Cheat sheet guide
Notepad++ shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 49 searchable Notepad++ keyboard shortcuts across 5 categories. Start with the shortcuts for File, Editing, Search & Replace, Tabs & Views, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
- New fileCtrlN
- UndoCtrlZ
- FindCtrlF
- Next tabCtrlTab
- Toggle bookmarkCtrlF2
- Open fileCtrlO
File
8 shortcuts
New file
CtrlN
WinCtrlN
Open file
CtrlO
WinCtrlO
Save
CtrlS
WinCtrlS
Save as
CtrlAltS
WinCtrlAltS
Save all
CtrlShiftS
WinCtrlShiftS
Close tab
CtrlW
WinCtrlW
Close all
CtrlShiftW
WinCtrlShiftW
Print
CtrlP
WinCtrlP
Editing
17 shortcuts
Undo
CtrlZ
WinCtrlZ
Redo
CtrlY
WinCtrlY
Cut
CtrlX
WinCtrlX
Copy
CtrlC
WinCtrlC
Paste
CtrlV
WinCtrlV
Select all
CtrlA
WinCtrlA
Duplicate line
CtrlD
WinCtrlD
Delete line
CtrlShiftL
WinCtrlShiftL
Move line up
CtrlShiftUp
WinCtrlShiftUp
Move line down
CtrlShiftDown
WinCtrlShiftDown
Indent line
Tab
WinTab
Unindent line
ShiftTab
WinShiftTab
Join lines
CtrlJ
WinCtrlJ
Toggle comment (single line)
CtrlQ
WinCtrlQ
Toggle comment (block)
CtrlK
WinCtrlK
Convert to uppercase
CtrlShiftU
WinCtrlShiftU
Convert to lowercase
CtrlU
WinCtrlU
Search & Replace
8 shortcuts
Find
CtrlF
WinCtrlF
Find next
F3
WinF3
Find previous
ShiftF3
WinShiftF3
Replace
CtrlH
WinCtrlH
Find in files
CtrlShiftF
WinCtrlShiftF
Go to line
CtrlG
WinCtrlG
Go to matching brace
CtrlB
WinCtrlB
Mark all
CtrlM
WinCtrlM
Tabs & Views
9 shortcuts
Next tab
CtrlTab
WinCtrlTab
Previous tab
CtrlShiftTab
WinCtrlShiftTab
Switch to tab N
CtrlN(1-9)
WinCtrlN(1-9)
Clone current document
CtrlAltR
WinCtrlAltR
Toggle full screen
F11
WinF11
Toggle post-it mode
F12
WinF12
Zoom in
CtrlNum
WinCtrlNum
Zoom out
CtrlNum-
WinCtrlNum-
Reset zoom
CtrlNum/
WinCtrlNum/
Bookmarks & Macros
7 shortcuts
Toggle bookmark
CtrlF2
WinCtrlF2
Next bookmark
F2
WinF2
Previous bookmark
ShiftF2
WinShiftF2
Record macro
CtrlShiftR
WinCtrlShiftR
Stop recording macro
CtrlShiftR(again)
WinCtrlShiftR(again)
Play macro
CtrlShiftP
WinCtrlShiftP
Run current file
F5
WinF5
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find Notepad++ shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as new file.
Can I print this Notepad++ 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 Notepad++?
Yes. Use the OS tabs to switch between Windows and macOS shortcuts. For example, New file is Ctrl+N on Windows and — on macOS where available.
