How to choose keyboard shortcuts for web applications

Dominik Schöler

November 14, 2022Software engineer at makandra GmbH

One-line takeaways

Don’t override native browser (or OS) shortcuts.

Support standard shortcuts that don’t contradict the previous rule, and use one or two letter shortcuts for other actions.

Always have a consistent system.

Pay maximum attention to discoverability.

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