Kate

Kate Shortcuts

Kate (KDE) text editor keyboard shortcuts for editing, search, navigation and documents.

Source: Official documentation · Updated 2026-06

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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
Open
CtrlO
Save
CtrlS
Save as
CtrlShiftS
Print
CtrlP
Close
CtrlW

Editing

9 shortcuts
Undo
CtrlZ
Redo
CtrlShiftZ
Cut
CtrlX
Copy
CtrlC
Paste
CtrlV
Select all
CtrlA
Comment
CtrlD
Uncomment
CtrlShiftD
Toggle block selection mode
CtrlShiftB

Search & Navigation

6 shortcuts
Find
CtrlF
Find next
F3
Find previous
ShiftF3
Replace
CtrlR
Go to line
CtrlG
Switch to command line
F7

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.

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