Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard shortcut reference for the Diffusal trading app
Keyboard shortcuts let you navigate the trading app and execute common actions without leaving the keyboard. Shortcuts are designed for traders who value speed and want to minimize mouse usage during active sessions.
Viewing Current Shortcuts
Press ? anywhere in the app to open the in-app shortcuts overlay. This always shows the current, authoritative list of keybindings — including any customizations you've made.
The information below reflects expected default shortcuts. Check the in-app overlay for the most up-to-date bindings, as shortcuts may be updated with new releases.
Order Entry Shortcuts
| Action | Default Shortcut | Customizable |
|---|---|---|
| Buy / Long | B | Yes |
| Sell / Short | S | Yes |
| Increase quantity | + or Up Arrow | Yes |
| Decrease quantity | - or Down Arrow | Yes |
| Next field | Tab | No |
| Previous field | Shift + Tab | No |
| Cancel / Close form | Esc | No |
| Submit order | Enter | Yes |
Navigation Shortcuts
| Action | Default Shortcut | Customizable |
|---|---|---|
| Open shortcuts overlay | ? | No |
| Go to Options Chain | C | Yes |
| Go to Portfolio | P | Yes |
| Go to Leaderboard | L | Yes |
Options Chain Shortcuts
| Action | Default Shortcut | Customizable |
|---|---|---|
| Switch to calls view | 1 | Yes |
| Switch to puts view | 2 | Yes |
| Switch to combined view | 3 | Yes |
| Previous expiry | [ | Yes |
| Next expiry | ] | Yes |
Customizing Shortcuts
Keybindings for customizable actions can be changed in Settings > Shortcuts (accessible from the user menu in the top navigation bar).
To remap a shortcut:
- Open Settings > Shortcuts
- Find the action you want to remap
- Click the current keybinding
- Press your desired new key combination
- Save your changes
Custom shortcuts persist per browser session. Clearing browser storage resets bindings to defaults.
Notes
- Shortcuts are disabled when focus is inside a text input field
- Some shortcuts (Tab, Shift+Tab, Esc, Enter) follow standard browser conventions and are not remappable
- Press
?at any time to view the authoritative current bindings in-app — this page documents the expected defaults but the in-app overlay is always up to date