Keyboard Shortcuts

Skelenote is designed for keyboard-first navigation. This guide covers all available shortcuts.

Tip: Press Cmd+? (macOS) or Ctrl+? (Windows/Linux) anytime to see the shortcuts overlay.

Platform Note

Throughout this guide, Cmd refers to:

• macOS: Command key

• Windows/Linux: Ctrl key

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Global

Shortcut	Action
Cmd+K	Open Omnibar
Cmd+?	Show keyboard shortcuts
Cmd+Shift+F	Global search
Cmd+,	Open settings

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Navigation

Shortcut	Action
Cmd+[	Navigate back
Cmd+]	Navigate forward
Arrow Up/Down	Move selection
Tab	Next focusable element
Shift+Tab	Previous focusable element
Enter	Open / Confirm
Esc	Close / Cancel

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Views

Shortcut	Action
Cmd+1	Go to Inbox
Cmd+2	Go to Daily Notes
Cmd+3	Go to Tasks
Cmd+4	Go to Archive
Cmd+Shift+T	Go to Tasks
Cmd+\	Close split view
Cmd+Shift+\	Swap split panes
Cmd+Shift+H	Open Time Machine

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Objects

Shortcut	Action
Cmd+N	Create new object
Cmd+D	Duplicate object (when viewing)
Cmd+Shift+P	Pin / Unpin object (when viewing)
Cmd+Shift+E	Export to Markdown
Cmd+Backspace	Archive object
H	View history (when viewing object)
E	Complete task (when viewing task)

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Editing

Shortcut	Action
@	Mention / link to object
Cmd+F	Find in document
Cmd+A	Select all
Cmd+B	Bold text
Cmd+I	Italic text
Cmd+U	Underline text
Cmd+Z	Undo
Cmd+Shift+Z	Redo
Cmd+Y	Redo (alternative)

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Omnibar

The Omnibar (Cmd+K) provides quick access to all actions:

• Start typing to filter commands

• Use arrow keys to navigate results

• Press Enter to execute

• Press Esc to dismiss

Quick Actions in Palette

• Type > to filter to commands only

• Type @ to search for objects to link

• Type object names directly to navigate

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Split View

Skelenote supports split-pane viewing:

1. Click an object link while holding Cmd to open in split

2. Use Cmd+\ to close the split

3. Use Cmd+Shift+\ to swap pane contents

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Tips

Keyboard Navigation in Lists

When focused on a list (Inbox, Tasks, etc.):

• Arrow Up/Down moves selection

• Enter opens selected item

• Space can toggle task completion

Focus Flow

• Tab moves through interactive elements

• Shift+Tab moves backward

• Esc dismisses modals and returns focus

Editor Shortcuts

The BlockNote editor supports standard formatting:

• Cmd+B for bold

• Cmd+I for italic

• Cmd+U for underline

• / to open the slash command menu