Command Palette

The Command Palette is a powerful productivity feature that gives you quick access to all major functions in WhenToMeet. Think of it as a universal search and action center that helps you navigate and perform tasks faster than ever.

What is the Command Palette?

The Command Palette is a searchable interface that appears when you press Cmd+K (Mac) or Ctrl+K (Windows/Linux). It allows you to:

Navigate quickly to any page or section
Execute actions like creating events, toggling themes, or signing out
Search for commands using natural language
Access help and support resources instantly

How to Open the Command Palette

Keyboard Shortcut (Recommended)

Mac: Press Cmd+K
Windows/Linux: Press Ctrl+K

Clickable Hints

Look for the ⌘K hints throughout the interface:

In the sidebar footer
In search input fields
In empty states when you have no events or bookings

Available Commands

The Command Palette organizes commands into logical groups:

Navigation

Home - Go to the main dashboard
Events - View your events page
Settings - Access your account settings

Public Pages

Features - Learn about WhenToMeet features
Pricing - View subscription plans
Documentation - Access help guides
Blog - Read latest updates
Contact - Get support

Account Management

Sign In - Log into your account (when not authenticated)
Get Started - Create a new account (when not authenticated)
My Account - Access your profile settings (when authenticated)
Billing & Subscription - Manage your subscription (when authenticated)
Sign Out - Log out of your account (when authenticated)

Actions

Create New Event - Start a new event poll
My Bookings - Manage your booking pages

Quick Actions

Toggle Theme - Switch between light and dark mode
Refresh Page - Reload the current page
Keyboard Shortcuts - View this help page

Help & Support

Help Center - Access documentation
Share Feedback - Submit feedback or suggestions
Privacy Policy - View privacy information
Terms of Service - Read terms and conditions
Raycast Extension - Learn about the WhenToMeet Raycast extension

How to Use the Command Palette

1. Open the Palette

Press Cmd+K or Ctrl+K to open the command palette.

2. Search for Commands

Start typing to search for commands. The palette will filter results in real-time based on:

Command names
Keywords and descriptions
Natural language queries

Examples of searches:

Type "create" to find "Create New Event"
Type "dark" to find "Toggle Theme"
Type "help" to find help-related commands
Type "settings" to find account settings

3. Navigate Results

Use arrow keys (↑↓) to navigate through results
Press Enter to execute the selected command
Press Escape to close the palette

4. Execute Commands

Once you've found the command you want:

Press Enter to execute it
The palette will close automatically
The action will be performed (navigation, theme toggle, etc.)

Search Tips

Natural Language Queries

The command palette understands natural language, so you can search using phrases like:

"create event" → finds "Create New Event"
"dark mode" → finds "Toggle Theme"
"sign out" → finds "Sign Out"
"my account" → finds "My Account"

Keyword Matching

Commands are matched based on multiple keywords, so try different terms:

"events", "calendar", "meetings" → all find event-related commands
"help", "support", "faq" → all find help commands
"billing", "subscription", "payment" → all find billing commands

Context-Aware Results

The command palette shows different commands based on your current state:

When logged out: Shows "Sign In" and "Get Started"
When logged in: Shows "My Account", "Billing", and "Sign Out"
Empty states: Shows relevant hints and quick actions

The command palette is fully keyboard accessible:

Cmd+K / Ctrl+K - Open/close the palette
↑ / ↓ - Navigate through results
Enter - Execute selected command
Escape - Close the palette
Tab - Cycle through results (alternative to arrow keys)

Visual Design

The command palette features:

Clean, modern interface that matches WhenToMeet's design
Grouped commands for easy browsing
Icons for visual command identification
Smooth animations and transitions
Responsive design that works on all screen sizes

Accessibility Features

The command palette is built with accessibility in mind:

Screen reader support with proper ARIA labels
Keyboard navigation for all functionality
High contrast support for better visibility
Focus management that works with assistive technologies

Troubleshooting

Command Palette Not Opening

Make sure you're pressing the correct key combination (Cmd+K on Mac, Ctrl+K on Windows/Linux)
Try refreshing the page if the shortcut isn't working
Check that no other application is intercepting the keyboard shortcut

Commands Not Appearing

Some commands only appear when you're logged in (like "My Account" or "Billing")
Make sure you're searching with the right keywords
Try broader search terms if specific commands aren't showing

Search Not Working

The search is case-insensitive, so "CREATE" works the same as "create"
Try different keywords if your search isn't returning results
Use natural language phrases for better results

Tips for Power Users

Memorize Common Shortcuts

Cmd+K → Enter for "Create New Event" (quick event creation)
Cmd+K → type "theme" → Enter for quick theme switching
Cmd+K → type "settings" → Enter for quick settings access

Use Search Effectively

Type the first few letters of what you want to do
Use action words: "create", "view", "manage", "toggle"
Think about the end result, not the exact command name

Discover New Features

Browse through command groups to discover features you might not know about
Look for hints throughout the interface to learn about new commands
Check the "Help & Support" section for additional resources

Analytics and Privacy

WhenToMeet tracks command palette usage to improve the feature:

Command executions - Which commands are used most
Search queries - What users are looking for
Usage patterns - How the feature is being used
Performance metrics - How quickly users find what they need

This data helps us:

Improve search relevance
Add new commands based on user needs
Optimize the user experience
Identify popular features

No personal information is collected, and all data is anonymized.

Future Enhancements

The command palette is continuously improved based on user feedback:

New commands for additional features
Improved search with better natural language understanding
Custom shortcuts for frequently used commands
Command history to quickly repeat recent actions
Favorites for personalized command lists

Getting Started - Learn the basics of WhenToMeet
Keyboard Shortcuts - Complete list of keyboard shortcuts
User Interface - Understanding the WhenToMeet interface
Accessibility - Accessibility features and support

Quick Reference

Action	Shortcut	Description
Open Command Palette	`Cmd+K` / `Ctrl+K`	Open the command palette
Navigate Results	`↑` / `↓`	Move through command list
Execute Command	`Enter`	Run the selected command
Close Palette	`Escape`	Close without executing
Search	Type to filter	Find commands by name or keywords

Need help? The command palette itself has a "Help Center" command that will take you to the full documentation, or you can visit /contact for direct support.