Using Spotlight Keyboard Shortcuts
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Use the following keyboard shortcuts while you are using Spotlight.

Spotlight Commands

Esc (Escape)  
Navigates back one link (exits if at the Main Spotlight menu).  
Backspace  
Navigates back one link.  
R  
Navigates to the main Spotlight menu.  
Enter  
Selects the given button or link.  
F12  
Enters Literal Mode which enables keyboard input for a short period of time.