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List of All Default Keyboard Shortcuts in Remote Desktop Manager

In our June poll, you shared your favorite Remote Desktop Manager keyboard shortcuts, leading us to provide a comprehensive PDF guide and tutorials for customizing shortcuts and creating macros.

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For our June poll question, we asked you to share your favorite keyboard shortcuts in Remote Desktop Manager. There were many great responses, which is not surprising, because we have many great users!

Several of you mentioned that you do not currently use keyboard shortcuts in Remote Desktop Manager, but wanted to check them out and give them a try. There was also a request for a list of keyboard shortcuts in PDF format.

Well, as we like to say around here: We are always listening to you!

Below you will find a master list of all default keyboard shortcuts in Remote Desktop Manager. Plus, we are sharing two small tutorials for customizing keyboard shortcuts and creating keyboard shortcut macros in Remote Desktop Manager for Windows.

And what about the documentation of all keyboard shortcuts that you can use as a handy reference whenever you wish? You will find it right here!

Important: There are additional shortcuts beyond those listed below; they just don’t have associated keyboard keys.

Boost your efficiency — download Remote Desktop Manager today and put these keyboard shortcuts into action.

Keyboard Shortcuts: ACTIONS

NameShortcut
Clipboard - Copy Connection StringCtrl+Alt+H
Clipboard - Copy DomainCtrl+Alt+B
Clipboard - Copy HostCtrl+H
Clipboard - Copy PasswordCtrl+Shift+B
Clipboard - Copy UrlCtrl+Shift+H
Clipboard - Copy UsernameCtrl+B
Execute command from paletteCtrl+Shift+P
Execute Typing MacroCtrl+Shift+A
Navigate URLEnter
Open (Embedded/Tabbed)Ctrl+Enter
Open (External)Shift+Enter
Open Full screenAlt+Enter
View PasswordCtrl+P

Keyboard Shortcuts: EDIT

NameShortcut
Add Credential EntryAlt+Shift+N
Add FolderCtrl+Shift+N
Add InformationCtrl+Alt+N
Add SessionCtrl+N
DuplicateCtrl+D
Edit EntryCtrl+E
Local Specific SettingsCtrl+Alt+E
New EntryIns
RenameF2
User Specific SettingsCtrl+Shift+E

Keyboard Shortcuts: GENERAL

NameShortcut
FilterCtrl+F
Force RefreshCtrl+F5
Online HelpF1
ProfilerCtrl+F12
Quick ConnectCtrl+Alt+Q
Quick SearchCtrl+Space
RefreshF5

Keyboard Shortcuts: NAVIGATION

NameShortcut
FileCtrl+Shift+F
Focus DashboardCtrl+Shift+L
Focus TabCtrl+Shift+Up
Focus Tree/ListCtrl+L
Goto Bookmark 1Ctrl+1
Goto Bookmark 2Ctrl+2
Goto Bookmark 3Ctrl+3
Goto Bookmark 4Ctrl+4
Goto Bookmark 5Ctrl+5
Goto Bookmark 6Ctrl+6
Goto Bookmark 7Ctrl+7
Goto Bookmark 8Ctrl+8
Goto Bookmark 9Ctrl+9
Search RibbonAlt+Q
Select Next TabCtrl+Shift+Right
Select Previous TabCtrl+Shift+Left
Set Bookmark 1Ctrl+Shift+1
Set Bookmark 2Ctrl+Shift+2
Set Bookmark 3Ctrl+Shift+3
Set Bookmark 4Ctrl+Shift+4
Set Bookmark 5Ctrl+Shift+5
Set Bookmark 6Ctrl+Shift+6
Set Bookmark 7Ctrl+Shift+7
Set Bookmark 8Ctrl+Shift+8
Set Bookmark 9Ctrl+Shift+9
Switch Data SourceCtrl+Shift+D
Switch vaultCtrl+Shift+R

Keyboard Shortcuts: IMPORT/EXPORT

NameShortcut
Import in vault (.rdm)Ctrl+Shift+I

Keyboard Shortcuts: VIEW

NameShortcut
Advanced SearchF11
DashboardAlt+F6
FavoritesF9
Multi vault SearchF12
Navigation paneAlt+F8
Opened SessionsF8
Play List ManagementCtrl+G
RDP Toggle View OnlyShift+F3
RecentF10
Status BarAlt+F7
Tab BarAlt+Shift+F6
Tab Group PaneCtrl+Alt+F9
Tab ListCtrl+F9
Top Pane (Ribbon/Menubar)Alt+F11
User vaultF7
VaultF6

Tutorial: Customizing Individual Shortcuts

In Remote Desktop Manager for Windows, you can easily customize individual shortcuts. Here are the steps:

  1. In the Keyboard section, find the shortcut that you want to modify in the list. You can modify the mode and/or the key combination.

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  1. Click OK to save your changes.

Note: If you wish to undo your changes later on, then simply click the Reset Default button to cancel all saved and unsaved changes. You can also use the Disable All button and change the mode/shortcut of all actions to None.

Tutorial: Creating Shortcut Macros

In Remote Desktop Manager for Windows, you can easily create custom macros and pair them with shortcut key combinations. Here are the steps:

  1. In the Shortcut Macros section, click the Add icon. A new macro line will appear.
  2. Under the Shortcut column, select the desired key combination from the drop-down list.

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  1. Under the Macro column, select one of the available macros or create your own.

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  1. Click OK to save your changes.

Note: To delete one or more shortcut macros, check the box next to the affected macro(s) and click the Delete button. When asked to confirm select Yes.

Tell Us What You Think

We hope that you enjoy this list of all default keyboard shortcuts in Remote Desktop Manager, along with the tutorials for customizing shortcuts and creating shortcut macros. Please share any feedback by commenting below, or by getting in touch with us directly.

We also invite you to let us know if you want new shortcuts added to the default list. We are constantly improving Remote Desktop Manager, and will take your advice into consideration for future versions!

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