Gainway is built for keyboard-first workflows. Master these shortcuts to journal faster and navigate efficiently.
Global Mode Switching
Mode Shortcuts (Top Bar)+−
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|
| Alt + 1 | Trade Mode — enter/edit trades |
| Alt + 2 | Group Mode — manage trade groups |
| Alt + 3 | Idea Mode — capture trade ideas/setups |
Modes change the main workspace view and available actions. Active mode is highlighted in the top bar.
Calendar Navigation
Month View (Calendar Grid)+−
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|
| Ctrl + ← | Previous month |
| Ctrl + → | Next month |
| Ctrl + ↑ | Previous year |
| Ctrl + ↓ | Next year |
| Home | Jump to current month |
Days with trades show a colored dot. Click any day to open the Daily Dialog.
Daily Dialog (Day Detail View)+−
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|
| Ctrl + ← | Previous day with trade data |
| Ctrl + → | Next day with trade data |
| Esc | Close dialog |
Trade Entry (Manual Entry)
Trade Form Shortcuts+−
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|
| Ctrl + Enter | Save trade & close form |
| Esc | Cancel & close form |
| Tab / Shift+Tab | Next / previous field |
| Enter (in dropdown) | Select option |
| ↑ / ↓ (in dropdown) | Navigate options |
Quick Tagging+−
When focused on tag inputs:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|
| Tab / Shift+Tab | Navigate tags |
| Space | Add/remove tag |
Universal Dialog Controls
All Dialogs & Modals+−
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|
| Esc | Close/cancel any dialog |
| Ctrl + Enter | Save/submit & close |
| Tab / Shift+Tab | Focus navigation (trapped in modal) |
Focus is trapped inside modals — Tab cycles through modal elements only.
Quick Reference Card
| Category | Shortcut | Action |
|---|
| Modes | Alt + 1 / 2 / 3 | Switch Trade / Group / Idea |
| Calendar | Ctrl + ← / → | Prev / Next month |
| Calendar | Ctrl + ↑ / ↓ | Prev / Next year |
| Calendar | Home | Current month |
| Daily Dialog | Ctrl + ← / → | Prev / Next day with trades |
| Forms | Ctrl + Enter | Save & close |
| Forms | Esc | Cancel & close |
| Tagging | Tab / Shift+Tab | Navigate tags |
| Tagging | Space | Add/remove tag |
| Any Dialog | Esc | Close |
| Charts | Left-click | View trades |
Tips
- Print this page — use your browser's print (Ctrl+P) for a physical cheat sheet
- Focus indicators — all interactive elements show clear focus rings for keyboard nav