Keyboard shortcuts
Work faster with Orbit’s built-in shortcuts — and rebind any of them to keys you prefer.
Cmd/Ctrl means ⌘ on Mac and Ctrl on Windows. Press Cmd/Ctrl+/ anytime to see this list inside Orbit as the Keyboard shortcuts overlay.
General
Section titled “General”| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Cmd/Ctrl+J | Toggle command palette |
Cmd/Ctrl+/ | Keyboard shortcuts |
The command palette is the fastest route to everything else: it runs every command on this page plus note search, so Cmd/Ctrl+J is the one shortcut worth learning first.
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Cmd/Ctrl+N | Create new note |
Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+F | Create new folder |
Navigation
Section titled “Navigation”| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+H | Go to home |
Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+B | Go to bookmarks |
Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+G | Go to graph view |
Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+D | Go to trash |
Cmd/Ctrl+, | Workspace settings |
Current note
Section titled “Current note”| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Cmd/Ctrl+K | Insert or edit link |
Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+T | Insert table |
Cmd/Ctrl+Alt+T | Toggle table of contents |
Cmd/Ctrl+Alt+Z | Toggle focus mode |
Cmd/Ctrl+Alt+L | Lock / unlock note |
Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+1 | Open raw markdown |
Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+4 | Open visual editor |
Open raw markdown shows the note’s underlying markdown source — see Raw markdown. Open visual editor returns to the normal editor.
Editor keys
Section titled “Editor keys”These keys are handled by the editor itself and cannot be rebound:
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
Tab / Shift+Tab in a list | Indent or outdent the selected list items — only those items, not their whole subtree |
Tab on the block below a collapsible section | Tuck that block into the section; Shift+Tab lifts the section’s last block back out |
Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+V | Paste as plain text |
Cmd/Ctrl+F | Find in note |
Rebind a shortcut
Section titled “Rebind a shortcut”Every shortcut in the General, Notes, Navigation, and Current note tables is customizable:
- Press
Cmd/Ctrl+,to open settings. - Select Shortcuts.
- Click a shortcut and press your new key combination.
While recording, press Backspace to unbind the command or Escape to cancel. A binding needs at least one modifier (⌘/Ctrl/Alt) — plain keys would fire while typing. If two commands end up on the same keys, Orbit flags the conflict and only the first command fires.
One command ships unbound: Rebuild link index. Assign it a shortcut here or run it from the command palette.
Do these shortcuts work on mobile? The shortcut system targets keyboard-driven use in the browser. On phones, use the bottom bar and sheets instead — see Use Orbit on your phone.
How do I make a heading or a list while typing?
Formatting is driven by markdown typing shorthand, not key combos — type # and a space for a heading, - for a bullet. See Markdown shortcuts.