app · Mac, Windows, Web
Notion Keyboard Shortcuts
Notion shortcuts are easiest to learn by task: navigation, editing, formatting, and view controls. Start with the table below, then use the menu path fallback when a key combination is blocked.
Reference table
Shortcut Library
Use this as the main reference: shortcut first, menu fallback second, and the note column for version or platform differences.
| Action | Mac | Windows / Web | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open command search | Command + P | Ctrl + P | Search pages and commands. |
| Create a new page | Command + N | Ctrl + N | Works best in the desktop app. |
| Open search | Command + P or Command + K | Ctrl + P or Ctrl + K | Notion command and page search. |
| Go back | Command + [ | Ctrl + [ | Browser shortcut may also work. |
| Go forward | Command + ] | Ctrl + ] | Browser shortcut may also work. |
| Open current page in new window | Command + Shift + N | Ctrl + Shift + N | Desktop app behavior can vary. |
| Bold | Command + B | Ctrl + B | Works inside selected text. |
| Italic | Command + I | Ctrl + I | Works inside selected text. |
| Underline | Command + U | Ctrl + U | Works inside selected text. |
| Strikethrough | Command + Shift + S | Ctrl + Shift + S | May conflict in browser. |
| Create bullet list | - then Space | - then Space | Markdown shortcut inside a block. |
| Create numbered list | 1. then Space | 1. then Space | Markdown shortcut inside a block. |
| Create to-do | [] then Space | [] then Space | Creates a checkbox block. |
| Create toggle list | > then Space | > then Space | Useful for collapsible notes. |
| Create quote | " then Space | " then Space | Markdown-style quote shortcut. |
| Create divider | --- | --- | Type three hyphens and press Enter. |
| Heading 1 | Command + Option + 1 | Ctrl + Shift + 1 | Can also use /h1. |
| Heading 2 | Command + Option + 2 | Ctrl + Shift + 2 | Can also use /h2. |
| Heading 3 | Command + Option + 3 | Ctrl + Shift + 3 | Can also use /h3. |
| Normal text | Command + Option + 0 | Ctrl + Shift + 0 | Returns block to text. |
| Code block | Command + Option + 8 | Ctrl + Shift + 8 | Can also use /code. |
| Comment | Command + Shift + M | Ctrl + Shift + M | Comments on selected text or block. |
| Mention page or person | @ | @ | Type inside a page. |
| Date reminder | @today | @today | Also try @tomorrow or @remind. |
| Slash command menu | / | / | Insert blocks, databases, media, and more. |
| Duplicate block | Command + D | Ctrl + D | Works with a selected block. |
| Delete block | Command + Shift + Backspace | Ctrl + Shift + Backspace | Selection-dependent. |
| Move block up | Command + Shift + Up | Ctrl + Shift + Up | May vary by browser focus. |
| Move block down | Command + Shift + Down | Ctrl + Shift + Down | May vary by browser focus. |
| Select block above | Shift + Up | Shift + Up | Works from block selection. |
| Select block below | Shift + Down | Shift + Down | Works from block selection. |
| Indent block | Tab | Tab | Moves block into parent when possible. |
| Outdent block | Shift + Tab | Shift + Tab | Moves block out one level. |
Menu Path Fallback
Open the app menu bar or command palette, then search for the action name shown in the table.
Compatibility
Notion shortcuts can vary by operating system, app version, browser mode, and keyboard layout. Confirm platform-specific details before training a team or publishing an internal SOP.
If It Does Not Work
- Make sure the app or browser tab is focused before pressing the shortcut.
- Check whether a system shortcut, browser extension, or custom keyboard setting is intercepting the keys.
- Use the menu path as a fallback when the shortcut is unavailable on your platform.
FAQ
Why do shortcuts differ between Mac and Windows?
Modifier keys, app versions, browser focus, and keyboard layouts can change the exact shortcut.
What should I do if a shortcut does not work?
Check whether the app window is focused, confirm the platform, try the menu path, and look for system-level shortcut conflicts.
Are these pages a replacement for official docs?
No. They are practical reference pages with links to official sources where version-specific details should be checked.