Throughout this page, we use ⌘ to represent Cmd on Mac or Ctrl on Windows/Linux.
Global Shortcuts
These shortcuts work anywhere in Pala, except when a dialog is open:| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| ⌘P | Open publish dialog (press again to publish) |
| ⌘↑ | Navigate to previous page (same level) |
| ⌘↓ | Navigate to next page (same level) |
Page View Shortcuts
While viewing a page in the editor:| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| ⌘E | Open section dialog (when hovering over a block) |
Section & Block Editor Dialog
While editing a section or block in the dialog:| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| ⌘S | Save changes |
| ⌘E | Toggle between Code and Content tabs |
| Esc | Close dialog |
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| ⌘1 | Switch to HTML pane |
| ⌘2 | Switch to CSS pane |
| ⌘3 | Switch to JavaScript pane |
| ⌘Enter | Format active code pane |
Pala uses CodeMirror for code editing. Some standard code editor shortcuts may work, but they’re not guaranteed.
Site Editor Dialog
While editing site configuration:| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| ⌘S | Save changes |
Tips for Efficiency
Hold the modifier key to see available shortcuts
Hold the modifier key to see available shortcuts
When you hold ⌘/Ctrl, Pala shows you contextual hints for what shortcuts are available in your current view.
Use ⌘1/2/3 to switch code panes
Use ⌘1/2/3 to switch code panes
Instead of clicking each pane tab individually, use ⌘1 for HTML, ⌘2 for CSS, and ⌘3 for JavaScript. This makes editing much faster.
Use ⌘E to bounce between code and content
Use ⌘E to bounce between code and content
When editing blocks, quickly switch between writing code and previewing content without reaching for the mouse.
Publish often with ⌘P
Publish often with ⌘P
Make it a habit to publish frequently. Press once to open the dialog, press again to publish. Quick iterations help catch issues early.
Navigate pages with arrow keys
Navigate pages with arrow keys
Next Steps
Publishing
Learn about the publishing workflow
Using the Editor
Master the page editor interface