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# How Do You Use the B and C Keyboard Shortcuts to Open Builder Mode or Create a New Item in Jestor?
- URL: https://blog.jestor.com/keyboard-shortcuts-b-c-jestor/
- Published: 2026-07-22T15:50:49.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-22T15:50:49.000Z
- Author: Bruno Bannach

In **Jestor**, the B key toggles builder mode on any screen, and the C key opens the quick-creation modal, letting you build a new table, app, Kanban, or form without clicking through several menus.

### Why use keyboard shortcuts day to day

Anyone who edits processes often loses time navigating repeated menus. Shortcuts cut that trip down to a single keystroke, speeding up both editing and creating new elements on the platform.

### What each shortcut does

- **B**: turns on builder mode, making every element on the screen editable, with a visible pencil icon
- **C**: opens the initial creation screen, with options for a new table, new Kanban, new form, or new app
- Both work anywhere on the platform, no need to navigate to a specific menu
- Builder mode can also be activated other ways, for anyone who prefers using the mouse

### How to use the B and C shortcuts in Jestor

1. While logged into Jestor, press B to turn on builder mode
2. Press B again to turn it off and return to normal usage mode
3. Press C to open the quick-creation modal
4. Choose the type of element you want to create from that modal

### Process automation with faster navigation

Combining these shortcuts with the action bar (Ctrl+K or Cmd+K) means anyone building processes frequently in Jestor can barely need the mouse for the most common day-to-day actions.

### Table Summary

| Shortcut           | Action                             |
| ------------------ | ---------------------------------- |
| **B**              | Toggles builder mode on or off     |
| **C**              | Opens the quick-creation modal     |
| **Ctrl+K / Cmd+K** | Opens the action bar from anywhere |

### Video Tutorial: Step by Step

*Video: It's Back: New Sidebar Menu — video tutorial showing this feature in practice, right inside the Jestor interface.*

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Does the B shortcut work on any Jestor screen?** Yes, it turns on builder mode no matter where you are on the platform.

**Does the C shortcut replace the menu's create button?** It gets you the same result, faster, without needing to click through the menu.

**Do I need to set anything up for these shortcuts to work?** No, they're already active by default for any [jestor.com](https://jestor.com/?ref=blog.jestor.com) user.

## Get to Know Jestor

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