Bug 157722

Version:            (using KDE 4.0.1)
Installed from:    Ubuntu Packages
OS:                Linux

I like the krunner, finding and running apps this way is much faster than that menu :) In fact, when I use 3.5 now and then, it's the first thing I look for :(

...It lacks a bit, though, in using the keyboard to launch a program.

Currently, typing in "Kons" (as an example), I get 3 results about Konsole - which is all good and correct. Hit the tab key and the focus moves to the search results box. To launch an app suggested, I have to then use the cursor keys to navigate the list and then hit enter to launch the app. In between that I have to close the drop down that auto appears filled with previous suggestions.

For a keyboard based app, krunner places a lot of emphasis on use of the mouse to finish off what is started with a keyboard.

Summary:
* type in suggestion
* close the drop down of previous suggestions by mouse clicking outside of it (it covers the apps found by my search)
* hit tab
* hit up/down arrow to find app
* hit enter to launch app

What would be better, bit like tab bash completion:
* type in suggestion
* hit tab, tab, tab until you get to the correct app listed. First tab hit hides the dropdown of previous suggestions.
* hit enter to launch app