Notion is an all-in-one workspace and notes-taking app that combines the best of task management , wikis, and databases. Enhanced with AI-powered features, it’s a great tool ideal for individuals, freelancers, and teams looking to streamline their workflow and organize their ideas. Whether you’re a student managing assignments, a project manager overseeing tasks, or a writer crafting your next piece, Notion offers a customizable platform to meet your diverse needs.
This post is designed to provide you with a comprehensive list of Notion keyboard shortcuts, helping you maximize the utility of this powerfu tool.
Common Shortcuts
Action
Windows
Mac
Create new page (desktop)
Control + N Command + N
Open new window (desktop)
Control + Shift + N Command + Shift + N
Open page as new window (desktop)
Alt + Shift + ClickOption + Shift + Click
Open link as new tab (desktop)
Control + ClickCommand + Click
Create new tab (desktop)
Control + T Command + T
Open search/recent page
Control + P Command + P
Copy page URL
Control + L Command + L
Go back a page
Control + [ Command + [
Go forward a page
Control + ] Command + ]
Previous database page (peek)
Control + K Control + Shift + K
Next database page (peek)
Control + J Control + Shift + J
Toggle dark/light mode
Control + Shift + L Command + Shift + L
Content Markdown
Action
Windows and Mac
Bold text 1
**
Italicize text 1
*
Create inline code 1
```
Strikethrough text 1
~
Create bulleted list 2
*, -, or + followed by Space
Create to-do checkbox 2
[] followed by Space
Create numbered list 2
1., a., or i. followed by Space
Create H1 heading 2
# followed by Space
Create H2 sub-heading 2
## followed by Space
Create H3 sub-heading 2
### followed by Space
Create toggle list 2
> followed by Space
Create quote block 2
" followed by Space
Note:
1 Command can be used while typing.2 Command can be used at the beginning of a new line.
Content Styling
Action
Windows
Mac
Insert Text
Enter
Line Break
Shift + Enter
Create Comment
Control + Shift + M Command + Shift + M
Insert Divider
---
Bold Text
Control + B Command + B
Italicize Text
Control + I Command + I
Underline Text
Control + U Command + U
Strikethrough Text
Control + Shift + S Command + Shift + S
Add Link
Control + K Command + K
Inline Code
Control + E Command + E
Indent Content
Tab
Un-nest Content
Shift + Tab
Change Block Type
/turn
Change Text Color
/color
Create Text
Control + Shift + 0 Command + Option + 0
Create H1 Heading
Control + Shift + 1 Command + Option + 1
Create H2 Heading
Control + Shift + 2 Command + Option + 2
Create H3 Heading
Control + Shift + 3 Command + Option + 3
Create To-Do Checkbox
Control + Shift + 4 Command + Option + 4
Create Bulleted List
Control + Shift + 5 Command + Option + 5
Create Numbered List
Control + Shift + 6 Command + Option + 6
Create Toggle List
Control + Shift + 7 Command + Option + 7
Create Code Block
Control + Shift + 8 Command + Option + 8
Create New Page
Control + Shift + 9 Command + Option + 9
Zoom In
Control + + Command + +
Zoom Out
Control + – Command + –
Go Up One Level
Control + Shift + U Command + Shift + U
Duplicate Content
Alt + Drag and DropOption + Drag and Drop
Blocks
Action
Windows
Mac
Select Current Block
Escape
Select Block with Cursor
Control + A Command + A
Toggle Full-Screen Image
Space
Select Different Block
Arrow Keys
Expand Selection
Shift + ↑ / ↓
Select/De-select Entire Block
Alt + Shift + ClickCommand + Shift + Click
Select Blocks in Between
Shift + Click
Delete Selected Blocks
Delete
Duplicate Selected Blocks
Control + D Command + D
Edit Text in Selected Block
Enter
Edit Selected Blocks
Control + / Command + /
Edit Multiple Rows in Database
Control + / Command + /
Move Selected Block
Control + Shift + Arrow KeysCommand + Shift + Arrow Keys
Toggle All Lists
Control + Alt + T Command + Option + T
Apply Last Text/Highlight Color
Control + Shift + H Command + Shift + H
Modify Current Block
Control + Enter Command + Enter
Other Commands
Here are the shortcuts for using @[[+/
The @ Commands
Action
Windows and Mac
Mention a Person
Type @ plus a member’s name for mentions.
Mention a Page
Type @ plus a page name to link it.
Mention a Date
Type @ plus a date for due dates.
Add a Reminder
Type @remind plus a date to set a reminder.
Dismiss @ Command Menu
Press Esc to dismiss.
The [[ Commands
Action
Windows and Mac
Link a Page
Type [[ plus a page name to link it.
Create a Sub-Page
Type [[ plus sub-page name and select “+ Add new sub-page.”
Create a New Page Elsewhere
Type [[ plus page name, select “↗ Add new page in…” and choose location.
The + Commands
Action
Windows and Mac
Create a Sub-Page
Type + plus sub-page name and select “+ Add new sub-page.”
Create a New Page Elsewhere
Type + plus page name, select “↗ Add new page in…” and choose location.
Link a Page
Type + plus a page name to link it.
The / Commands
Action
Windows and Mac
Create Text Block
/text or /plain
Create New Page
/page
Create Bulleted List
/bullet
Create Numbered List
/num
Create To-Do List
/todo
Create Toggle List
/toggle
Create Divider
/div
Create Quote Block
/quote
Create Large Heading
/h1 or /#
Create Medium Heading
/h2 or /##
Create Small Heading
/h3 or /###
Create Link
/link
Mention Page or Person
/mention
Add Timestamp or Reminder
/date or /reminder
Add TeX Formula
/equation
Access Emoji Picker
/emoji
Add / Upload Image
/image
Add PDF from URL
/pdf
Create Web Bookmark
/book
Add / Upload Video
/video
Add / Upload Audio
/audio
Create Code Block
/code
Add / Upload File
/file
Add Other Files
/embed
Create Comment
/comment
Duplicate Block
/duplicate
Move / Relocate Block
/moveto
Delete Block
/delete
Create Table of Contents
/toc
Add / Duplicate Template and Button
/button or /template
Insert Breadcrumb Menu
/bread
Write Mathematical TeX Equations
/math or /latex
