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Notion Shortcuts

This page is a complete keyboard shortcut reference for Notion on Linux, covering all 16 shortcuts organized into 2 sections. Whether you’re new to Notion or looking to master advanced features, this cheat sheet has every key combination you need — from basic editing and navigation to app-specific power-user actions.

Keyboard shortcuts are the fastest way to work in Notion. Every time you use a shortcut instead of reaching for the mouse, you save a few seconds — and those seconds compound into hours over weeks and months. Start with the shortcuts you use most (copy, paste, undo, save), then gradually add app-specific ones as they become relevant to your workflow. Bookmark this page or download the PDF cheat sheet for quick reference.

Using keyboard shortcuts in Notion reduces context switching between keyboard and mouse, helping you maintain focus and work more efficiently. Research shows that shortcut-driven workflows can save up to 8 working days per year compared to menu-driven navigation. On Linux, most Notion shortcuts follow standard conventions — once you learn the modifier key patterns, new shortcuts become intuitive.

Tips for Learning Shortcuts

  • Practice one new Notion shortcut each day. Muscle memory builds faster when you focus on a single combination at a time rather than trying to learn them all at once.
  • Print or bookmark this page for quick reference while working in Notion. Having shortcuts visible nearby helps bridge the gap between looking them up and recalling them from memory.
  • Start with the shortcuts you use most. In Notion, common actions like copy, paste, undo, and save are worth learning first since they apply across nearly every workflow.

Content7

ActionShortcut
Command MenuCtrl/
BoldCtrlB
ItalicCtrlI
UnderlineCtrlU
Inline CodeCtrlE
Strikethrough (when text selected)CtrlShiftS
Add LinkCtrlK

Blocks9

ActionShortcut
Text BlockCtrlShift0
Heading 1CtrlShift1
Heading 2CtrlShift2
Heading 3CtrlShift3
To-do ListCtrlShift4
Bulleted ListCtrlShift5
Numbered ListCtrlShift6
Toggle ListCtrlShift7
Code BlockCtrlShift8

Frequently Asked Questions

Access Notion shortcuts from your menu bar

KeyShortcut detects the active app and shows its shortcuts instantly. No memorization needed.