Problem When navigating the file list with the arrow keys, the selected file does not automatically open. The selected file state and the opened file state should remain synchronized so that moving the selection immediately updates the file being viewed. Use case After running a batch automation,…

Hi, I’d love to use this feature, but unfortunately I don’t have the right ctrl key on my keyboard (doesn’t exist) and it doesn’t appear to work with the left one. Is it possible to map this to a different key? Sorry! I’ve reloaded Obsidian and somehow it started to work.

[image] Iconca: and it doesn’t appear to work with the left one. Is What layout/region of keyboard, if you can say? What is your Obsidian installer version? (Not the version, the installer version.) Maybe you need a full reinstall. And test in the Sandbox vault or with a fresh test vault? L…

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File navigation with arrow keys

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rigmarole March 6, 2026, 10:34pm 2

Open file automatically in accord to file explorer focus using keyboard navigation Feature archive

This will be possible in v1.9.8. No ETAs. You will need to use ctrl/cmd + arrow up/down to navigate AND open at the same time.

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