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Notion Keyboard Shortcuts - Printable Cheat Sheet (2026)
Work faster in Notion with shortcuts for navigation, editing, block creation, and text formatting.
44 shortcuts across 5 categories · Windows · macOS · Web
Notion's keyboard shortcuts let you create pages, switch block types, format text, and navigate your workspace without interrupting your writing flow. Whether you're building a personal wiki, managing a project, or writing notes, these shortcuts keep you focused on content rather than the interface.
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Navigation & Search
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Quick Find / Search | Ctrl + P or Ctrl + K | Open the Quick Find bar to search pages or navigate anywhere |
| Go Back | Ctrl + [ | Navigate to the previous page in history |
| Go Forward | Ctrl + ] | Navigate to the next page in history |
| Open Sidebar | Ctrl + \ | Toggle the left sidebar open or closed |
| Go to Home | Ctrl + Shift + H | Jump to your Notion home page |
| New Page | Ctrl + N | Create a new page in the sidebar |
| Duplicate Page | Ctrl + D | Duplicate the current page |
Editing & Slash Commands
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Command Menu (Slash) | / | Type / to open the block type menu — add headings, databases, media, and more |
| Undo | Ctrl + Z | Undo the last edit |
| Redo | Ctrl + Shift + Z or Ctrl + Y | Redo the previously undone edit |
| Select All on Page | Ctrl + A | Select all blocks on the current page |
| Add Comment | Ctrl + Shift + M | Add a comment to the selected text or block |
| Check / Uncheck To-Do | Ctrl + Enter | Toggle a to-do checkbox between checked and unchecked |
| Copy Block Link | Ctrl + Shift + L | Copy a direct link to the selected block |
| Duplicate Block | Ctrl + D | Duplicate the selected block in place |
| Delete Block | Backspace or Delete | Delete the selected block |
| Move Block Up | Ctrl + Shift + ↑ | Move the selected block one position up |
| Move Block Down | Ctrl + Shift + ↓ | Move the selected block one position down |
| Indent Block | Tab | Indent the current block to nest it under the block above |
| Unindent Block | Shift + Tab | Remove one level of indentation from the current block |
| Create New Line | Shift + Enter | Add a new line within the same block (without creating a new block) |
Text Formatting
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bold | Ctrl + B | Toggle bold formatting on selected text |
| Italic | Ctrl + I | Toggle italic formatting on selected text |
| Underline | Ctrl + U | Toggle underline formatting on selected text |
| Strikethrough | Ctrl + Shift + S | Toggle strikethrough on selected text |
| Inline Code | Ctrl + E | Wrap selected text in an inline code block |
| Link | Ctrl + K | Add a hyperlink to selected text |
| Color / Highlight | Ctrl + Shift + H | Open color picker to highlight selected text |
| Clear Formatting | Ctrl + \ | Remove all inline formatting from selected text |
Block Types
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Heading 1 | # + Space or Ctrl + Alt + 1 | Convert the current block to Heading 1. Type # then Space, or press Ctrl+Alt+1. |
| Heading 2 | ## + Space or Ctrl + Alt + 2 | Convert the current block to Heading 2. Type ## then Space, or press Ctrl+Alt+2. |
| Heading 3 | ### + Space or Ctrl + Alt + 3 | Convert the current block to Heading 3. Type ### then Space, or press Ctrl+Alt+3. |
| Bulleted List | - + Space or * + Space | Start a bulleted list item |
| Numbered List | 1. + Space | Start a numbered list item |
| Toggle / Collapsible | > + Space | Create a collapsible toggle block |
| To-Do Checkbox | [] + Space | Create a to-do item with a checkbox |
| Quote Block | " + Space | Create a blockquote block |
| Code Block | ``` + Enter | Start a code block |
| Divider | --- + Enter | Insert a horizontal rule / divider |
View & Markdown
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Toggle Dark Mode | Ctrl + Shift + L | Switch between dark and light mode |
| Full-Screen / Focus Mode | Ctrl + Shift + F | Enter or exit full-screen focus mode |
| Open as Full Page | Ctrl + Enter | Open a linked page or database entry in full page view |
| Toggle Sidebar | Ctrl + \ | Show or hide the left navigation sidebar |
| Export Page | Ctrl + Shift + E | Export the current page as PDF, Markdown, or HTML |
Notion Tips & Tricks
- / is your most powerful key: Typing / anywhere opens the command menu — from there you can insert any block type, embed content, add databases, and more. You almost never need to reach for the toolbar.
- Markdown syntax works while typing: Notion understands Markdown shortcuts as you type: # for H1, ## for H2, - for bullets, [] for checkboxes, > for toggles. Press Space or Enter after the symbol to trigger them.
- Ctrl+P is the power-user's home base: Ctrl+P (Quick Find) searches across all your Notion pages, recent pages, and lets you navigate anywhere in your workspace — it's faster than using the sidebar.
Frequently Asked Questions — Notion
- How do I create a new page in Notion?
- Press Ctrl+Shift+P (Cmd+Shift+P on Mac) from anywhere in Notion to open a new full-page editor. You can also type /page in any block to create an inline subpage.
- What is the Notion shortcut for inserting a table?
- Type /table and press Enter to insert a simple inline table. Type /database to create a full database view. The slash command menu shows all available block types.
- How do I turn any line into a heading in Notion?
- Type # followed by a space for Heading 1, ## for Heading 2, and ### for Heading 3. You can also use the shortcuts Ctrl+Alt+1, Ctrl+Alt+2, and Ctrl+Alt+3 on an existing block to change its type.
How to Learn Notion Keyboard Shortcuts
Notion is built around the idea of a frictionless writing and thinking environment, and its keyboard shortcuts are designed to keep you in that state. The most powerful feature of Notion's shortcut system is the / command menu — typing a forward slash on any new line opens a searchable menu of every block type, from headings and to-do lists to databases and callouts. This means you almost never need to memorize specific block shortcuts; you just type / and then enough letters to narrow to what you want. This design philosophy makes Notion's shortcut system one of the most accessible of any complex tool — the entry cost is low, and the workflow gains arrive immediately.
Beyond the / menu, the shortcuts that most improve a Notion workflow are the navigation and linking shortcuts. Ctrl+P opens Quick Find, which searches across your entire workspace — every page, every database, every block. Once you have more than a handful of Notion pages, Quick Find becomes your primary navigation method, replacing the sidebar almost entirely. Ctrl+K creates a link within a document, and @-mentions of other pages create inline links as you type. Tab and Shift+Tab for indenting and outdenting blocks are central to building nested structures. Learning these core shortcuts converts Notion from a slow, mouse-dependent interface into a fast, keyboard-driven knowledge management system.