This page is a complete keyboard shortcut reference for WordPress on macOS, covering all 30 shortcuts organized into 4 sections. Whether you’re new to WordPress 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 WordPress. 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 WordPress 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 macOS, most WordPress shortcuts follow standard conventions — once you learn the modifier key patterns, new shortcuts become intuitive.
Tips for Learning Shortcuts
- Practice one new WordPress 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 WordPress. 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 WordPress, common actions like copy, paste, undo, and save are worth learning first since they apply across nearly every workflow.
Global12
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Display Keyboard Shortcuts | ⌃⌥H |
| Switch Visual/Code Editor | ⇧⌥⌘M |
| Toggle Fullscreen Mode | ⇧⌥⌘F |
| Open Block List View | ⌃⌥O |
| Show/Hide Settings Sidebar | ⇧⌘, |
| Navigate to Next Editor Part | ⌃⌥N |
| Navigate to Previous Editor Part | ⌃⌥P |
| Navigate to Nearest Toolbar | ⌥F10 |
| Save Changes | ⌘S |
| Undo Last Changes | ⌘Z |
| Redo Last Undo | ⇧⌘Z |
| Zoom Out Mode | ⇧⌘0 |
Selection2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select All Text (press again for all blocks) | ⌘A |
| Clear Selection | Esc |
Block11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Duplicate Selected Block(s) | ⇧⌘D |
| Remove Selected Block(s) | ⌃⌥Z |
| Insert New Block Before | ⌥⌘T |
| Insert New Block After | ⌥⌘Y |
| Remove Multiple Selected Blocks | Delete |
| Move Selected Block(s) Up | ⇧⌥⌘T |
| Move Selected Block(s) Down | ⇧⌥⌘Y |
| Change Block Type After New Paragraph | / |
| Group Selected Blocks | ⌘G |
| Paste Styles | ⌥⌘V |
| Create Block Note | ⌥⌘M |
Text Formatting5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Bold | ⌘B |
| Italic | ⌘I |
| Convert Text to Link | ⌘K |
| Remove Link | ⇧⌘K |
| Underline | ⌘U |
Frequently Asked Questions
Access WordPress shortcuts from your menu bar
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