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Keyboard Shortcuts
Nix It supports keyboard navigation for fast, focused work. Press ? anytime to see the shortcuts overlay.
Actions
Perform common actions on the selected item.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Mark done (archive) | e |
| Nix (delete) | # |
| Toggle read/unread | Shift+u |
| Add label/tag | t |
| Compose new email | c |
| Reply | r |
| Reply all | a |
| Forward | f |
Move to Column
Quickly move items between Canvas columns.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move to column 1-9 | 1 - 9 |
| Move back to Intake | 0 |
| Reorder item up | < |
| Reorder item down | > |
Columns are numbered left to right. The first column is 1, second is 2, and so on up to 9.
Tips for Keyboard Power Users
Processing Workflow
A fast processing workflow using keyboard only:
- Navigate to Inbox: g then i
- Move down through items: k
- For each item:
- e to mark done
- # to nix
- 1, 2, 3 etc. to move to Canvas column
- Open details when needed: Enter
- Close details: Esc
Navigation Keys
Nix It uses a 2D navigation model:
- i / k for vertical movement (up/down)
- j / l for horizontal movement (left/right)
- / for search
Two-Key Sequences
Some shortcuts use two keys pressed in sequence (not simultaneously):
- g then i - Go to Inbox
- g then a - Go to Archive
- g then d - Go to Drafts
- g then s - Go to Sent
Press the first key, release, then press the second key.
Quick Reference Card
Essential Shortcuts
| What You Want | Press |
|---|---|
| Mark done | e |
| Delete/Nix | # |
| Move to column 1 | 1 |
| Go to Inbox | g i |
| Search | / |
| New email | c |
| Open item | Enter |
| Close/back | Esc |
| Show all shortcuts | ? |
Navigation
| Direction | Press |
|---|---|
| Down | k |
| Up | i |
| Left | j |
| Right | l |
Email Actions
| Action | Press |
|---|---|
| Reply | r |
| Reply all | a |
| Forward | f |
| Toggle read | Shift+u |