How to use quick actions and keyboard shortcuts to create records without taking your hand off the keyboard

Quick actions are a fast-action menu opened with a keyboard shortcut, letting you create and save an entire record without touching the mouse. In Jestor, the "A" key opens this menu from anywhere in the system.

The problem of switching between keyboard and mouse

For anyone who spends the day creating records — a ticket, a customer, a contract — constantly switching between keyboard and mouse eats up time and breaks your work rhythm, especially on repetitive tasks.

Instant opening: the "A" key opens the menu from anywhere in the system.
Arrow-key navigation: choose the action without needing to click.
Shortcut saving: Cmd+S saves the completed record.
Personalization: choose which actions appear first in the menu.

How to create a record without using the mouse in Jestor

Press "A": the quick actions menu opens instantly, on any screen.
Navigate with the arrows: move through the available options.
Hit enter on the desired action: like "create new customer" or "create new ticket."
Fill out the form: using Tab to move between fields.
Save with Cmd+S: without needing to click any button.

How to configure it in Jestor: go to the side menu settings to choose which actions appear in the quick shortcut, prioritizing the ones you use most in your day-to-day.

What else came with the new side menu

The new side menu also brought the option to favorite and unfavorite apps directly from the bar, without needing to go back to Home to make that adjustment.

Operational tip: combine the "A" key with Cmd+S to cut the time spent creating repetitive records, like support tickets, down to a few seconds per item.

Why choose Jestor for a 100% keyboard-driven operation?

Few management tools prioritize mouse-free navigation as a core part of the experience — in Jestor, it's not a feature hidden in advanced settings, it's a single-key shortcut available on any screen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which shortcut opens the quick actions menu? The "A" key opens the quick actions menu on any screen in the system.

Can I save a record without using the mouse? Yes, the Cmd+S shortcut saves the record after it's filled out via keyboard.

Does the new side menu change how apps are favorited? Yes, you can now favorite and unfavorite apps directly from the side bar.

Video Tutorial: Step by Step

Check out other practical tutorials on the Jestor YouTube channel.

Get to know Jestor

With Jestor, you create and move records without taking your hand off the keyboard — speed you feel in the daily grind of the operation.

Visit the official Jestor website and scale the efficiency of your operation.

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