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Joplin Shortcuts

Joplin keyboard shortcuts for notes and to-dos: creating, editing markdown, search and layout.

Source: Official documentation · Dataset date 2026-06

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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
Ctrl+N · Cmd+N
New to-do
CtrlT
Ctrl+T · Cmd+T
New notebook
CtrlShiftN
Ctrl+Shift+N · Cmd+Shift+N
Toggle editor layout
CtrlL
Ctrl+L · Cmd+L

Markdown editing

5 shortcuts
Bold
CtrlB
Ctrl+B · Cmd+B
Italic
CtrlI
Ctrl+I · Cmd+I
Insert code
Ctrl`
Ctrl+` · Cmd+`
Insert date and time
CtrlShiftT
Ctrl+Shift+T · Cmd+Shift+T

Notes

3 shortcuts
Set tags on note
CtrlAltT
Ctrl+Alt+T · Cmd+Opt+T
Search in current note
CtrlF
Ctrl+F · Cmd+F
Print
CtrlP
Ctrl+P · Cmd+P

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.

Which operating systems are included for Joplin?

This reference includes shortcuts for Windows · macOS · Linux. Availability depends on the action and app version.

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