Perplexity Keyboard Shortcuts
Complete keyboard shortcut reference for Perplexity on MacWindowsLinux.
Search
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Start a new search | CmdKCtrlKCtrlK |
| Focus search input | CmdLCtrlLCtrlL |
| Submit query | EnterEnterEnter |
| New line in search input | ShiftEnterShiftEnterShiftEnter |
| Toggle Focus mode | CmdICtrlICtrlI |
| Clear search input | EscapeEscapeEscape |
| Search from anywhere | CmdShiftKCtrlShiftKCtrlShiftK |
| Open new thread | CmdNCtrlNCtrlN |
Response Actions
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Copy answer to clipboard | CmdShiftCCtrlShiftCCtrlShiftC |
| Share thread | CmdShiftSCtrlShiftSCtrlShiftS |
| Focus follow-up input | CmdShiftFCtrlShiftFCtrlShiftF |
| Open source link in new tab | CmdClickCtrlClickCtrlClick |
| Expand all sources | CmdShiftECtrlShiftECtrlShiftE |
| Navigate between source citations | TabTabTab |
| Rewrite response | CmdShiftRCtrlShiftRCtrlShiftR |
Formatting
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Bold text in query | CmdBCtrlBCtrlB |
| Italic text in query | CmdICtrlICtrlI |
| Inline code in query | `code``code``code` |
| Create code block | ````````` |
| Create bulleted list | -Space-Space-Space |
| Create numbered list | 1.Space1.Space1.Space |
Collections
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Save thread to collection | CmdDCtrlDCtrlD |
| Create new collection | CmdShiftNCtrlShiftNCtrlShiftN |
| Remove from collection | CmdBackspaceCtrlBackspaceCtrlBackspace |
| Search within collections | CmdFCtrlFCtrlF |
| Move thread to collection | CmdMCtrlMCtrlM |
| Rename collection | CmdECtrlECtrlE |
Accessibility
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Navigate to next element | TabTabTab |
| Navigate to previous element | ShiftTabShiftTabShiftTab |
| Activate focused element | EnterEnterEnter |
| Close modal or menu | EscapeEscapeEscape |
| Scroll down page | SpaceSpaceSpace |
| Scroll up page | ShiftSpaceShiftSpaceShiftSpace |
| Jump to main content | CmdDownCtrlEndCtrlEnd |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I start a new search quickly in Perplexity?
Press Cmd+K on Mac or Ctrl+K on Windows/Linux to instantly open a new search input. You can also press Cmd+N or Ctrl+N to start a completely new thread. These are the fastest ways to begin a fresh query without using your mouse.
What is Focus mode in Perplexity and how do I toggle it?
Focus mode lets you restrict Perplexity's search to specific source types like Academic, Writing, YouTube, Reddit, or Wolfram Alpha. Toggle it with Cmd+I on Mac or Ctrl+I on Windows/Linux before submitting your query to narrow the sources used in your answer.
How do I copy a Perplexity answer with its sources?
Press Cmd+Shift+C on Mac or Ctrl+Shift+C on Windows/Linux to copy the current answer to your clipboard. The copied text includes the formatted response. You can also click individual source citations to open them in new tabs using Cmd+Click or Ctrl+Click.
Can I organize my Perplexity threads into collections?
Yes. Press Cmd+D on Mac or Ctrl+D on Windows/Linux to save the current thread to a collection. Use Cmd+Shift+N or Ctrl+Shift+N to create a new collection. You can browse all your collections by pressing Cmd+Shift+C or Ctrl+Shift+C to navigate to the Collections page.
How do I navigate Perplexity using only the keyboard?
Use Tab and Shift+Tab to move between interactive elements on the page. Press Enter to activate the focused element, and Escape to close modals or menus. Use Cmd+[ or Alt+Left to go back, and Cmd+] or Alt+Right to go forward between pages.