# Keyboard Navigation

The keyboard navigation of the DropDownList is always available.

The DropDownList supports the following keyboard shortcuts:

| SHORTCUT                     | DESCRIPTION                                                      |
| :--------------------------- | :--------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `Up Arrow` & `Left Arrow`    | Selects the previous available item.                             |
| `Down Arrow` & `Right Arrow` | Selects the next available item, unless `filterable` is enabled. |
| `Enter`                      | Selects the highlighted item.                                    |
| `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/dropdownlist/keyboard/source.txt)

## Suggested Links

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