microsoft / microsoft/PowerToys
CmdPal: Drawer (4/n) - Add context menu and keyboard shortcut support
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Since Aug 15, 2026.
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Product-Command Palette
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Description
Description of the new feature / enhancement
Add standard command palette ammenties to the drawer item:
- Context menu
- Keyboard shortcuts:
- Enter works by default;
- Enter+Ctrl to invoke the secondary action;
- Ctrl+K as CmdPal standard shortcut to open context menu.
Scenario when this would be used?
UX
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