Content Creation

Action Shortcut
Create a new page CmdNCtrlNCtrlN
Open slash command menu ///
Create a divider ---------
Insert an emoji CmdCtrlSpaceWin.Win.
Add a comment CmdShiftMCtrlShiftMCtrlShiftM
Duplicate current block CmdDCtrlDCtrlD
Insert a link CmdKCtrlKCtrlK
Mention a person, page, or date @@@

Text Formatting

Action Shortcut
Bold CmdBCtrlBCtrlB
Italic CmdICtrlICtrlI
Underline CmdUCtrlUCtrlU
Strikethrough CmdShiftSCtrlShiftSCtrlShiftS
Inline code CmdECtrlECtrlE
Create a link CmdKCtrlKCtrlK
Change text color CmdShiftHCtrlShiftHCtrlShiftH
Clear formatting Cmd\Ctrl\Ctrl\

Blocks

Action Shortcut
Turn into text block CmdAlt0CtrlShift0CtrlShift0
Turn into heading 1 CmdAlt1CtrlShift1CtrlShift1
Turn into heading 2 CmdAlt2CtrlShift2CtrlShift2
Turn into heading 3 CmdAlt3CtrlShift3CtrlShift3
Turn into to-do list CmdAlt4CtrlShift4CtrlShift4
Turn into bulleted list CmdAlt5CtrlShift5CtrlShift5
Turn into numbered list CmdAlt6CtrlShift6CtrlShift6
Turn into toggle list CmdAlt7CtrlShift7CtrlShift7
Turn into code block CmdAlt8CtrlShift8CtrlShift8
Turn into page / move block CmdAlt9CtrlShift9CtrlShift9

Page Management

Action Shortcut
Create a new page CmdNCtrlNCtrlN
Open a new Notion window CmdShiftNCtrlShiftNCtrlShiftN
Undo CmdZCtrlZCtrlZ
Redo CmdShiftZCtrlShiftZCtrlShiftZ
Copy link to current page CmdLCtrlLCtrlL
Lock / unlock page CmdShiftECtrlShiftECtrlShiftE
Expand / close all toggles on page CmdAltTCtrlAltTCtrlAltT
Move block up CmdShiftUpCtrlShiftUpCtrlShiftUp
Move block down CmdShiftDownCtrlShiftDownCtrlShiftDown

Database

Action Shortcut
Open a new database filter CmdShiftFCtrlShiftFCtrlShiftF
Open a new database sort CmdShiftSCtrlShiftSCtrlShiftS
Edit property in database CmdClickCtrlClickCtrlClick
Open page from database row EnterEnterEnter
Search within database CmdFCtrlFCtrlF
Add a new row in a table CmdEnterCtrlEnterCtrlEnter
Select multiple rows/cards ShiftClickShiftClickShiftClick
Navigate between cells in table TabTabTab

Toggle & Lists

Action Shortcut
Toggle open/close a toggle CmdEnterCtrlEnterCtrlEnter
Indent / nest block TabTabTab
Un-indent / unnest block ShiftTabShiftTabShiftTab
Check / uncheck to-do item CmdEnterCtrlEnterCtrlEnter
Select block above ShiftUpShiftUpShiftUp
Select block below ShiftDownShiftDownShiftDown
Select all blocks on page CmdACtrlACtrlA
Delete selected blocks BackspaceBackspaceBackspace

Markdown Shortcuts

Action Shortcut
Open slash command menu ///
Create a to-do checkbox [][][]
Create heading 1 #Space#Space#Space
Create heading 2 ##Space##Space##Space
Create heading 3 ###Space###Space###Space
Create a bulleted list -Space-Space-Space
Create a numbered list 1.Space1.Space1.Space
Create a toggle list >Space>Space>Space
Create a quote block "Space"Space"Space
Create inline code `code``code``code`
Create a code block `````````
Create bold text **text****text****text**
Create italic text *text**text**text*
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I search for pages and content in Notion?
Press Cmd+P on Mac or Ctrl+P on Windows/Linux to open Quick Find. This lets you search across all your pages, databases, and content. You can also filter results by workspace or specific pages.
How do I turn a block into a different type in Notion?
Select the block and use Cmd+Option+[number] on Mac or Ctrl+Shift+[number] on Windows/Linux. For example, Cmd+Option+1 converts a block to Heading 1. You can also type / at the start of a block to choose a new type from the slash menu.
What are the most important Notion shortcuts to learn first?
Start with the slash command (/), Cmd/Ctrl+P for Quick Find, Cmd/Ctrl+B/I/U for text formatting, Cmd/Ctrl+D to duplicate blocks, and Tab/Shift+Tab for indenting. These cover the most common daily tasks in Notion.
Can I use Markdown in Notion?
Yes, Notion supports many Markdown shortcuts. Type # for headings, - for bullet lists, [] for checkboxes, > for toggles, and ``` for code blocks. You can also use **bold**, *italic*, and `inline code` syntax while typing.
How do I navigate between pages quickly in Notion?
Use Cmd+[ or Alt+Left to go back, and Cmd+] or Alt+Right to go forward, just like a browser. Hold Cmd/Ctrl and click a page link to open it in the sidebar peek, or Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+Click to open it in a new tab.