This guide covers shortcuts for macOS and Windows. Mobile platforms (iOS/iPadOS) support external keyboard shortcuts when connected. Use the tabs below to see platform-specific shortcuts.
General
- macOS
- Windows
- Cancel:
Esc - Open Settings:
Cmd+, - See All Keyboard Shortcuts:
Cmd+Option+,
Navigation
Move through your documents and spaces efficiently with these navigation shortcuts.- macOS
- Windows
Basic Navigation
- Navigate Back:
Cmd+←orCmd+[orCmd+Option+← - Navigate Forward:
Cmd+→ - Navigate Into:
Cmd+Option+→orCmd+Option+] - Quick Open:
Cmd+O - Go to Daily Note:
Cmd+Option+N - Open Link:
Cmd+Option+Return
- Toggle Focus Mode:
Cmd+. - Toggle Left Sidebar:
Cmd+\ - Zoom In:
Cmd++ - Zoom Out:
Cmd+- - Actual Size:
Cmd+0
The Quick Open (
Cmd+O) isn’t just for documents. Type “Home”, “Calendar”, “Tasks”, or view names like “Starred” or “All Docs” to navigate anywhere in Craft instantly.Documents and Search
- macOS
- Windows
- New Document:
Cmd+N - New Quick Note:
Cmd+Option+N - Delete Document:
Delete - Search in Space:
Cmd+F - Copy Deeplink to Current View or Page:
Cmd+Option+L - Copy Deeplink to Selected Document or Block:
Cmd+Option+Shift+L
Tasks
Manage your tasks quickly without lifting your hands from the keyboard.- macOS
- Windows
In Documents
- Mark Task as Done:
Cmd+Option+T - Mark Task as Canceled:
Cmd+Option+Shift+T
- Mark Task as Done:
Cmd+Option+T - Mark Task as Canceled:
Cmd+Option+Shift+T - Create New Task:
Space - Point at a document or day to create the task in that location
- Navigate Tasks:
↑/↓ - Open Task Details:
Return - Return to Task List:
Esc
- Navigate Dates: Arrow keys
- Select Date:
Return
Editing
Core editing shortcuts for inserting, modifying, and managing blocks.- macOS
- Windows
Insert New BlockCommentsOther
- Below Current Block:
Space - Above Current Block:
Shift+Space - Open Insert Panel:
Cmd+Shift+Return
- Edit Text Block:
Return - Edit Page Block:
Shift+Return - End Editing:
Esc - Duplicate Block:
Cmd+D - Duplicate Block (Drag):
Option+Drag - Delete Block:
Delete - Open Assistant:
Cmd+Return
Option+drag is often faster than Cmd+D for duplicating blocks. It works on any block type and preserves all formatting and links. Simply hold Option while dragging a block to create a duplicate.
- Add or View Comments:
Cmd+Shift+M
- Open Context Menu:
Ctrl+Return
The context menu shortcut (Ctrl+Return) provides keyboard-only access to all context actions, offering an alternative to right-clicking. This improves accessibility and enables faster keyboard-first workflows.
- Undo:
Cmd+Z - Redo:
Cmd+Shift+Z - Search:
Cmd+F - Use Selection to Search:
Cmd+E - Print:
Cmd+P
Style and Formatting
Apply text styles, formatting, and decorations to your content.- macOS
- Windows
Text Size
- Increase:
Ctrl++ - Decrease:
Ctrl+-
- Title:
Ctrl+1 - Subtitle:
Ctrl+2 - Heading:
Ctrl+3 - Strong:
Ctrl+4 - Body:
Ctrl+5 - Caption:
Ctrl+6 - Page:
Cmd+Shift+P - Card:
Cmd+Shift+L
- To-Do List:
Cmd+Option+6 - Toggle List:
Cmd+Option+7 - Open/Close Toggle:
Cmd+Option+T - Bullet List:
Cmd+Option+8 - Numbered List:
Cmd+Option+9 - No List:
Cmd+Option+0
- Focus:
Cmd+Shift+I - Block:
Cmd+Shift+'
- Increase Indent:
Tab - Decrease Indent:
Shift+Tab
- Bold:
Cmd+B - Italic:
Cmd+I - Code:
Cmd+Shift+C - Strikethrough:
Cmd+Shift+- - Link:
Cmd+K - Block Link:
Cmd+Shift+K - Highlight:
Cmd+Shift+B - Type Equation:
Cmd+Shift+E
- Copy Format:
Cmd+Option+C - Paste Format:
Cmd+Option+V
Organize
Move blocks around and organize your content structure.- macOS
- Windows
Move Selected Blocks
- Move Up:
Cmd+Option+↑ - Move Down:
Cmd+Option+↓ - Move to Top:
Cmd+Shift+↑ - Move to Bottom:
Cmd+Shift+↓ - Move to New Document(s):
Cmd+Ctrl+N
- Group:
Cmd+G - Ungroup:
Cmd+Shift+G
- Cut:
Cmd+X - Copy:
Cmd+C - Paste:
Cmd+V - Paste Without Formatting:
Cmd+Shift+V - Copy Deeplink to Current View:
Cmd+Option+L - Copy Deeplink to Current Selection:
Cmd+Option+Shift+L
Window and Tabs
- macOS
- Windows
Window Management
- New Window:
Cmd+Shift+N - Close Current Tab or Window:
Cmd+W - Full Screen:
Fn+F
- New Tab:
Cmd+T - Switch to Tab 1-9:
Cmd+1throughCmd+9 - Switch to Next Tab:
Ctrl+TaborCmd+Shift+] - Switch to Previous Tab:
Ctrl+Shift+TaborCmd+Shift+[ - Reopen Last Closed Tab:
Cmd+Shift+T
Custom Shortcuts (macOS)
For any action listed in the Craft menu (whether it has a default shortcut or not), you can set up a custom shortcut from macOS System Settings:
Learn more about macOS keyboard shortcuts
Essential Shortcuts for Beginners
If you’re new to Craft, start with these frequently-used shortcuts:- macOS
- Windows
Top 10 to Master First
Cmd+N– Create new documentCmd+O– Quick Open (navigate anywhere)Cmd+K– Create linkCmd+G– Group blocks into a pageCmd+Return– Open AI AssistantCmd+Option+↑/↓– Move blocks up/downCmd+B– Bold textCmd+.– Toggle focus mode/– Open slash command menuCmd+F– Search
Tips for Keyboard-First Workflows
Start with the slash command: Type/ to access almost any feature without leaving your keyboard. This is often faster than remembering individual shortcuts.
Use Quick Open liberally: Cmd+O (macOS) or Ctrl+O (Windows) is your navigation hub. Type any document name, view name, or even “Calendar” or “Tasks” to jump anywhere.
Combine shortcuts: Many power users chain shortcuts together. For example: Cmd+G to group blocks, then immediately Cmd+Shift+P to style them as pages.
Learn one category at a time: Don’t try to memorize everything at once. Master navigation shortcuts first, then editing, then styling.
Some shortcuts may not work when your keyboard is set to a non-English layout. This is particularly true on Web app and Windows, which are only available in English. The keyboard layout can cause some shortcuts to shift or stop working.