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Using the Search Command Palette
Supercharge your HelpDocs workflow with β/Ctrl+K: one shortcut to create, find, and manage everything instantly! π

The Search Command Palette is a powerful tool that helps you navigate and work efficiently in your HelpDocs admin app. It acts as a central hub for quickly finding content, creating new items, and accessing settingsβall without clicking through multiple menus π
How to Access the Search Command Palette
You can open the Search Command Palette from anywhere in the admin app using a simple keyboard shortcut:
- On Mac: Press β+K
- On Windows: Press Ctrl+K
What You Can Do with the Search Command Palette
The Search Command Palette is incredibly versatile. Here's what you can accomplish with just a few keystrokes:
Action | Description |
Create a new article | Quickly start a new article |
Create a new category | Set up a new category on the fly |
View content | Instantly jump to any article or category in your Knowledge Base |
Access settings | Navigate directly to any settings page without clicking through menus |
View HelpDocs resources | Open our support documentation or Lighthouse to get help |
Creating New Content
Need to create content quickly? The Search Command Palette has you covered:
- To create a new article, open the palette (β+K or Ctrl+K) and type "new article" or select it from the options
- To create a new category, open the palette and type "new category" or select it from the options
Finding Existing Content
The Search Command Palette excels at helping you locate content:
- Start typing the name of any article or category
- Results will appear instantly as you type
- Select the desired result to navigate straight to it
Accessing Settings
No more clicking through multiple menus to find that one setting:
- Open the palette and type the name of the settings page you need
- Select it from the results to jump straight there
Getting Help
Need some guidance? The Search Command Palette also provides quick access to helpful resources:
- Access HelpDocs support documentation
- Open Lighthouse to submit feature requests or report issues
With the Search Command Palette at your disposal, you'll save time and make your Knowledge Base management more efficient. Give those keyboard shortcuts a try and see how much faster you can work!
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