Apps · The Apps window and launcher

What keyboard shortcuts work in the Apps window?

Short answer: Type to search, Tab to jump into the grid, arrow keys to move, Return to open the highlighted app, and Esc to close the Apps window.

The Apps window is built to be used from the keyboard:

  • Type to search — the box is focused when the window opens.
  • Tab jumps from the search box into the grid.
  • Arrow keys move the selection around the grid.
  • Return opens the highlighted app.
  • Esc closes the window.

To open the grid itself from anywhere, use the global shortcut.

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