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Notion Keyboard Shortcuts for Beginners (1)

Ritesh Nayak

Dec 26, 2025

Want to work faster in Notion? Mastering keyboard shortcuts is the key.

Instead of reaching for your mouse, you can use simple keystrokes to navigate pages, format text, and manage your workspace efficiently. Here’s a quick breakdown of the most helpful shortcuts for beginners:

  • Navigation: Move between pages with Cmd/Ctrl + [ (back) and Cmd/Ctrl + ] (forward). Use Cmd/Ctrl + P to search any page instantly.

  • Page Management: Create a new page with Cmd/Ctrl + N, or turn text into a page with Cmd/Ctrl + Option/Shift + 9.

  • Text Formatting: Bold (Cmd/Ctrl + B), italic (Cmd/Ctrl + I), and underline (Cmd/Ctrl + U) with ease.

  • Lists and Blocks: Use Tab to indent, Shift + Tab to outdent, and / to access block options like bullet lists, to-dos, or toggles.

Pro Tip: Start with essential shortcuts like Cmd/Ctrl + P (Quick Find) or / (slash menu) and build from there. In just a week or two, these commands will feel natural and save you tons of time.

Quick Reference Table:

Action

Mac Shortcut

Windows Shortcut

Go Back

Cmd + [

Ctrl + [

Open Quick Find

Cmd + P

Ctrl + P

Bold Text

Cmd + B

Ctrl + B

Create New Page

Cmd + N

Ctrl + N

Toggle Sidebar

Cmd + \

Ctrl + \

These shortcuts can double your productivity in Notion. Start small, focus on what you use most, and watch your workflow improve.

Essential Notion Keyboard Shortcuts Quick Reference Guide for Mac and Windows