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URBI Keyboard Shortcuts: Complete Reference Guide

A complete reference of every keyboard shortcut in URBI Kore, including global shortcuts, command palette controls, inbox keys, and page-specific hotkeys.

Last updated September 15, 2026

Getting Started with Kore
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  • How to Open the Shortcuts Reference
  • Command Palette
  • Global Quick Actions
  • Inbox Shortcuts
  • Navigation
  • Actions
  • News Page Shortcuts
  • Tasks and Service Tickets Shortcuts
  • Text Input Shortcuts
  • How Shortcuts Work
  • When are shortcuts active?
  • What about permissions?
  • Page-specific vs. global
  • Two-key sequences
  • Printable Quick Reference

How to Open the Shortcuts Reference

You can view the keyboard shortcuts reference at any time by pressing the ? key (Shift + /) from anywhere in URBI. This opens a quick overlay showing the most common shortcuts for your current page. Press Escape to close it.

💡 Quick Tip

Keyboard shortcuts are disabled when you are typing in a text field, search bar, or any input area. This prevents accidental triggers while composing messages or filling in forms.

Command Palette

The Command Palette is the fastest way to do anything in URBI. It gives you access to commands, navigation, entity search, and AI-powered answers in a single interface.

Shortcut

Action

⌘K / Ctrl+K

Open or close the Command Palette

↑ ↓

Navigate through results

Enter

Execute the selected command

Escape

Close the palette

# then type

Switch to Search mode (search across units, invoices, people, tickets, and more)

Type then ?

Switch to HERO mode (ask your AI assistant a question)

Read the full Command Palette guide →

Global Quick Actions

These shortcuts work from any page in URBI (except when you are typing in an input field). They instantly open the corresponding action modal.

Shortcut

Action

N

Create a new logbook note

A

Book an amenity requires permission

P

Add a parking entry requires permission

D

Register a package or delivery requires permission

V

Add a visitor requires permission

T

Create a new task requires permission

S

Create a new service ticket requires permission

Shift + T

Add a community member (requires a property selected)

C

Compose a new message

?

Show keyboard shortcuts reference

Escape

Close any open modal

Note on permissions: Some quick actions require specific role permissions. If you press a shortcut for an action you don't have access to, a notification banner will appear explaining which permission is needed. Contact your property manager or admin to request access.

Inbox Shortcuts

When you are on the Inbox page, these shortcuts help you navigate and manage conversations quickly. The global quick action shortcuts (N, A, P, etc.) are deferred to the inbox's own shortcut set on this page.

Navigation

Shortcut

Action

↑

Move to the previous thread

↓

Move to the next thread

Shift + ↑

Multi-select threads (extend selection up)

Shift + ↓

Multi-select threads (extend selection down)

Enter

Open the selected thread

/

Focus the search bar

Actions

Shortcut

Action

C

Compose a new message

R

Reply to the current message (focuses the reply input)

S

Toggle favorite (star) on selected thread

A

Archive the selected thread

⌘Enter / Ctrl+Enter

Send your message

News Page Shortcuts

These shortcuts are available when you are on the News management page.

Shortcut

Action

Shift + N

Create a new article

F

Toggle the filters panel

/

Focus the search bar

These shortcuts are disabled when the Article Editor drawer is open.

Tasks and Service Tickets Shortcuts

These shortcuts work on both the Tasks page and the Service Tickets page. They use a two-key sequence: press G first, then the second key within one second.

Shortcut

Action

G then L

Switch to List view

G then C

Switch to Calendar view

G then K

Switch to Kanban view

⌘K / Ctrl+K

Focus the search bar (on these pages, this focuses the local search instead of the Command Palette)

Text Input Shortcuts

These shortcuts work when you are inside a text input area, such as composing messages, adding notes, or writing comments.

Shortcut

Action

⌘Enter / Ctrl+Enter

Send a message or submit a note

Escape

Close the current modal or panel

How Shortcuts Work

When are shortcuts active?

Global shortcuts are active whenever you are not typing in a text input, textarea, or rich text editor. The system automatically detects when you are focused on an input field and disables single-key shortcuts to prevent accidental triggers.

What about permissions?

Some shortcuts require specific role permissions. For example, pressing A to book an amenity requires the amenity_bookings_create permission. If you press a shortcut for an action you lack permission for, a helpful notification banner will appear explaining what permission is needed. Reach out to your property administrator to request access.

Page-specific vs. global

Some keys behave differently depending on which page you are on. For example, S creates a service ticket globally, but on the Inbox page it toggles a star on the selected thread. ⌘K opens the Command Palette globally, but on the Tasks or Service Tickets pages it focuses the local search bar instead.

Two-key sequences

On the Tasks and Service Tickets pages, the G key starts a two-key sequence for view switching. Press G, then press the second key (L, C, or K) within one second. If you wait longer than one second, the sequence resets and you need to press G again.

Printable Quick Reference

URBI Kore Keyboard Shortcuts

Essentials

⌘K Open Command Palette · ? Show shortcuts · Esc Close modal

Quick Actions

N Note · A Amenity · P Parking · D Delivery · V Visitor

T Task · S Service Ticket · Shift+T Member · C Compose

Inbox

↑↓ Navigate · Enter Open · R Reply · S Star · A Archive

Command Palette

# Search mode · ? HERO mode · ↑↓ Navigate · Enter Select

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