Dext includes keyboard shortcuts in the web app to help you publish, archive, move between inbox items, and collapse or expand the sidebar.
You can use shortcuts from the Item details page in the Costs or Sales inbox. One shortcut also controls the sidebar from anywhere in the web app.
Note: You cannot customise keyboard shortcuts in Dext. If you’d like to request changes, submit feedback in UserVoice.
What keyboard shortcuts are available for inbox items?
You can use 4 shortcuts from the Item details page to manage documents quickly.
Windows
Publish the current item: Ctrl + P
Archive the current item: Ctrl + A
Go to the previous inbox item: Ctrl + J
Go to the next inbox item: Ctrl + K
Mac
Publish the current item: ⌘ + P
Archive the current item: ⌘ + A
Go to the previous inbox item: ⌘ + J
Go to the next inbox item: ⌘ + K
How do I collapse or expand the sidebar using a keyboard shortcut?
You can collapse or expand the left-hand sidebar using a keyboard shortcut.
Windows
Collapse or expand the sidebar: Ctrl + Shift + B
Mac
Collapse or expand the sidebar: ⌘ + Shift + B
This switches between:
Expanded view (full menu labels)
Collapsed view (icons only)
You can also select Collapse or Expand at the bottom of the sidebar.
Where can I use keyboard shortcuts?
Inbox item shortcuts only work from the Item details page in the Costs or Sales inbox.
The sidebar shortcut works anywhere in the Dext web app.