NOTION
Shortcuts
Master your Notion workspace with these essential shortcuts
Keyboard cheat sheet
Select a shortcut below to locate its keys.
Core shortcuts · 10
View in list ↓An editorial selection to learn recurring tasks first, in the same order as the core list below.
How core shortcuts are selected
These are editorial recommendations, not usage rankings. We prioritize recurring tasks, fewer mouse trips, and combinations that are easy to learn. App-specific actions are labeled.
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Core shortcuts · 10
/Slash Command (Add all blocks & commands)
CmdPSearch or jump to recent pages
CmdLCopy link to current page or block
CmdShiftLToggle Dark Mode
Cmd\Toggle Sidebar (Focus mode)
CmdOpt1-3Convert to Headings (H1-H3)
@Mention Person, Date, or Page
[[Link or Create Page (Wiki-style)
CmdShiftUGo to parent page
CmdEnterToggle checkbox or Open in new tab
01 — Basics & Navigation
CmdNCreate a new page
CmdPOpen search or jump to a recent page
Cmd[Go back
Cmd]Go forward
CmdShiftLToggle dark mode
Cmd\Toggle sidebar
CmdShiftNOpen new Notion window
02 — Block Manipulation
/See all slash commands
CmdShiftMComment on selection
CmdOpt0Convert to text
CmdOpt1Convert to Heading 1
CmdOpt2Convert to Heading 2
CmdOpt3Convert to Heading 3
CmdOpt4Convert to To-do list
CmdOpt5Convert to Bulleted list
CmdOpt6Convert to Numbered list
CmdOpt7Convert to Toggle list
CmdOpt8Convert to Code block
CmdOpt9Convert to Page
03 — Inline Editing
CmdBBold
CmdIItalic
CmdUUnderline
CmdKAdd link
CmdEInline code
CmdShiftSStrikethrough
04 — Database
CmdEnterOpen selected row as page
CmdShiftEnterAdd a new row above
CmdOptTToggle database borders