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Keyboard Shortcuts

Fast navigation and actions using keyboard shortcuts.

General

Action Mac Windows/Linux
New note Cmd + N Ctrl + N
Search Cmd + K Ctrl + K
Open Settings Cmd + , Ctrl + ,
Toggle theme Cmd + Shift + D Ctrl + Shift + D
Help Cmd + / Ctrl + /
Action Mac Windows/Linux
Go to Workspace Cmd + 1 Ctrl + 1
Go to Search Cmd + 2 Ctrl + 2
Go to Settings Cmd + 3 Ctrl + 3
Open Account HUD Cmd + Shift + A Ctrl + Shift + A

Editor

Action Mac Windows/Linux
Bold Cmd + B Ctrl + B
Italic Cmd + I Ctrl + I
Underline Cmd + U Ctrl + U
Strikethrough Cmd + Shift + S Ctrl + Shift + S
Code Cmd + E Ctrl + E
Link Cmd + K Ctrl + K
Heading 1 Cmd + Alt + 1 Ctrl + Alt + 1
Heading 2 Cmd + Alt + 2 Ctrl + Alt + 2
Heading 3 Cmd + Alt + 3 Ctrl + Alt + 3

Lists

Action Mac Windows/Linux
Bullet list Cmd + Shift + 7 Ctrl + Shift + 7
Numbered list Cmd + Shift + 8 Ctrl + Shift + 8
Checklist Cmd + Shift + 9 Ctrl + Shift + 9
Indent Tab Tab
Outdent Shift + Tab Shift + Tab

Slash Commands

Type / in any note to open the command palette with these options:

Command Insert
/h1, /h2, /h3 Headings
/bullet, /number, /todo Lists
/quote, /divider Block elements
/info, /warning, /success, /error Callouts
/code, /table, /link, /image Content blocks

Selecting Text

Action Mac Windows/Linux
Select all Cmd + A Ctrl + A
Select word Double-click Double-click
Select line Triple-click Triple-click
Extend selection Shift + ↑↓ Shift + ↑↓

Undo and Redo

Action Mac Windows/Linux
Undo Cmd + Z Ctrl + Z
Redo Cmd + Shift + Z Ctrl + Shift + Z

:::info Use Cmd + Alt + Z on Mac for "Step Back" in some editors—a deeper undo that goes beyond the last action. :::

GlassyKeep Reader

When viewing a captured bookmark in the immersive reader:

Action Mac Windows/Linux
Close reader Esc Esc
Scroll down j j
Scroll up k k
Toggle left rail [ [
Increase font size + +
Decrease font size - -

Image Lightbox (v2.24.0+)

When viewing an image in the zoom lightbox:

Action Shortcut
Zoom in + or scroll up
Zoom out - or scroll down
Reset zoom 0
Close Esc

Tips

  • Press ? anywhere to see the shortcuts overlay
  • Combine Cmd/Ctrl + Shift for reverse direction actions
  • Escape closes any open palette or modal