# Keyboard Navigation

The keyboard navigation of the AutoComplete is always available.

> The height of the items has to be equal.

The AutoComplete supports the following keyboard shortcuts:

| SHORTCUT     | DESCRIPTION                   |
| :----------- | :---------------------------- |
| `Esc`        | Closes the popup.             |
| `Enter`      | Selects the highlighted item. |
| `Down Arrow` | Highlights the previous item. |
| `Up Arrow`   | Highlights the next item.     |

[Demo Source](https://demos.telerik.com/kendo-vue-ui/dropdowns/autocomplete/keyboard-navigation/source.txt)

## Suggested Links

* [API Reference of the AutoComplete](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-vue-ui-develop/components/dropdowns/api/autocompleteprops)
* [Accessibility](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-vue-ui-develop/components/dropdowns/autocomplete/accessibility/wai-aria-support)