Keyboard shortcuts

Fern docs include built-in keyboard shortcuts for navigation, search, and interactive features.

Interactive elements

Action	Shortcut
Move focus between interactive elements	`Tab`
Move focus backward between interactive elements	`Shift` + `Tab`
Activate buttons and expandable sections	`Enter` or `Space`
Close open dialogs, panels, and the API playground	`Escape`
Toggle Ask AI panel	`Command` + `/` (macOS) `Ctrl` + `/` (Windows/Linux)
Toggle API playground/explorer	`Ctrl` + `

The Command/Ctrl + / shortcut is different from the single / key which opens the regular search dialog.

Action	Shortcut
Navigate to the previous or next page	`Command` + `← / →` (macOS) `Alt` + `← / →` (Windows/Linux)
Scroll to top or bottom of page	`Command` + `↑ / ↓` (macOS) `Ctrl` + `↑ / ↓` (Windows/Linux)

Some browsers may intercept these shortcuts for back/forward history navigation.

Action	Shortcut
Open search dialog	`Command` + `K` (macOS) `Ctrl` + `K` (Windows/Linux)
Open search dialog when focus isn’t in a text input field	`/` (forward slash)

The / shortcut won’t work when typing in an input field, textarea, or contenteditable element.

Within the search dialog:

Action	Shortcut
Navigate between search results	`Arrow keys`
Select a search result	`Enter`

If keyboard shortcuts aren’t working:

Browser conflicts: Some browsers use the same shortcuts for their own features (e.g., Command + ← / → for history navigation).
Operating system conflicts: Your OS may intercept certain keyboard combinations. Check your system keyboard settings.
Focus in input fields: The / shortcut won’t work when typing in a text field. Use Command/Ctrl + K instead.
Extension conflicts: Browser extensions may override keyboard shortcuts. Try disabling extensions.