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Universal Shortcuts (Ctrl A fix)
Fixes MC-121278, making Ctrl+A and other keyboard shortcuts work on non-QWERTY keyboard layouts.
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Quick answer
Which Universal Shortcuts (Ctrl A fix) release should I use?
Latest stable file 1.5
Game version 1.21.11
Loader Fabric
Universal Shortcuts (Ctrl A fix) 1.5 targets 1.21.11 with Fabric. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Universal Shortcuts (Ctrl A fix) required on the client, server, or both?
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
Client Required
Dedicated server Not supported
Loader for this release Fabric
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume
This file is marked client-only.
What else does Universal Shortcuts (Ctrl A fix) 1.5 need?
1.5. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Universal Shortcuts (Ctrl A fix) without breaking your instance.
Built for Universal Shortcuts (Ctrl A fix) 1.5. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.5. It targets 1.21.11 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.5. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Universal Shortcuts (Ctrl A fix) add?
Universal Shortcuts
This mod fixes MC-121278, making Ctrl+A (select all) and other keyboard shortcuts work on non-QWERTY keyboard layouts, such as AZERTY.
Q&A
What shortcuts are supported?
This mod does not add shortcuts. It makes the shortcuts that are already supported by Minecraft work on non-QWERTY keyboard layouts. Those shortcuts are:
- Select all (Ctrl+A),
- Copy (Ctrl+C),
- Paste (Ctrl+V),
- Cut (Ctrl+X),
- All debug combinations.1
How does it work?
By implementing the fix that is suggested on the bug report for MC-121278. That is, testing for the key name instead of its location on the keyboard.
What about non-Latin keyboard layouts?
This is a good question to which I unfortunately do not have a good answer. There are two possibilities: either your keyboard is capable of producing Latin letters, in which case you may be able to use the shortcuts, or it is not capable of doing so, in which case this mod will completely disable keyboard shortcuts. See #1 on the issue tracker for more information.
- The shortcut to toggle the narrator (Ctrl+F3+B) is not supported for technical reasons; see #3 on the issue tracker.
Project description from Modrinth.
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Universal Shortcuts (Ctrl A fix) by Minecraft version and loader
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Minecraft version
1.21.10
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.21.9
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.21.8
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.21.7
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1.21.6
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.21.5
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.21.4
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1.21.3
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1.21.2
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1.21.1
1 loader buildMinecraft version
1.21
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Recent files
Universal Shortcuts (Ctrl A fix) versions and loaders
1.5
universal-shortcuts-1.5.jar
13 Dec 2025
Client Required Server Not supported Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.11 · Fabric setup 1.21.11Fabric release
1.4.1
universal-shortcuts-1.4.1.jar
8 Oct 2025
Client Required Server Not supported Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.10 · Fabric setup 1.21.91.21.10Fabric release
1.4
universal-shortcuts-1.4.jar
5 Oct 2025
Client Required Server Not supported Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.9 · Fabric setup 1.21.9Fabric release
1.3.9
universal-shortcuts-1.3.9.jar
25 Jul 2025
Client Required Server Not supported Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.8 · Fabric setup 1.20.51.20.61.211.21.1 release
1.3.8
universal-shortcuts-1.3.8.jar
30 Jun 2025
Client Required Server Not supported Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.7 · Fabric setup 1.20.51.20.61.211.21.1 release
1.3.7
universal-shortcuts-1.3.7.jar
17 Jun 2025
Client Required Server Not supported Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.6 · Fabric setup 1.20.51.20.61.211.21.1 release
1.3.6
universal-shortcuts-1.3.6.jar
2 Apr 2025
Client Required Server Not supported Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.5 · Fabric setup 1.20.51.20.61.211.21.1 release
1.3.5
universal-shortcuts-1.3.5.jar
10 Dec 2024
Client Required Server Not supported Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.4 · Fabric setup 1.20.51.20.61.211.21.1 release
1.3.4
universal-shortcuts-1.3.4.jar
31 Oct 2024
Client Required Server Not supported Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.3 · Fabric setup 1.20.51.20.61.211.21.1 release
1.3.3
universal-shortcuts-1.3.3.jar
14 Aug 2024
Client Required Server Not supported Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.1 · Fabric setup 1.20.51.20.61.211.21.1 release
1.3.2
universal-shortcuts-1.3.2.jar
16 Jun 2024
Client Required Server Not supported Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21 · Fabric setup 1.20.51.20.61.21Fabric release
1.3.1
universal-shortcuts-1.3.1.jar
30 Apr 2024
Client Required Server Not supported Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.6 · Fabric setup 1.20.51.20.6Fabric release
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