microsoft/PowerToys

Quick select for search results

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#39,126 opened on Apr 28, 2025

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Help WantedIdea-EnhancementIssue-TaskProduct-Command Palette

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Description

Description of the new feature / enhancement

Search results should be numbered consecutively (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10). At least for the first 10 search results.

And then use the number key to make a quick selection. Key "1" = select first search result Key "2" = select second search result etc.

Scenario when this would be used?

always Would be used for every search.

Supporting information

Since “Command Palette” is a keyboard-centric application, this would in most cases mean a reduction in keystrokes or mouse movements.

Contributor guide

Research direction
Locate the view that renders search results in PowerToys Run (likely a ListBox or similar). Add numeric labels to the first 10 items. Implement a keyboard handler to listen for number keys and select the corresponding result. Ensure number keys are only active when the search results list is focused.
Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktopfrontend
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Feature
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2
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1-3 hours
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Active
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Clear
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75