Keyboard Shortcuts
Master DealView with keyboard navigation and shortcuts for faster workflows.
3 min read
Updated 1/30/2026
Speed up your workflow with DealView's keyboard shortcuts. Navigate, search, and take actions without leaving the keyboard.
Global Shortcuts
These shortcuts work from anywhere in DealView:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Cmd/Ctrl + K | Open global search |
Cmd/Ctrl + / | Open keyboard shortcuts help |
Esc | Close modal or cancel action |
? | Show keyboard shortcuts panel |
Mac vs Windows
Use Cmd on Mac and Ctrl on Windows/Linux. Shortcuts are displayed for your platform automatically.
Navigation
Move between pages quickly:
| Shortcut | Destination |
|---|---|
G then D | Go to Dashboard |
G then C | Go to Contracts |
G then T | Go to Templates |
G then A | Go to Actions |
G then R | Go to Reports |
G then S | Go to Settings |
Press G then the second key within 1 second.
Search
Find contracts and content:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Cmd/Ctrl + K | Open global search |
/ | Focus search on current page |
Enter | Execute search / select result |
↑ / ↓ | Navigate search results |
Esc | Close search |
Contract List
When viewing the contracts page:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
↑ / ↓ | Navigate between contracts |
Enter | Open selected contract |
Space | Toggle selection |
Shift + ↑/↓ | Extend selection |
Cmd/Ctrl + A | Select all visible |
Delete | Delete selected (with confirmation) |
Contract Detail
When viewing a contract:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
E | Edit contract metadata |
D | Download original file |
S | Send for signature |
Left/Right | Navigate between tabs |
Esc | Return to list |
Draft Editor
When editing drafts:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Cmd/Ctrl + S | Save draft |
Cmd/Ctrl + B | Bold text |
Cmd/Ctrl + I | Italic text |
Tab | Next variable |
Shift + Tab | Previous variable |
Cmd/Ctrl + Enter | Submit for review |
Modals and Dialogs
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Esc | Close / Cancel |
Enter | Confirm / Submit |
Tab | Next field |
Shift + Tab | Previous field |
Action Queue
When in the Actions page:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
A | Approve selected action |
R | Reject selected action |
↑ / ↓ | Navigate actions |
Enter | View action details |
Customizing Shortcuts
Currently, shortcuts cannot be customized. Feature requested for future release.
Troubleshooting
Shortcuts not working?
- Ensure focus is in DealView (not browser address bar)
- Check for conflicting browser extensions
- Try refreshing the page
Wrong shortcut behavior?
- Verify you're on the correct page
- Some shortcuts are context-sensitive