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/Gemini
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/Gemini

Quickly translate a key using DeepL/Gemini integration:

1. Select a key
2. Set up your DeepL/Gemini 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/Gemini 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