# Notion | Useful Notion Keyboard Shortcuts And Commands

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**Created:** [October 16, 2023, 10:19pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/notion-useful-notion-keyboard-shortcuts-and-commands/259001 "2023-10-16T22:19:00Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 16, 2023, 10:19pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/notion-useful-notion-keyboard-shortcuts-and-commands/259001/1 "2023-10-16T22:19:00Z")

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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.

#### 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 + Click | Option + Shift + Click |
| Open link as new tab (desktop) | Control + Click | Command + 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 Drop | Option + 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 + Click | Command + 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 Keys | Command + 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 @, [[, + and /.

##### 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` |

**Happy learning!**