Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts make note-taking faster and more efficient by allowing you to perform common actions without relying on the mouse. Our online notepad includes a built-in list of shortcuts for quick reference, so you can focus on writing instead of navigating menus.

How to View Shortcuts

Go to the menu bar and click on the “Help” menu. A dropdown menu will appear as shown in the image. Click on “Shortcuts”.

Screenshot showing the ‘Shortcuts’ button in the Help menu for quick access to key combinations.
Screenshot of the popup window displaying keyboard shortcuts.

A popup window will open, displaying all available keyboard combinations for PC and Mac.

We have put this list there so you can quickly remember any shortcut keys and perform a desired action without wasting your precious time.

Shortcuts Table

Here is a complete table of keyboard shortcuts for PC and Mac users.

Task

For PC

For Mac

Save

Control + S

Command + S

Open

Control + O

Command + O

Print

Control + P

Command + P

Bold

Control + B

Command + B

Italic

Control + I

Command + I

Underline

Control + U

Command + U

Undo

Control + Z

Command + Z

Redo

Control + Y

Command + Shift + Z

Copy

Control + C

Command + C

Cut

Control + X

Command + X

Paste

Control + V

Command + V

Select All

Control + A

Command + A

Find

Control + F

Command + F

Emojis

Window + .

Command + Control + Space

Tips for Using Shortcuts

To understand this tool better, here are some helpful guides.

  • Practice frequently used ones first – Save, Copy, Paste, and Undo are essential.
  • Consistency matters – Most shortcuts work across different applications, making them easier to remember.
  • Boost productivity – Using shortcuts can save seconds per action, which adds up significantly during long writing sessions.

Guides

To understand this tool better, here are some helpful guides.

FAQs

Use Ctrl + Y on Windows or Command + Shift + Z on Mac to redo an action.

No. Shortcuts are fixed and cannot be customized.

No. Keyboard shortcuts work on desktop or laptop devices only.

Yes. Most shortcuts follow standard text editor conventions for familiarity.