Keyboard Shortcuts

Master shortcuts for faster editing and navigation

Overview

Keyboard shortcuts help you work faster by keeping your hands on the keyboard. AnySlate provides shortcuts for file operations, text formatting, navigation, and view controls. Most shortcuts follow standard conventions, so they'll feel familiar if you've used other text editors.

On macOS, use the ⌘ (Command) key. On Windows and Linux, use Ctrl.

All Keyboard Shortcuts

Action	macOS	Windows/Linux
New file	`⌘ + N`	`Ctrl + N`
Open file	`⌘ + O`	`Ctrl + O`
Save	`⌘ + S`	`Ctrl + S`
Find	`⌘ + F`	`Ctrl + F`
Find & Replace	`⌘ + H`	`Ctrl + H`
Quick Switcher	`⌘ + P`	`Ctrl + P`
Bold	`⌘ + B`	`Ctrl + B`
Italic	`⌘ + I`	`Ctrl + I`
Toggle Sidebar	`⌘ + \`	`Ctrl + \`
Close Tab	`⌘ + W`	`Ctrl + W`
Settings	`⌘ + ,`	`Ctrl + ,`
Toggle Preview	`⌘ + Shift + P`	`Ctrl + Shift + P`

File Operations

Shortcuts for creating, opening, and saving files.

Action	macOS	Windows/Linux
New file	`⌘ + N`	`Ctrl + N`
Open file	`⌘ + O`	`Ctrl + O`
Save	`⌘ + S`	`Ctrl + S`

Editing Operations

Shortcuts for text formatting and search functionality.

Action	macOS	Windows/Linux
Find	`⌘ + F`	`Ctrl + F`
Find & Replace	`⌘ + H`	`Ctrl + H`
Bold	`⌘ + B`	`Ctrl + B`
Italic	`⌘ + I`	`Ctrl + I`

Navigation

Shortcuts for navigating between files, tabs, and settings.

Action	macOS	Windows/Linux
Quick Switcher	`⌘ + P`	`Ctrl + P`
Close Tab	`⌘ + W`	`Ctrl + W`
Settings	`⌘ + ,`	`Ctrl + ,`

View Controls

Shortcuts for controlling the interface layout and preview.

Action	macOS	Windows/Linux
Toggle Sidebar	`⌘ + \`	`Ctrl + \`
Toggle Preview	`⌘ + Shift + P`	`Ctrl + Shift + P`

Markdown Formatting

Additional shortcuts for Markdown formatting in the code editor.

Action	macOS	Windows/Linux
Strikethrough	`⌘ + Shift + X`	`Ctrl + Shift + X`
Inline Code	`⌘ + E`	`Ctrl + E`
Insert Link	`⌘ + K`	`Ctrl + K`
Heading 1-6	`⌘ + 1-6`	`Ctrl + 1-6`
Bullet List	`⌘ + Shift + 8`	`Ctrl + Shift + 8`
Numbered List	`⌘ + Shift + 7`	`Ctrl + Shift + 7`
Blockquote	`⌘ + Shift + .`	`Ctrl + Shift + .`
Code Block	`⌘ + Shift + C`	`Ctrl + Shift + C`

Tips

1Select then format: Select text first, then use a formatting shortcut to wrap it. For example, select "hello" and press ⌘/Ctrl + B to get **hello**.
2Quick Switcher: ⌘/Ctrl + P is your fastest way to open any file. Start typing and use fuzzy matching to find files quickly.
3Auto-save: Don't worry about pressing ⌘/Ctrl + S constantly. AnySlate auto-saves your work, but the shortcut is there if you want to save immediately.