Add support for "Open link under cursor" hotkeys in properties

Use case or problem

Currently, the “Open link under cursor in…” hotkeys/keyboard shortcuts are not supported for internal links in the Properties UI (Live Preview mode) or YAML section (Source mode).

As someone who predominantly uses the keyboard to interact with Obsidian, I make heavy use of this shortcut in the markdown section of the notes. It would be great to have support for this in the properties section too, creating a more consistent user experience.

Proposed solution

Add support for these shortcuts to work when used on links present in the Properties UI (Live preview mode) or YAML section (Source mode). I believe the relevant property types where links are allowed as values are currently “Text” and “List”.

Current workarounds

  • Use mouse/trackpad to click on them (not ideal for keyboard users)
  • Add the link again in the main section markdown portion of the file and use shortcut from there (leads to unnecessary clutter)
  • Use Quick Switcher/other plugin (not as seamless, e.g. when cursor is already in properties section)
1 Like

Thank you