Keyboard Shortcuts
Default Shortcut
Section titled “Default Shortcut”Ctrl+/ (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+/ (Mac) opens the search modal. The trigger button displays the appropriate shortcut for the detected platform.
Navigation
Section titled “Navigation”| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Arrow Down | Next result |
| Arrow Up | Previous result |
| Enter | Navigate to page |
| Space | Pin/unpin (when not typing) |
| Escape | Close modal |
Customization
Section titled “Customization”starlightTelescope({ shortcut: { key: 'k', ctrl: true, meta: true }})See Configuration → shortcut for all options.
Browser Conflicts
Section titled “Browser Conflicts”| Shortcut | Conflict |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+K | Browser address bar (Chrome) |
| Ctrl+P | Print dialog |
| Ctrl+F | Browser find |
The default Ctrl+/ avoids these conflicts.
Accessibility
Section titled “Accessibility”- ARIA live regions announce changes to screen readers
- Focus moves to search input when modal opens
- Focus is trapped within the modal
- Animations respect
prefers-reduced-motion
On mobile, the search opens via the trigger button.