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Command Palette

The command palette is a one-stop search for apps, shortcuts, and commands (coming soon) in the DHIS2 instance. It is available for all users and across all apps.

Open the command palette​

There are three (3) ways to open the command palette.

  1. Click the apps-icon (9 dots grid) to display it.

  1. Or, tab to the apps-icon, and press the Enter button.
  2. Or, press CMD/CTRL + K while anywhere within the DHIS2 instance.

Interface​

On launch, the command palette's interface has four (4) distinct features, i.e.

  1. A search bar at the top that allows you to search across all items

  2. A grid of the logged-in user's top 8 apps

  3. A list of select actions with specific functions, i.e.

    • Browse Apps - opens the list of all available apps.
    • Browse Shortcuts - opens the list of all available shortcuts. This action only shows if there are any shortcuts.
    • Logout - logs the user out.

  4. Lastly, a key legend at the bottom that shows you what key to use while navigating the command palette.

Search in the command palette​

  • Search for any item using the search bar.
  • Clear the search bar using the Backspace/Delete key or clicking the clear icon.

Browse Apps​

  • To see a list of all the apps available on the instance, go to the Browse Apps action and click on it.
  • You can search for only apps within that section.
  • To go back to the main page, click on the Back arrow.

Browse Shortcuts​

  • To see a list of all the shortcuts available on the instance, go to the Browse Shortcuts action and click on it.
  • You can search for only shortcuts within that section.
  • To go back to the main page, click on the Back arrow.

Select an item​

  • Clicking an action activates it.
  • Clicking an app or shortcut opens it.
  • You can also open an app or shortcut in a new tab by pressing CMD/CTRL + clicking the item.

You can use your keyboard to navigate the command palette. They include:

  • Right, Left, Up and Down arrow keys for the grid
  • Up and Down arrow keys for the list items
  • Pressing Enter on an item opens/activates it.
  • When on a category view (Apps and Shortcuts), pressing the Backspace button when the search bar is clear goes back to the main section.

Close the command palette​

You can close the command palette in 3 ways:

  • Press the Esc key,
  • Or, click anywhere outside the command palette,
  • Or, press CMD/CTRL + K while anywhere within the DHIS2 instance.