Reference
Keyboard Shortcuts
Work faster in Notepad Online using keyboard shortcuts. All hotkeys listed below work in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
Tip: On Mac, replace Ctrl with ⌘ Cmd. Shift is shown as ⇧.
File Operations
| Windows / Linux | Mac | Action |
|---|---|---|
Ctrl+N | ⌘+N | Create new note |
Ctrl+O | ⌘+O | Open file from disk |
Ctrl+S | ⌘+S | Save as PDF |
Ctrl+Shift+S | ⌘+⇧+S | Save as TXT |
Ctrl+P | ⌘+P | Print note |
Edit Operations
| Windows / Linux | Mac | Action |
|---|---|---|
Ctrl+Z | ⌘+Z | Undo |
Ctrl+Y | ⌘+Y | Redo |
Ctrl+X | ⌘+X | Cut selected text |
Ctrl+C | ⌘+C | Copy selected text |
Ctrl+A | ⌘+A | Select all text |
Ctrl+H | ⌘+H | Open Find & Replace |
Text Formatting
| Windows / Linux | Mac | Action |
|---|---|---|
Ctrl+B | ⌘+B | Bold |
Ctrl+I | ⌘+I | Italic |
Ctrl+U | ⌘+U | Underline |
Ctrl+E | ⌘+E | Center align |
Ctrl+L | ⌘+L | Left align |
Ctrl+R | ⌘+R | Right align |
Ctrl+J | ⌘+J | Justify align |
Lists & Blocks
| Windows / Linux | Mac | Action |
|---|---|---|
Ctrl+Shift+8 | ⌘+⇧+8 | Toggle bullet list |
Ctrl+Shift+9 | ⌘+⇧+9 | Toggle numbered list |
Ctrl+Shift+B | ⌘+⇧+B | Toggle blockquote |
Tab | Tab | Indent list item |
Shift+Tab | ⇧+Tab | Outdent list item |
Navigation & Find
| Windows / Linux | Mac | Action |
|---|---|---|
Enter | Return | Next search result (in Find dialog) |
Shift+Enter | ⇧+Return | Previous search result |
Escape | Esc | Close any open dialog |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the shortcut to save a note as PDF in Notepad Online?▾
Press Ctrl+S (or Cmd+S on Mac) to save the current note as a PDF file instantly.
How do I open Find and Replace in Notepad Online?▾
Press Ctrl+H (or Cmd+H on Mac) to open the Find & Replace dialog.
What is the keyboard shortcut to create a new note?▾
Press Ctrl+N (or Cmd+N on Mac) to create a new blank note instantly.
How do I undo in Notepad Online?▾
Press Ctrl+Z (or Cmd+Z on Mac) to undo. Press Ctrl+Y (or Cmd+Y on Mac) to redo.
Can I use keyboard shortcuts on Mac?▾
Yes. Replace Ctrl with Cmd on Mac. All shortcuts work the same way on macOS.