Grafana Keyboard Shortcuts

Complete Grafana keyboard shortcuts reference — 15 shortcuts across 2 categories. Quick reference cheat sheet for Cross-platform (browser).

Global (8)

ShortcutAction
Ctrl + SSave the current dashboard
Ctrl + KOpen the command palette
fOpen the dashboard finder / search
d kToggle kiosk mode (hides the menu)
d eExpand all rows
d sOpen dashboard settings
EscExit panel when in full screen view or edit mode
?Display all keyboard shortcuts available in your version

Focused Panel (7)

ShortcutAction
eToggle panel edit view
vToggle panel full screen view
p uOpen share panel link configuration
p eOpen share panel embed configuration
p sOpen share panel snapshot configuration
p dDuplicate panel
p rRemove panel
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most useful Grafana keyboard shortcuts?

The most essential Grafana shortcuts are: Ctrl + S (Save the current dashboard), Ctrl + K (Open the command palette), f (Open the dashboard finder / search). These cover the most frequent actions and can significantly speed up your workflow.

How many keyboard shortcuts does Grafana have?

Grafana has 15 keyboard shortcuts across 2 categories on shortcut-tools.com.

How do I use keyboard shortcuts in Grafana?

Press them while the Grafana web interface has focus. Panel shortcuts additionally require the mouse to be hovering the panel you want to affect. Two-letter entries are sequences: press the keys one after the other rather than together.

What is the Grafana shortcut for save the current dashboard?

The Grafana shortcut for save the current dashboard is Ctrl + S.

What Global shortcuts does Grafana have?

Grafana includes 8 Global shortcuts, including Ctrl + S (Save the current dashboard) and Ctrl + K (Open the command palette). See the full list in the Global section above.

What's the fastest way to learn all Grafana shortcuts?

Print the Grafana cheat sheet and keep it next to your keyboard for the first week, then switch to active recall: open Shortcut Speedrun and practice Grafana shortcuts against the clock until they're automatic.

Can I combine Grafana shortcuts with other tools?

Yes — use My Stack to combine Grafana shortcuts with any other platform on this site into one printable reference, which is useful if your daily workflow spans several tools.

Why does nothing happen when I press e or v?

Those are panel shortcuts, and they only apply to the panel the mouse is currently hovering over. Move the pointer onto a panel first, then press the key. Shortcuts written as two letters, such as d then s, are sequences rather than combinations - press the first key, release it, then press the second.

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