Quick Start Guide
12.1 Navigation in Modules
The following description of the control elements in the YaST modules assumes that
all function keys and [Alt] key combinations work and are not assigned to dierent
global functions. Read Section 12.2, “Restriction of Key Combinations” (page 155) for
information about possible exceptions.
Navigation among Buttons and Selection Lists
Use [Tab] to navigate among the buttons and frames containing selection lists.
To navigate in reverse order, use [Alt] + [Tab] or [Shift] + [Tab] combinations.
Navigation in Selection Lists
Use the arrow keys ([↑] and [↓]) to navigate among the individual elements in
an active frame containing a selection list. If individual entries within a frame
exceed its width, use [Shift] + [→] or [Shift] + [←] to scroll horizontally to the right
and left. Alternatively, use [Ctrl] + [E] or [Ctrl] + [A]. This combination can also
be used if using [→] or [←] results in changing the active frame or the current
selection list, as in the Control Center.
Buttons, Radio Buttons, and Check Boxes
To select buttons with empty square brackets (check boxes) or empty parentheses
(radio buttons), press [Space] or [Enter]. Alternatively, radio buttons and check
boxes can be selected directly with [Alt] + [highlighted_letter]. In this case, you
do not need to conrm with [Enter]. If you navigate to an item with [Tab], press
[Enter] to execute the selected action or activate the respective menu item.
Function Keys
The F keys ([F1] through [F12]) enable quick access to the various buttons.
Available F key shortcuts are shown in the bottom line of the YaST screen. Which
function keys are actually mapped to which buttons depend on the active YaST
module, because the dierent modules oer dierent buttons (Details, Info, Add,
Delete, etc.). Use [F10] for Accept, OK, Next, and Finish. Press [F1] to access the
YaST help.
Using Navigation Tree in ncurses Mode
Some YaST modules use a navigation tree in the left part of the window to select
conguration dialogs. Use the arrow keys ([↑] and [↓]) to navigate in the tree.
Use [Space] to open or close tree items. In ncurses mode, [Enter] must be pressed
after a selection in the navigation tree in order to show the selected dialog. This
is an intentional behavior to save time consuming redraws when browsing through
the navigation tree.
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