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# Which keyboard shortcut quickly adds a new block while editing an app?
- URL: https://blog.jestor.com/keyboard-shortcut-add-block-jestor/
- Published: 2026-07-24T05:31:02.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-24T05:31:02.000Z
- Author: Bruno Bannach

While editing an app in **[Jestor](https://jestor.com/?ref=blog.jestor.com)**, pressing the F key quickly opens the option to add a new block to the page, with no need to navigate through menus to find the matching button.

## Why does a keyboard shortcut for blocks make a difference day to day?

Anyone building lots of apps inside **[Jestor](https://jestor.com/?ref=blog.jestor.com)** adds blocks — tables, charts, indicators — constantly. Needing to click through several menus for each new block slows down that repetitive work. A simple keyboard shortcut speeds up building without taking your hands off the keyboard.

## How to use the block shortcut in Jestor?

1. Turn on builder mode on the app.
2. Press the F key anywhere on the page.
3. The option to add a new block opens immediately.
4. Choose the block type you want and keep building the app.

| Shortcut | Action                                                      |
| -------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- |
| **F**    | Opens the option to add a new block                         |
| **B**    | Turns builder mode on or off                                |
| **C**    | Opens the quick-create menu for table, app, Kanban, or form |

## Why choose Jestor?

This shortcut comes alongside other recent app management improvements, like resizing blocks from any corner and sharing an app directly with other roles in the company — all designed to speed up anyone building day to day in **[Jestor](https://jestor.com/?ref=blog.jestor.com)**.

### Frequently Asked Questions

**Does this shortcut work on any Jestor page?** It works while editing an app, with builder mode turned on.

**Do I need to enable a setting to use the F shortcut?** No, the shortcut is already available as soon as builder mode is active.

**Are there other shortcuts like this in Jestor?** Yes, shortcuts like B for builder mode and C for quick creation are also available.

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