Use keyboard shortcuts

You can use keyboard shortcuts to easily navigate and perform actions in the Inspire interface. Using keyboard shortcuts and navigation saves time over using a mouse for navigation and other activities. Shortcuts are also beneficial for many users and meets accessibility requirements.

You can use keyboard shortcuts in the following places:

Navigating through modules

When you sign into GlobalLink Vasont Inspire, you always see the Dashboard module first.

To access more features in other modules, you can access the toolbar options that's always at the top of the screen by using keyboard shortcuts.

You can't hide this screen. The options can change based on the permissions associated with your seat type and user account.

To access a feature (also called a module), use the following shortcuts:

Display the Dashboard Ctrl + Alt + M

Open the Projects module Ctrl + Alt + P

Open the Components module Ctrl + Alt + C

Open the Reviews module Ctrl + Alt + R

Open the Translations module Ctrl + Alt + L

Highlight the active tab in yellow Ctrl + Alt + T

Navigate between tabs when a tab is currently selected and arrow keys

Close the active tab and go to the last active tab Ctrl + Alt + W

Close all active tabs and go to the Dashboard Ctrl + Alt + X

If you want to open to a module not listed:
  1. To go to the modules ribbon at the top of the screen, use the key combination of Ctrl + Alt + B.
  2. To move to the module, use the Tab key.
  3. Press Enter.

Working on the Projects Management tab

You can use the Projects module to create a new collection of components, participants, and assignments that you need to meet a specific goal.

  • The Projects module contains one tab called Project Management.

To take an action when you're on the Projects Management tab:

Create a new project by opening the Create Project screen Ctrl + Alt + N

Open a project

  1. Use the Tab key until you get to the projects list.
  2. To select the project, use and arrow keys.
  3. To open the project, press Enter.

Working on the Components tab

You can use the Components tab to manage the content you need to develop, translate, and publish.

  • The Components module contains one tab called Components.

To take an action when you're on the Components tab:

Create a component by opening the Create Component screen Ctrl + Shift + P

Import components by opening the Import Components screen Ctrl + Shift + Z

Move a component by opening the Select a Target Folder screen Ctrl + Shift + V

Lock a component Ctrl + Shift + L

Unlock a component Ctrl + Shift + U

Manage relationships by opening the Manage relationships screen Ctrl + Shift + O

Export a component by opening the Export Components screen Ctrl + Shift + X

Moving through lists that have multiple pages

Some screens in Inspire show you lists of content. For example, in the Components module, in the Components pane (also known as the Components browser), you can see a list of all components in the selected folder.

To take an action when you're in the row of a list or grid:

Go to the next page Shift + → (right arrow)

Go to the previous page Shift + ← (left arrow)

Go to the first page Ctrl + Shift + ← (left arrow)

Go to the last page Ctrl + Shift + → (right arrow)

Moving between fields on a screen

Most screens in Inspire let you enter data. For example, when you're creating a component, you need to enter or select a value in the Target Folder, New Component Name, and Language fields.

A field can be any of the following:

  • A text box for typing
  • A dropdown list of options
  • A checkbox
  • A row in a grid or list of items

Next selection Tab

Previous selection Shift + Tab

Move through fields on a screen ↑ ↓ ← → arrow keys

Select a checkbox Space bar

Viewing online help and updating the application

In the top right corner of the Inspire screen, you can see a user menu.

From the question mark option you can access the Help / FAQs and Update Application options.

Open the GlobalLink Inspire Online Help Ctrl + Alt + H

Update the application Ctrl + Alt + U