Shortcuts for the Text Editor.

Keyboard Shortcuts & Help

These shortcuts can help you format text, navigate the interface, and access features more quickly.

Available Keyboard Shortcuts

Text Formatting

Format your text with these shortcuts while editing

Editor only

Toggle bold formatting

Ctrl
B
Editor only

Toggle italic formatting

Ctrl
I
Editor only

Toggle underline formatting

Ctrl
U
Editor only

Toggle strikethrough formatting

Ctrl
Shift
S
Editor only

Toggle code formatting

Ctrl
E
Editor only

Open text color picker

Ctrl
Shift
C

Lists and Structure

Create lists, quotes, and code blocks efficiently

Editor only

Toggle ordered list

Ctrl
Shift
7
Editor only

Toggle bullet list

Ctrl
Shift
8
Editor only

Toggle blockquote

Ctrl
Shift
>
Editor only

Toggle code block

Ctrl
Alt
C

Navigation

Navigate and edit your content quickly

Editor only

Undo last action

Ctrl
Z
Editor only

Redo last action

Ctrl
Y
Editor only

Select all content

Ctrl
A

Application

Control the application and access features

Save current note

Ctrl
S

Open command palette (when available)

Ctrl
K

Close dialogs and menus

Escape

Accessibility

Navigate the interface accessibly

Navigate between elements

Tab

Navigate backwards between elements

Shift
Tab

Activate focused button or control

Enter

Help

Get help and support when you need it

Open help page (this page)

Ctrl
?

Additional Tips

Editor Focus

Most formatting shortcuts only work when the editor is focused. Click inside the editor area first, then use the shortcuts.

Platform Differences

On Mac, use Cmd instead of Ctrl. The shortcuts automatically adapt to your platform.

Accessibility

All shortcuts are designed to work with screen readers and keyboard navigation. Use Tab to navigate between elements.

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