Work Faster with Your Keyboard
Sitemap Editor includes a comprehensive set of keyboard shortcuts that let you perform common actions without reaching for your mouse. These shortcuts are designed to feel natural and intuitive, following conventions you're likely already familiar with from other applications. Once you learn them, you'll find yourself building sitemaps faster than ever.
All keyboard shortcuts work when the editor has focus and no modal dialogs are open. They're designed to be non-intrusive, so normal typing in input fields is never interrupted. The shortcuts cover node operations, canvas navigation, and general UI controls.
Complete Shortcut Reference
💡 Pro tip: Double-clicking any node in the tree view or on the canvas is equivalent to pressing F2 — it opens the rename dialog instantly.
Designed for Productivity
The keyboard shortcuts in Sitemap Editor are carefully chosen to complement mouse-based workflows rather than replace them. Use keyboard shortcuts for rapid-fire edits when you're in the flow, then switch to the mouse for more precise positioning or exploration. The combination of both input methods gives you maximum flexibility.
The Escape key is particularly useful as a universal "cancel" action. It closes any open menu, dismisses modal dialogs, and clears the current selection, giving you a quick way to reset the UI state and start fresh. This makes it easy to back out of any action if you change your mind.