Keyboard Shortcuts
These keyboard shortcuts work in Online Notepad today. On a Mac, use Cmd instead of Ctrl.
Both editors
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+K | Open the command palette, to jump to a note or run an action. In the Simple editor, the text needs to have focus. |
| Ctrl+F | Open Find and replace. In the Simple editor this works while the text has focus; elsewhere on the page it is the browser's own find. |
| Ctrl+S | Save now. In the Simple editor this works while the text has focus; elsewhere on the page it is the browser's own save. Notes also save automatically as you type. |
| Ctrl+Z | Undo |
| Ctrl+Shift+Z | Redo |
| Esc | Close the open menu, dialog, command palette or Find panel, and leave focus mode. |
Advanced Editor
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+B | Bold text |
| Ctrl+I | Italic text |
| Ctrl+U | Underline text |
| Ctrl+click | Open the link under the pointer in a new tab (Cmd+click on a Mac). |
| Ctrl+P | Print the open note on its own. |
| Enter | Open the note that has focus in the list of notes. |
In the command palette
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| ↑ ↓ | Move through the results |
| Enter | Run the highlighted action, or open the highlighted note |
| Esc | Close the command palette |
Browser Shortcuts
These standard browser shortcuts also work:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+A | Select all text |
| Ctrl+C | Copy selected text |
| Ctrl+V | Paste text |
| Ctrl+X | Cut selected text |
Prefer a mouse or a touch screen? The toolbar buttons do the same things, and the command palette lists every action.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do these shortcuts work on Mac?
Yes. On Mac, use Cmd in place of Ctrl. All other shortcuts work the same way.
Do shortcuts work in both editors?
Most of them do. The command palette, Find and replace, saving, undo and Esc work in both editors. Bold, italic, underline, opening links and printing the open note are in the Advanced editor.
Can I use keyboard shortcuts on mobile?
Keyboard shortcuts are designed for desktop and laptop keyboards. On mobile devices, use the on-screen toolbar buttons instead.
What does Ctrl+K do?
Ctrl+K (Cmd+K on a Mac) opens the command palette. Type a few letters to find a note or an action such as Export, Share, Focus mode or Backup and restore, then press Enter.