Shortcuts for the Text Editor.

Keyboard Shortcuts & Help

These verified shortcuts cover the actions currently wired into DeathNote's editors, with Windows/Linux and Mac equivalents shown side by side.

Available Keyboard Shortcuts

Text Formatting

Inline formatting commands available in both editors

Toggle bold formatting

Both editors
Win / Linux
Ctrl
B
Mac
Cmd
B

Toggle italic formatting

Both editors
Win / Linux
Ctrl
I
Mac
Cmd
I

Toggle underline formatting

Both editors
Win / Linux
Ctrl
U
Mac
Cmd
U

Toggle strikethrough formatting

Both editors
Win / Linux
Ctrl
Shift
S
Mac
Cmd
Shift
S

Toggle code formatting

Both editors
Win / Linux
Ctrl
E
Mac
Cmd
E

Lists and Structure

Headings, lists, quotes, and code blocks supported in both editors

Toggle heading 1

Both editors
Win / Linux
Ctrl
Alt
1
Mac
Cmd
Option
1

Toggle heading 2

Both editors
Win / Linux
Ctrl
Alt
2
Mac
Cmd
Option
2

Toggle heading 3

Both editors
Win / Linux
Ctrl
Alt
3
Mac
Cmd
Option
3

Toggle ordered list

Both editors
Win / Linux
Ctrl
Shift
7
Mac
Cmd
Shift
7

Toggle bullet list

Both editors
Win / Linux
Ctrl
Shift
8
Mac
Cmd
Shift
8

Toggle blockquote

Both editors
Win / Linux
Ctrl
Shift
B
Mac
Cmd
Shift
B

Toggle code block

Both editors
Win / Linux
Ctrl
Alt
C
Mac
Cmd
Option
C

Navigation

Editing shortcuts that work while the editor is focused

Undo last action

Both editors
Win / Linux
Ctrl
Z
Mac
Cmd
Z

Redo last action

Both editors
Win / Linux
Ctrl
Y
Mac
Cmd
Shift
Z

Select all content

Both editors
Win / Linux
Ctrl
A
Mac
Cmd
A

Application

Actions outside direct text formatting

Save the current note

Note editor only
Win / Linux
Ctrl
S
Mac
Cmd
S

Close dialogs and menus

Global
Escape

Accessibility

Keyboard navigation for controls, dialogs, and toolbar actions

Navigate between elements

Global
Tab

Navigate backwards between elements

Global
Shift
Tab

Activate focused button or control

Global
Win / Linux
Enter
Mac
Space

Additional Tips

Editor Scope

Formatting, heading, list, quote, code, undo, redo, and select-all shortcuts work in both the note editor and the eulogy editor. Saving with Ctrl/ Cmd + S is only available in the final message note editor.

Toolbar-Only Actions

Links, images, colors, highlights, and emojis are available from toolbar buttons when the current editor exposes them. Those actions do not have dedicated keyboard shortcuts wired today.

Platform Differences

Windows and Linux use Ctrl based shortcuts. Mac uses Cmd and Option equivalents. This guide shows both combinations side by side so you do not need platform detection.

Keyboard Navigation

Most formatting shortcuts only work while the editor itself is focused. Use Tab and Shift + Tab to move between controls, then Enter or Space to activate the focused button.