# Keyboard Navigation

The keyboard navigation of the ComboBox is always available.

The ComboBox supports the following keyboard shortcuts:

| SHORTCUT           | DESCRIPTION                                             |
| :----------------- | :------------------------------------------------------ |
| `Up Arrow`         | Selects the previous available item.                    |
| `Down Arrow`       | Selects the next available item.                        |
| `Enter`            | Selects the highlighted item or submits a custom value. |
| `Esc`              | Closes the popup.                                       |
| `Alt`+`Down Arrow` | Opens the popup.                                        |
| `Alt`+`Up Arrow`   | Closes the popup.                                       |

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

## Suggested Links

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