Cheat sheet guide
Kate shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 21 searchable Kate keyboard shortcuts across 3 categories. Start with the shortcuts for File, Editing, Search & Navigation, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
- NewCtrlN
- UndoCtrlZ
- FindCtrlF
- OpenCtrlO
- SaveCtrlS
- Save asCtrlShiftS
File
6 shortcuts
New
CtrlN
WinCtrlNLinuxCtrlN
Open
CtrlO
WinCtrlOLinuxCtrlO
Save
CtrlS
WinCtrlSLinuxCtrlS
Save as
CtrlShiftS
WinCtrlShiftSLinuxCtrlShiftS
Print
CtrlP
WinCtrlPLinuxCtrlP
Close
CtrlW
WinCtrlWLinuxCtrlW
Editing
9 shortcuts
Undo
CtrlZ
WinCtrlZLinuxCtrlZ
Redo
CtrlShiftZ
WinCtrlShiftZLinuxCtrlShiftZ
Cut
CtrlX
WinCtrlXLinuxCtrlX
Copy
CtrlC
WinCtrlCLinuxCtrlC
Paste
CtrlV
WinCtrlVLinuxCtrlV
Select all
CtrlA
WinCtrlALinuxCtrlA
Comment
CtrlD
WinCtrlDLinuxCtrlD
Uncomment
CtrlShiftD
WinCtrlShiftDLinuxCtrlShiftD
Toggle block selection mode
CtrlShiftB
WinCtrlShiftBLinuxCtrlShiftB
Search & Navigation
6 shortcuts
Find
CtrlF
WinCtrlFLinuxCtrlF
Find next
F3
WinF3LinuxF3
Find previous
ShiftF3
WinShiftF3LinuxShiftF3
Replace
CtrlR
WinCtrlRLinuxCtrlR
Go to line
CtrlG
WinCtrlGLinuxCtrlG
Switch to command line
F7
WinF7LinuxF7
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find Kate shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as new.
Can I print this Kate 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 Kate?
Yes. Use the OS tabs to switch between Windows and macOS shortcuts. For example, New is Ctrl+N on Windows and — on macOS where available.
