. |
Test Case List Shortcuts
Manage test cases from the keyboard on the Test Cases list page.
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| N | New Test Case | Open the new test case creation modal. |
| E | Edit selected | Activate editing mode for the selected test case. |
| Delete | Delete selected | Start deleting the selected test case(s). A confirmation modal is shown. |
Input Field Protection
Single-key shortcuts (N, E, P, F, etc.) are disabled when an input, textarea, select, or contentEditable element has focus — preventing accidental triggers while typing. Cmd+… shortcuts still work inside input fields.