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Keyboard Shortcuts
Master keyboard shortcuts to work efficiently with Memos and speed up your note-taking workflow.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Speed up your Memos workflow with these keyboard shortcuts. Master these combinations to create, edit, and organize your memos more efficiently.
Global Shortcuts
These shortcuts work throughout the Memos interface:
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ctrl/Cmd + N | New memo | Create a new memo |
| Ctrl/Cmd + K | Search | Focus the search bar |
| Ctrl/Cmd + / | Command palette | Open command palette |
| ? | Help | Show keyboard shortcuts help |
| Esc | Cancel/Close | Close modals or cancel actions |
Editor Shortcuts
When writing or editing a memo:
Text Formatting
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ctrl/Cmd + B | Bold | Make selected text bold |
| Ctrl/Cmd + I | Italic | Make selected text italic |
| Ctrl/Cmd + U | Underline | Underline selected text |
| Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + S | Strikethrough | Strike through selected text |
| Ctrl/Cmd + E | Inline code | Format as inline code |
Document Actions
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ctrl/Cmd + S | Save | Save the current memo |
| Ctrl/Cmd + Enter | Quick save | Save and close editor |
| Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + P | Preview | Toggle preview mode |
| Tab | Indent | Indent line or selection |
| Shift + Tab | Outdent | Remove indentation |
Text Selection and Movement
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ctrl/Cmd + A | Select all | Select all text |
| Ctrl/Cmd + L | Select line | Select entire line |
| Ctrl/Cmd + D | Select word | Select word at cursor |
| Ctrl/Cmd + → | Word right | Move cursor one word right |
| Ctrl/Cmd + ← | Word left | Move cursor one word left |
Navigation Shortcuts
Moving around the Memos interface:
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| J or ↓ | Next memo | Move to next memo in list |
| K or ↑ | Previous memo | Move to previous memo in list |
| Enter | Open memo | Open selected memo for editing |
| E | Edit memo | Edit the selected memo |
| V | View memo | View memo in read-only mode |
List and Organization
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A | Archive | Archive selected memo |
| Shift + A | Unarchive | Unarchive selected memo |
| Del | Delete | Delete selected memo |
| Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + E | Export | Export selected memo |
Markdown Shortcuts
Quick formatting while writing:
Headers
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ctrl/Cmd + 1 | Header 1 | Format as H1 |
| Ctrl/Cmd + 2 | Header 2 | Format as H2 |
| Ctrl/Cmd + 3 | Header 3 | Format as H3 |
| Ctrl/Cmd + 4 | Header 4 | Format as H4 |
| Ctrl/Cmd + 5 | Header 5 | Format as H5 |
| Ctrl/Cmd + 6 | Header 6 | Format as H6 |
Lists and Structure
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + 8 | Bullet list | Create unordered list |
| Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + 7 | Numbered list | Create ordered list |
| Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + 9 | Task list | Create task list |
| Ctrl/Cmd + ] | Indent list | Indent list item |
| Ctrl/Cmd + [ | Outdent list | Outdent list item |
Links and Media
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ctrl/Cmd + K | Insert link | Insert or edit link |
| Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + I | Insert image | Insert image |
| Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + K | Code block | Insert code block |
Advanced Shortcuts
For power users:
Multi-cursor Editing
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ctrl/Cmd + Click | Add cursor | Add cursor at click position |
| Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + L | Multi-select | Select all occurrences of selection |
| Alt + Click | Column select | Add cursor in column |
Text Manipulation
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + D | Duplicate line | Duplicate current line |
| Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + ↑ | Move line up | Move line up |
| Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + ↓ | Move line down | Move line down |
| Ctrl/Cmd + / | Toggle comment | Comment/uncomment line |
Search and Filter Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ctrl/Cmd + F | Find in memo | Search within current memo |
| Ctrl/Cmd + G | Find next | Find next occurrence |
| Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + G | Find previous | Find previous occurrence |
| Ctrl/Cmd + H | Find and replace | Open find and replace |
Tag Shortcuts
Working with tags efficiently:
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| # + Space | Quick tag | Start typing a tag |
| @ + Space | Quick mention | Start typing a mention |
| Ctrl/Cmd + T | Tag selector | Open tag selector |
Mobile Shortcuts
For mobile users (iOS/Android):
iOS Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cmd + N | New memo | Create new memo |
| Cmd + K | Search | Open search |
| Cmd + Enter | Save | Save current memo |
Android Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ctrl + N | New memo | Create new memo |
| Ctrl + K | Search | Open search |
| Ctrl + Enter | Save | Save current memo |
Customization
Personalizing Shortcuts
Custom Shortcuts: You can customize keyboard shortcuts in the settings panel. Go to Settings > Keyboard Shortcuts to modify default bindings.
Browser Considerations
Some shortcuts may conflict with browser shortcuts:
- Chrome/Edge: Ctrl/Cmd + K conflicts with address bar
- Firefox: Ctrl/Cmd + L conflicts with location bar
- Safari: Various shortcuts may conflict with browser features
Solution: Use alternative shortcuts or disable browser shortcuts for Memos domain.
Tips for Mastery
Learning Strategy
- Start with basics - Master global shortcuts first
- Practice daily - Use shortcuts consistently for muscle memory
- Focus on your workflow - Learn shortcuts for features you use most
- Gradual adoption - Add 2-3 new shortcuts per week
Productivity Tips
Efficiency Boost
Power User Combo: Use Ctrl/Cmd + N → type content → Ctrl/Cmd + Enter for lightning-fast memo creation!
- Quick capture: Ctrl/Cmd + N → write → Ctrl/Cmd + Enter
- Batch editing: Use multi-cursor for repetitive edits
- Search everything: Ctrl/Cmd + K is your best friend
- Tag efficiently: Type
#and let autocomplete help
Common Combinations
| Task | Shortcut Sequence | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Quick note | Ctrl/Cmd + N → type → Ctrl/Cmd + Enter | Fast memo creation |
| Find and edit | Ctrl/Cmd + K → search → Enter → E | Search and edit |
| Format text | Select text → Ctrl/Cmd + B → Ctrl/Cmd + I | Bold and italic |
Accessibility
Screen Reader Support
- All shortcuts work with screen readers
- Use Tab and Shift + Tab for navigation
- Enter and Space activate buttons and links
High Contrast Mode
- Shortcuts remain functional in high contrast mode
- Visual indicators for shortcut availability
- Audio feedback for successful actions
Quick Reference Card
Print this quick reference for easy access:
ESSENTIAL SHORTCUTS
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New memo Ctrl/Cmd + N
Save memo Ctrl/Cmd + S
Search Ctrl/Cmd + K
Bold text Ctrl/Cmd + B
Italic text Ctrl/Cmd + I
Insert link Ctrl/Cmd + K
Next memo J or ↓
Previous memo K or ↑
Help ?
FORMATTING
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H1-H6 Ctrl/Cmd + 1-6
Bullet list Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + 8
Number list Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + 7
Task list Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + 9
Code block Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + KMaster Tip: Print this reference card or bookmark this page for quick access while you're learning. The more you use these shortcuts, the faster and more enjoyable your Memos experience will become!
Ready to put these shortcuts to work? Start by mastering the top 5 most used shortcuts, then gradually add more to your workflow. Check out the Getting Started guide to begin your Memos journey!