There can be at least two "filter" inputs, for the left sidebar and the split console. It would be really useful to have a shortcut, such as cmd+\, to move focus to the next filter input. As it is, the hit target is so small and at the bottom of the window, I rarely use it myself.
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The approach Xcode takes is to have two separate shortcuts: * one for left-side navigator filter (In menu bar as "Edit > Filter > Filter in Navigator", keys Option+Shift+J) * one for right-side library filter (In menu bar as "Edit > Filter > Filter in Library", keys Option+Shift+L) We don't have a library, but this should be easy to do for the navigators.
Brian, did you mean Command-Option-*? Option+Shift+J types Ô Option+Shift+L types Ò In macOS High Siera Xcode: Command-J move focus to editor. Command-Shift-J reveal in project navigator. Command-Option-J focus on navigator filter field. Possible conflicts: Safari: Command-Option-L open Downloads Chrome: Command-Option-J open/close DevTools and focuses on console