Keyboard Support in Blazor Scheduler

• May 28, 2025
• 2 minutes to read

DevExpress Blazor Scheduler supports keyboard shortcuts that allow users to navigate through toolbar items and appointments, and execute built-in commands. Keyboard navigation is implemented on the client and server.

Run Demo: Scheduler - Overview

Note

Keyboard support allows users who cannot use a mouse or rely on assistive technologies (like screen readers or switch devices) to interact with application content. Refer to the Accessibility help topic for information on other accessibility areas that we address.

Keyboard Shortcuts

The image below shows navigation areas available in the Scheduler component:

The following shortcut keys are available:

Shortcut Keys	Description
Arrows	Move focus between elements within the toolbar.
Tab Shift + Tab	Move focus between navigation areas and appointments within the body area.
Delete	When a one-time appointment is focused, deletes this appointment. When a recurring appointment is focused, shows the delete confirmation dialog. This dialog allows users to delete only this appointment or the entire appointment series.
Enter	When a one-time appointment is focused, shows the extended edit form for this appointment. When a recurring appointment is focused, shows the edit confirmation dialog. This dialog allows users to edit only this appointment or the entire appointment series.
N	Shows the extended edit form for a new appointment.
R	When a changed occurrence is focused, reverts it to a regular occurrence.

The built-in toolbar, popups, and data editors include their own navigation shortcuts. Refer to the following help topic for more information on keyboard support in various DevExpress Blazor components: Accessibility - Keyboard Support.