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Increasing Access
- Improves accessibility by enabling keyboard navigation for file and folder management.
- Helps users with motor disabilities who rely on keyboard shortcuts instead of a mouse.
- Enhances workflow efficiency for developers by reducing reliance on UI buttons.
Feature request details
Current Issue:
- Users must manually right-click or use UI buttons to rename, create files, and create folders in the project structure tab.
- This slows down workflow and makes navigation less efficient.
Proposed Solution:
- Introduce keyboard shortcuts for these common actions.
Suggested Shortcuts:
- Rename File/Folder: F2 (Standard rename shortcut in many IDEs)
- Create New File: Ctrl + N (Common shortcut for new files)
- Create New Folder: Ctrl + Shift + N (Familiar shortcut for creating folders)
Benefits:
✅ Faster Workflow – Reduces the time spent managing files and folders.
✅ Better Accessibility – Allows users with disabilities to manage files more easily.
✅ Improved Developer Experience – Streamlines project setup and organization.
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welcome commentedon Mar 10, 2025
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Yashwanth1906 commentedon Mar 10, 2025
@raclim Can I work on this feature or i should wait for the approval?
raclim commentedon Mar 10, 2025
Thanks for opening this @Yashwanth1906!
Although adding shortcuts are helpful and do improve keyboard accessibility, I think we might need to take a step back to discuss and reach a communal consensus on which specific actions we want to add, what their shortcut keys should be, ensure that they make sense across different operating systems, and also check if they're commonly used keys on other platforms as well.
I personally also feel that we should try to avoid adding too many keys, or maybe ensure that they're keys that will be frequently used, since I feel that having too many might feel overwhelming or confusing, but open to discussion on this as well!
kammeows commentedon Mar 14, 2025
@raclim Would it make sense to have a shortcut key to open the shortcut keys menu? I think it would improve accessibility and usability. What are your thoughts?
takshittt commentedon May 22, 2025
@raclim, I previously mentioned the shortcut key for creating a new folder in this comment. When you have a moment, could you please share your insights or thoughts on it? Would love to hear your perspective.