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[User Guide](http://www.mlat.uk/guide) › Keyboard shortcuts

# Keyboard shortcuts

On a computer, most things can be done from the keyboard. Keys are lower case unless shown with Shift, and are ignored while you are typing in a box.

| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| / | Search |
| Esc | Deselect / clear the search |
| h | Home |
| + or e | Zoom in |
| − or q | Zoom out |
| Arrow keys or w a s d | Move the map |
| f | Follow selected |
| r | Follow a random object |
| t | Show all tracks |
| l | Labels |
| o | Extended labels |
| k | Track labels |
| m | Multi-select |
| p | Persistence |
| i | Isolate selected |
| u | Special only (military) |
| Shift + E | Alerts only (emergencies) |
| b | Dim map |
| v | Object list: only objects in view, or all |

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