Gateway Navigation & Unified Keyboard Shortcuts (F1–F11, Esc, Ctrl+K)
Move through Deku at Tally-inspired speed using function keys, single-letter Gateway hotkeys, and the Ctrl+K command palette.
4 min readVersion 2.0Last updated 2026-11-10
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Hands-On Practice
Launch in DemoPractice Navigation in the Gateway
Launches an isolated session straight into /gateway.
1. Global Function Keys (F1–F11 & Esc)
When F-Keys mode is active in the top bar (and cursor focus is outside form inputs), function keys jump instantly across core workspaces:
- F1: Executive Dashboard · F2: Deku Consultant · F3: Vouchers Hub
- F4: Contra · F5: Payment · F6: Receipt · F7: Journal · F8: Sales · F9: Purchase
- F10: Bank Reconciliation · F11: File GST Return · Esc: Return to Gateway of Deku · Ctrl+K / Alt+G: Command Palette
2. Gateway Alphabet Hotkeys
While on the Gateway of Deku screen, pressing single letter keys opens individual menus directly (e.g., A for Chart of Accounts, P for Parties, I for Stock & Services, V for Vouchers, D for Day Book, B for Balance Sheet, O for P&L, T for Trial Balance, G for GST, M for Departments & Members, S for Settings).