Notion has become a must-have for managing projects and notes, elegantly merging flexibility and power. This tool, as vast as it is versatile, can however be intimidating at first. A key to taming it? Keyboard shortcuts, especially for Windows users eager to streamline their experience. Here's your essential guide to navigating Notion with ease and efficiency.
| Action | Keyboard shortcut | Functioning | Time saving |
| Fat | ** | Makes the selected text bold. | Avoid going through the toolbar. |
| Italics | * | Italicizes selected text. | Faster than the mouse. |
| Underlining | Ctrl+U | Underlines the selected text. | A single gesture for precise shaping. |
| Rod | Ctrl+Shift+S | Crosses out the selected text. | Perfect for completed tasks. |
| Left alignment | Ctrl+Shift+L | Aligns the selected text to the left. | Seamless formatting in the blink of an eye. |
| Center alignment | Ctrl+Shift+E | Aligns the selected text to the center. | Quick highlighting of titles. |
| Right alignment | Ctrl+Shift+R | Aligns the selected text to the right. | Perfect for quotes. |
| Justify | Ctrl+Shift+J | Justifies the selected text. | A professional result in seconds. |
| Action | Keyboard shortcut | Functioning | Time saving |
| New block | Entrance | Creates a new text block. | Finish scrolling to create a new block. |
| Line break | Shift + Enter | Inserts a line break in a block of text. | More precise than the Enter key alone. |
| Comment | Ctrl+Shift+M | Adds a comment to the current page. | Effective collaboration in the blink of an eye. |
| Separator | — | Inserts a horizontal separator. | Clear structure and readable in an instant. |
| Link | Ctrl+K | Transforms the selected text into a hyperlink. | Significant time saving for links. |
| Embed code | ` | Surrounds the selected text with backticks to format it as code. | Perfect for developers. |
| Action | Keyboard shortcut | Functioning | Time saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open search | Ctrl+P | Opens the Notion search bar. | Quick access to the information you are looking for. |
| Previous/next page | Ctrl + [or] | Goes to the previous or next page. | Smooth navigation between pages. |
| Move a block | Ctrl + Shift + Arrows | Moves a selected block to a new position. | Easy reorganization of content. |
| View an image in full screen | Space | Displays the selected image in full screen. | Optimal image viewing. |
| Action | Keyboard shortcut | Functioning | Time saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mention a person | @name | Attracts the attention of a member of the workspace. | Effective and fast communication. |
| Mention a page | @page_name | Creates a link to a page in your workspace. | Simplified link sharing. |
| Mention a date | @date | Set a due date. | Easy task tracking. |
| Add a reminder | @date reminder | Sets a reminder for a specific date or time. | Never miss an appointment again. |
| Create a page from a line | Ctrl+Shift+9 | Transforms a line of text into a new page. | Instant page creation. |
For a complete immersion into the world of Notion shortcuts, visit the official documentation. This guide is your springboard: explore, adapt, and master Notion at your own pace. Armed with these shortcuts, your efficiency and productivity are about to skyrocket. Welcome to the era of Notion mastery.
By using Notion keyboard shortcuts, you can save time and focus on what matters most: your content.
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