Keyboard usage: Creating code cell and typing it

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Hi, JupyterLab newbie here.

I like using the computer only with the keyboard, without touching the mouse. I see that JupyterLab does have keyboard shortcuts. When I press B it creates a new code cell. What I don’t understand though is how to type code in that code cell. If I start typing after the cell is created, JupyterLab ignores my typing. I could use the mouse to click the code cell and start typing, but I want to stick with the keyboard. Is this possible?

Thanks for your help,
Ram Rachum.

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Pressing Enter should allow you to type within the created cell. On the status bar you should see Mode: Edit or Mode: Command. To switch between the modes use Enter/Esc. Does it help, or did I misunderstand your question?

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Yes, that’s exactly what I meant! Thank you so much.

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