Shortcuts in the Block Editor
Whether you're getting started with the Block Editor or want to level up your writing speed, mastering shortcuts is the key to creating content effortlessly. These time-saving commands will have you…
Whether you're getting started with the Block Editor or want to level up your writing speed, mastering shortcuts is the key to creating content effortlessly. These time-saving commands will have you formatting like a pro in no time!
New to the Block Editor? Head to our Introduction to the Block Editor to get up to speed. Once you're comfortable with the basics, check out Working with Blocks to learn advanced techniques for organizing your content.
Shortcuts and Key Commands
Speed up your workflow with these handy shortcuts! There are three main ways to quickly create blocks and format content:
Action | Markdown Shortcut | Slash Command | Keyboard Shortcut |
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Medium Heading |
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Small Heading |
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Paragraph | — |
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Bullet List |
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Numbered List |
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Quote Block |
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Code Block | — |
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Callout | — |
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Text Formatting Shortcuts
Format your text without taking your hands off the keyboard:
Formatting | Keyboard Shortcut |
Bold |
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Italic |
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Underline |
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Strikethrough |
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Inline Code |
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Superscript |
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Subscript |
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More Slash Commands
The slash command menu has even more options for advanced content:
/fold,/expandable,/collapse- Foldable content sections/image- Image upload or embed/embed,/video- External content embeds/table- Data tables/divider,/hr- Horizontal rules/button- Clickable buttons/html- Raw HTML blocks/markdown- Markdown blocks/clip- Reusable snippets/file- File attachments/link- Hyperlinks
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Formatting & Styling Content
