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url: /kanban/keyboard.md
description: >-
  Kanban keyboard drag and drop with screen reader announcements, and every
  board shortcut.
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# Keyboard & Accessibility

Cards are focusable. Every move is announced, for example "In progress, position 2 of 4".

| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Arrows | Move focus between cards |
| `Space` | Pick up or drop the focused card |
| `↑` `↓` while holding | Move within a column and across lanes |
| `←` `→` while holding | Move across columns |
| `Esc` | Put the card back |
| `Enter` | Open the card |
| `.` | Open the card menu |
| `N` | Add a card to the focused column |
| `/` | Search |
| `?` | List the shortcuts |

![Moving a card with the keyboard](/images/board-keyboard.png)

## Search and filters

The search box matches titles, descriptions, badges and avatars instantly. When filters hide cards, the toolbar says how many and offers **Clear filters**. Lane filters, collapsed columns and the grouping choice are remembered per user.

## Dark, RTL and phones

| Arabic, right to left | Phone |
| --- | --- |
| ![Board in Arabic](/images/board-rtl.png) |  |