Quick Actions

Access common tasks instantly from anywhere in the dashboard

Quick Actions provides fast access to frequently used features without leaving your current page. Whether you're searching for a merchant, looking up a transaction, or accessing documentation, Quick Actions gets you there in seconds.


Opening Quick Actions

There are two ways to open the Quick Actions panel:

Keyboard Shortcut (Recommended)

Press the keyboard shortcut from anywhere in the dashboard:

PlatformShortcut
Mac⌘ K
Windows / LinuxCtrl + K
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Pro Tip

The keyboard shortcut works from any page in the dashboard, making it the fastest way to access Quick Actions.

Sidebar Button

Click the Quick Actions button at the top of the sidebar. The button displays your platform-specific keyboard shortcut for quick reference.


Using Quick Actions

Browsing Options

When Quick Actions opens, you'll see a list of available actions organized by category. Each action includes:

  • Icon — Visual indicator of the action type
  • Label — Name of the action
  • Description — Brief explanation of what the action does
  • Number Badge — Keyboard shortcut for quick selection (1-9)

Searching

Start typing to filter the available actions. The search matches against both action names and descriptions, helping you find what you need quickly.

  • Type to filter actions in real-time
  • Results update as you type
  • Clear the search using the X button or by deleting your text

Selecting an Action

Choose an action using any of these methods:

MethodHow
ClickClick directly on an action
Number KeysPress 1 through 9 to select the corresponding action
Arrow KeysUse and to navigate, then press Enter

Keyboard Navigation

Quick Actions is designed for keyboard-first navigation:

KeyAction
/ Move selection up or down
EnterExecute the selected action
1 - 9Select action by number (when not typing in search)
EscClose Quick Actions or go back
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Navigation Tip

Arrow key navigation works even while the search input is focused, so you can type to filter and immediately navigate with arrows.


Sub-Views

Some actions open a sub-view for additional input, such as searching for a specific merchant or transaction.

Navigating Sub-Views

  • Back Button — Click the back button or press Esc to return to the main menu
  • Search Fields — Type your search query; results appear automatically after a brief delay
  • Results — Click any result to navigate to that item

Search Tips

  • Enter at least 2 characters to begin searching
  • Use the toggle buttons to switch between search types (when available)
  • Results are limited to the most relevant matches for performance

Closing Quick Actions

Close the Quick Actions panel using any of these methods:

  • Press Esc
  • Click outside the panel (on the backdrop)
  • Click the X button in the corner
  • Select an action (the panel closes after execution)

External Links

Some actions open external resources (such as documentation) in a new browser tab. These actions:

  • Open immediately without showing a sub-view
  • Automatically close the Quick Actions panel
  • Don't affect your current dashboard page

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I customize the available actions?

The available actions are determined by your user role and permissions. You'll only see actions that are relevant to your access level.

The keyboard shortcut isn't working. What should I do?

Some browser extensions may intercept Cmd+K or Ctrl+K. Try disabling extensions temporarily to identify conflicts. The sidebar button remains available as an alternative.