Cheat sheet guide
Notion shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 32 searchable Notion keyboard shortcuts across 4 categories. Start with the shortcuts for Navigation, Desktop, Text Formatting, Block Creation, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
- Switch OS tabs for Windows, macOS, or Linux shortcuts.
- Use / to jump to search instantly.
- Use Compare mode when moving between machines.
- Print or save the page as a compact PDF cheat sheet.
Navigation
8 shortcuts
Search Inside Page
Ctrl+F
WinCtrl+FMac⌘FLinuxCtrl+F
Open Search Or Jump
Ctrl+P/Ctrl+K
WinCtrl+P/Ctrl+KMac⌘P/⌘KLinuxCtrl+P/Ctrl+K
Copy Page URL
Ctrl+L
WinCtrl+LMac⌘LLinuxCtrl+L
Go Back
Ctrl+[
WinCtrl+[Mac⌘[LinuxCtrl+[
Go Forward
Ctrl+]
WinCtrl+]Mac⌘]LinuxCtrl+]
Toggle Dark Mode
Ctrl+Shift+L
WinCtrl+Shift+LMac⌘⇧LLinuxCtrl+Shift+L
Go Up One Level
Ctrl+Shift+U
WinCtrl+Shift+UMac⌘⇧ULinuxCtrl+Shift+U
Create New Page
Ctrl+N
WinCtrl+NMac⌘NLinuxCtrl+N
Desktop
8 shortcuts
New Notion Window
Ctrl+Shift+N
WinCtrl+Shift+NMac⌘⇧NLinuxCtrl+Shift+N
New Notion Tab
Ctrl+T
WinCtrl+TMac⌘TLinuxCtrl+T
Open Link In New Tab
Ctrl+Click
WinCtrl+ClickMac⌘ClickLinuxCtrl+Click
Create Comment
Ctrl+Shift+M
WinCtrl+Shift+MMac⌘⇧MLinuxCtrl+Shift+M
Line Break
Shift+Enter
WinShift+EnterMac⇧EnterLinuxShift+Enter
Indent Block
Tab
WinTabMacTabLinuxTab
Unindent Block
Shift+Tab
WinShift+TabMac⇧TabLinuxShift+Tab
Duplicate Block
Alt+Drag
WinAlt+DragMac⌥DragLinuxAlt+Drag
Text Formatting
8 shortcuts
Bold
Ctrl+B
WinCtrl+BMac⌘BLinuxCtrl+B
Italic
Ctrl+I
WinCtrl+IMac⌘ILinuxCtrl+I
Underline
Ctrl+U
WinCtrl+UMac⌘ULinuxCtrl+U
Strikethrough
Ctrl+Shift+S
WinCtrl+Shift+SMac⌘⇧SLinuxCtrl+Shift+S
Add Link
Ctrl+K
WinCtrl+KMac⌘KLinuxCtrl+K
Inline Code
Ctrl+E
WinCtrl+EMac⌘ELinuxCtrl+E
Turn Into Block
/turn
Win/turnMac/turnLinux/turn
Color Menu
/color
Win/colorMac/colorLinux/color
Block Creation
8 shortcuts
Create Text Block
Ctrl+Shift+0
WinCtrl+Shift+0Mac⌘⌥0LinuxCtrl+Shift+0
Create H1 Heading
Ctrl+Shift+1
WinCtrl+Shift+1Mac⌘⌥1LinuxCtrl+Shift+1
Create H2 Heading
Ctrl+Shift+2
WinCtrl+Shift+2Mac⌘⌥2LinuxCtrl+Shift+2
Create H3 Heading
Ctrl+Shift+3
WinCtrl+Shift+3Mac⌘⌥3LinuxCtrl+Shift+3
Create To-do Checkbox
Ctrl+Shift+4
WinCtrl+Shift+4Mac⌘⌥4LinuxCtrl+Shift+4
Create Bulleted List
Ctrl+Shift+5
WinCtrl+Shift+5Mac⌘⌥5LinuxCtrl+Shift+5
Create Numbered List
Ctrl+Shift+6
WinCtrl+Shift+6Mac⌘⌥6LinuxCtrl+Shift+6
Create Code Block
Ctrl+Shift+8
WinCtrl+Shift+8Mac⌘⌥8LinuxCtrl+Shift+8
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find Notion shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as search inside page.
Can I print this Notion 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 Notion?
Yes. Use the OS tabs to switch between Windows and macOS shortcuts. For example, Search Inside Page is Ctrl+F on Windows and ⌘F on macOS where available.
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