elementary / elementary/panel-notifications

Close with Delete or backspace keys

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Vala
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Description

### Problem

We can navigate the indicator by keyboard alright, but there's no way to close a notification

### Proposal

Add a close shortcut with Delete or Backspace

### Prior Art (Optional)

_No response_

Contributor guide

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Research direction

Start by locating the notification indicator's existing keyboard navigation and the handler for closing a notification. Add Delete and Backspace as close shortcuts, then verify that both keys close the focused notification without breaking current navigation behavior.

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Assessment

Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
72/100

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