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Keybindings and Commands
A reference for keyboard shortcuts and command-line commands in Linewise.
Keyboard interaction is progressive enhancement. Links and forms still work without JavaScript.
The interface has three modes: NORMAL, COMMAND, and SEARCH.
Keymap
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
j / k | Move selection or scroll the active buffer |
g g | Jump to the top |
G | Jump to the bottom |
/ | Open search palette |
: | Open command mode |
Enter | Open the selected row |
q | Close the current buffer and navigate to the nearest buffer |
b | Go to the homepage |
Ctrl+d | Scroll down half a page |
Ctrl+u | Scroll up half a page |
Ctrl+b | Scroll up one page |
? | Open help |
Esc | Return to normal mode, close help, or close the file explorer |
Linewise does not intercept Ctrl+f; browser page search keeps working.
Commands
Type these in command mode after pressing :.
| Command | Action |
|---|---|
:ls, :buffers, :posts | Open the buffer list |
:archive, :oldfiles | Open the posts list |
:tags | Open the tag index |
:search, :find | Open search |
:help, :h | Open help |
:q, :quit | Close the current buffer |
:explore, :ex | Toggle the file explorer |
Search
Search works in two ways:
- Press
/from normal mode to open a centered palette with live result preview. - Visit
/find/for a full quickfix-style search experience.
Linewise loads /search.json on first search interaction, then reuses the cached index. Use ArrowUp / ArrowDown to move through suggestions, and Enter to open the selected result.