Keyboard shortcuts in ATLAS.ti (Windows, Mac, and Web)

Who this article is for

This article is for ATLAS.ti Windows, Mac, and Web users who want to speed up their workflow using keyboard shortcuts.

Find keyboard shortcuts in ATLAS.ti Desktop

ATLAS.ti Desktop includes keyboard shortcuts for many commonly used actions, such as creating items, editing content, navigating projects, and working with coded data.

On Mac, shortcuts are displayed directly in the application menus. Open any menu at the top of the screen, such as  Project, Edit, Document and others. Whenever a command has a keyboard shortcut assigned to it, the shortcut is shown next to the command name.

On Windows, keyboard shortcuts are also displayed within menus and dialogs where available.

Navigate the ribbon in Windows using the keyboard

ATLAS.ti Windows also supports keyboard navigation through the ribbon interface.

Press the Alt key to display key tips throughout the ribbon. Letters and numbers will appear on the tabs and commands, allowing you to navigate the interface without using a mouse. Here is what the top panel looks like after pressing Alt.

For example:

1. Press Alt
2. Select a ribbon tab using the displayed key
3. Select a command using the displayed key sequence

This can be especially useful when working extensively with the keyboard.

Common desktop shortcuts

ATLAS.ti Windows and Mac support a variety of standard shortcuts for common actions such as Undo, Redo, Copy, Paste, Cut, Select All.

Refer to the shortcut tables below for a complete list of available keyboard shortcuts.

Keyboard shortcuts in ATLAS.ti Web

ATLAS.ti Web also includes keyboard shortcuts to help you navigate projects and work more efficiently.

Refer to the shortcut table below for the full list of available shortcuts.

Common issues

• A shortcut is not working
  • Some shortcuts are only available in specific tools or windows. Make sure the relevant editor, manager, or document is active.
• I cannot find a shortcut for a command
  • Check the application menus. If a shortcut exists, it is usually displayed next to the command name.
• The shortcut behaves differently on Mac
  • Mac shortcuts typically use the Command (⌘) key instead of the Ctrl key used on Windows.

When to contact support

Contact support if:

• keyboard shortcuts stop responding
• ribbon navigation does not work in Windows
• shortcuts conflict with accessibility software or operating system settings
• expected shortcuts are missing from the interface