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Language Editor Keyboard Shortcuts

Complete reference for keyboard shortcuts available in the Language Editor window (Tools > Localization > Language Editor).

Navigation

Shortcut Action
↑ (Up Arrow) Select previous key in the list
↓ (Down Arrow) Select next key in the list
Ctrl + ↑ Move selected key up in the list (reorder)
Ctrl + ↓ Move selected key down in the list (reorder)
Escape Deselect current key

Key Management

Shortcut Action
Delete or Backspace Delete the selected key (with confirmation dialog)
Ctrl + R Rename the selected key
Ctrl + S Save all changes to language files

Translation & Copy

Shortcut Action
Ctrl + T Translate the selected key using DeepL
Ctrl + C Copy the selected key name to clipboard

How to Use

Navigating Keys

  1. Open the Language Editor (Tools > Localization > Language Editor)
  2. Click on the Keys tab
  3. Use ↑ and ↓ arrows to navigate through keys
  4. The key details panel updates automatically as you navigate

Reordering Keys

Keys can be reordered to organize your translations:

  1. Select a key using ↑ or ↓
  2. Hold Ctrl and press ↑ or ↓ to move the key
  3. The new order is saved when you save the files (Ctrl + S)

Translating with DeepL

Quickly translate a key using DeepL integration:

  1. Select a key
  2. Set up your DeepL API key in the Settings tab
  3. Press Ctrl + T to translate the selected key
  4. The translation will be applied to all target languages

Note: DeepL translation requires an API key configured in the Settings tab.

Copying Key Names

Copy key names for use in code:

  1. Select a key
  2. Press Ctrl + C
  3. The key name is copied to clipboard
  4. Paste into your code: LocalizationManager.GetText("copied_key")

Renaming Keys

Rename keys without losing translations:

  1. Select a key
  2. Press Ctrl + R
  3. Enter the new name in the dialog
  4. All translations are preserved under the new key name

Deleting Keys

Remove unused keys:

  1. Select a key
  2. Press Delete or Backspace
  3. Confirm deletion in the dialog

Warning: Deleted keys cannot be recovered. Make sure to save backups.

Tips

  • Quick Save: Use Ctrl + S frequently to avoid losing changes
  • Batch Operations: The editor prompts for auto-save before compiling or entering Play Mode
  • Keyboard Focus: Shortcuts work when the Language Editor window is focused
  • Reorder Organization: Use Ctrl + ↑/↓ to group related keys together