Cheat sheet guide
Joplin shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 14 searchable Joplin keyboard shortcuts across 3 categories. Start with the shortcuts for Create & Navigate, Markdown editing, Notes, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
- New noteCtrlN
- BoldCtrlB
- Set tags on noteCtrlAltT
- New to-doCtrlT
- New notebookCtrlShiftN
- Go to anything (search)CtrlP
Create & Navigate
6 shortcuts
New note
CtrlN
WinCtrlNMac⌘NLinuxCtrlN
New to-do
CtrlT
WinCtrlTMac⌘TLinuxCtrlT
New notebook
CtrlShiftN
WinCtrlShiftNMac⌘⇧NLinuxCtrlShiftN
Go to anything (search)
CtrlP
WinCtrlPMac⌘PLinuxCtrlP
Focus search
CtrlShiftF
WinCtrlShiftFMac⌘⇧FLinuxCtrlShiftF
Toggle editor layout
CtrlL
WinCtrlLMac⌘LLinuxCtrlL
Markdown editing
5 shortcuts
Bold
CtrlB
WinCtrlBMac⌘BLinuxCtrlB
Italic
CtrlI
WinCtrlIMac⌘ILinuxCtrlI
Insert link
CtrlK
WinCtrlKMac⌘KLinuxCtrlK
Insert code
Ctrl`
WinCtrl`Mac⌘`LinuxCtrl`
Insert date and time
CtrlShiftT
WinCtrlShiftTMac⌘⇧TLinuxCtrlShiftT
Notes
3 shortcuts
Set tags on note
CtrlAltT
WinCtrlAltTMac⌘⌥TLinuxCtrlAltT
Search in current note
CtrlF
WinCtrlFMac⌘FLinuxCtrlF
Print
CtrlP
WinCtrlPMac⌘PLinuxCtrlP
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find Joplin shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as new note.
Can I print this Joplin 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 Joplin?
Yes. Use the OS tabs to switch between Windows and macOS shortcuts. For example, New note is Ctrl+N on Windows and ⌘N on macOS where available.
