Essential Shortcuts for Enlighten Enterprise
Software should work with you, not against you. In a GIS environment, much of your day is spent navigating between map views and data tables. While these tasks are foundational, the repetitive movement between a mouse and a toolbar can create unnecessary friction in your workflow.
Utilizing built-in shortcuts allows you to keep your hands on the keys to maintain a better “flow” while navigating complex canvases or performing routine data entry and editing, making your daily interactions with the data feel more seamless.
Navigating the Map Canvas
The map is the primary interface for your spatial data. These combinations allow you to zoom, rotate, and select features more intuitively than relying on toolbar icons alone.
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
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Shift + Drag |
Zoom into a specific dragged box |
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Shift + Alt + Drag |
Rotate the map (the compass arrow on the map indicates North; click it to reset) |
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Ctrl + Drag |
Radial (circle) selection on the active layer |
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Shift + Click |
Add a feature to your current selection |
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Ctrl + Click |
Toggle an individual feature on or off within the selection |
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Alt + Ctrl + Click |
Add a feature to the current selection (additive) |
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Double-click |
Zoom in one level |
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Mouse Wheel |
Continuous zoom in and out |
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Escape |
Exit fullscreen mode |
Data Table Grid Navigation
When moving through records in the Data Table Grid, these keyboard commands help you jump between cells and pages without constant clicking.
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
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Up / Down Arrow Keys |
Move focus between rows |
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Left / Right Arrow Keys |
Move focus between cells within a row |
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Tab |
Jump to the next cell |
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Shift + Tab |
Jump to the previous cell |
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Page Up / Page Down |
Navigate to the previous or next page (focuses on the first or last row) |
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Home / End |
Jump to the first or last column of the current row |
Data Table Grid Inline Editing & Data Entry
Updating attributes is often a high-repetition task. These shortcuts handle the transition between viewing and editing, allowing for quicker data entry without leaving the keyboard.
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
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F2 or Double-click |
Start inline editing on the focused cell |
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Enter |
Start editing, or commit your changes and exit the cell |
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Tab |
Save the current cell and move to the next editable cell |
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Shift + Tab |
Save the current cell and move to the previous editable cell |
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Escape |
Cancel the current edit and revert to the original value |
Search & Utility Commands
Use these universal commands to execute queries or clear your workspace quickly.
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
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Enter (in Search Box) |
Run the current search query |
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Escape (in Search Box) |
Instantly clear search text |
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Escape (in Dialogs) |
Close the active dialog window |
Getting comfortable with these shortcuts is a simple way to reduce the amount of clicks it takes to complete a task in your daily routine. Log in to your environment and see if these small adjustments help your workspace feel a bit more responsive.
Interested in more tips for Open Spatial Cloud? Explore the rest of our Learning section for more guides on maximizing your GIS investment.