Cheat sheet guide
GNOME Text Editor (gedit) shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 24 searchable GNOME Text Editor (gedit) keyboard shortcuts across 3 categories. Start with the shortcuts for File & Tabs, Editing, Search & Navigation, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
- New fileCtrlN
- UndoCtrlZ
- FindCtrlF
- Open fileCtrlO
- SaveCtrlS
- Save asCtrlShiftS
File & Tabs
8 shortcuts
New file
CtrlN
LinuxCtrlN
Open file
CtrlO
LinuxCtrlO
Save
CtrlS
LinuxCtrlS
Save as
CtrlShiftS
LinuxCtrlShiftS
Print
CtrlP
LinuxCtrlP
Close tab
CtrlW
LinuxCtrlW
Next tab
CtrlPageDown
LinuxCtrlPageDown
Previous tab
CtrlPageUp
LinuxCtrlPageUp
Editing
10 shortcuts
Undo
CtrlZ
LinuxCtrlZ
Redo
CtrlShiftZ
LinuxCtrlShiftZ
Cut
CtrlX
LinuxCtrlX
Copy
CtrlC
LinuxCtrlC
Paste
CtrlV
LinuxCtrlV
Select all
CtrlA
LinuxCtrlA
Delete line
CtrlD
LinuxCtrlD
Move line up
AltUp
LinuxAltUp
Move line down
AltDown
LinuxAltDown
Duplicate line
CtrlShiftD
LinuxCtrlShiftD
Search & Navigation
6 shortcuts
Find
CtrlF
LinuxCtrlF
Find next
CtrlG
LinuxCtrlG
Find previous
CtrlShiftG
LinuxCtrlShiftG
Find and replace
CtrlH
LinuxCtrlH
Go to line
CtrlI
LinuxCtrlI
Toggle comment
CtrlM
LinuxCtrlM
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find GNOME Text Editor (gedit) shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as new file.
Can I print this GNOME Text Editor (gedit) shortcut cheat sheet?
Yes. Use the Print / PDF button or your browser print command to save a compact cheat sheet.
Does this page include Windows and Mac shortcuts for GNOME Text Editor (gedit)?
Yes. Use the OS tabs to switch between Windows and macOS shortcuts. For example, New file is — on Windows and — on macOS where available.
