Essential Notion Shortcuts & Commands Guide

Navigation Shortcuts

Quick Find	Ctrl/Cmd + P
Go Back	Ctrl/Cmd + [
Go Forward	Ctrl/Cmd + ]
Switch to Dark Mode	Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + L

Basic Formatting

Bold	Ctrl/Cmd + B
Italic	Ctrl/Cmd + I
Strikethrough	Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + S
Code	Ctrl/Cmd + E
Link	Ctrl/Cmd + K

Block Manipulation

Move Block Up	Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + ↑
Move Block Down	Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + ↓
Delete Block	Ctrl/Cmd + Delete
Duplicate Block	Ctrl/Cmd + D

Selection & Editing

Select All	Ctrl/Cmd + A
Copy	Ctrl/Cmd + C
Cut	Ctrl/Cmd + X
Paste	Ctrl/Cmd + V
Undo	Ctrl/Cmd + Z
Redo	Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + Z

Quick Formatting

Type these at start of line:

# - H1 heading
## - H2 heading
### - H3 heading
- or * - Bullet list
1. - Numbered list
- [] - Todo checkbox
> - Toggle list
*** - Divider line
--- - Page break
== - Highlight text
_ or * - Italic text
** or __ - Bold text
~~ - Strikethrough text

Block Commands

Type "/" to access these commands:

/text - Basic text block
/page - New page
/table - Create table
/board - Kanban board
/gallery - Gallery view
/toggle - Collapsible toggle
/todo - Checkbox
/quote - Quote block
/divider - Horizontal line

Power User Tips
- Press Esc to clear block selection
- Hold Shift + Click to select multiple blocks
- Type @@ to mention someone
- Type :: for emoji picker
- Type ++ to create a math equation

<aside> Pro Tip: Create your own keyboard shortcuts by saving frequently used blocks as favorites (Click the ⭐ in the slash command menu)

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