The quiet keyboard shortcut

The best shortcut in any app I use is the one that does nothing. It just dismisses things. Esc, with care.

The best shortcut is the one that does nothing.

Esc

It dismisses. It does not act. It is the only universal verb left.

Stacking modals

If a modal eats my Esc, I will close the tab next.

A small request

Honor Esc. The rest is decoration.

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