Full keyboard control
Use the Command Bar entirely from the keyboard once it is open.
Open with Ctrl/Cmd + K or the Search button in the header.
| Key | Action |
Type | Search posts, pages, users, comments, menu items, and commands |
↑ / ↓ | Move selection in the results list |
← / → | Toggle the preview panel (when available) |
Enter | Open or run the selected item |
Ctrl/Cmd + Enter | For a post or page result, open its public frontend URL in a new tab |
Escape | Close the Command Bar |
Accessibility – The dialog is focus-trapped and supports keyboard-only use so power users and assistive technologies can operate it without the mouse.