Text & Block Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|
| Create Text Block | Just start typing (or Enter) |
| Heading 1/2/3 | # / ## / ### then Space |
| Bulleted List | - or * then Space |
| Numbered List | 1. then Space |
| Toggle List | > then Space |
| Quote Block | " then Space |
| Code Block | ``` then Space |
| Divider | --- then Space |
Navigation & Editing
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|
| Quick Find / Search | Cmd+P / Ctrl+P |
| Open Page in New Tab | Cmd+Click / Ctrl+Click |
| Move Block Up/Down | Cmd+Shift+Up/Down |
| Duplicate Block | Cmd+D / Ctrl+D |
| Toggle Sidebar | Cmd+\ / Ctrl+\ |
| Comment | Cmd+Shift+M / Ctrl+Shift+M |
Database Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|
| Create New Row | Cmd+Enter / Ctrl+Enter |
| Open Row as Page | Cmd+Shift+Enter |
| Filter Database | Click "Filter" at top of view |
| Sort Database | Click "Sort" at top of view |
| Change View | Click "+" next to view tabs |
Power Features
| Feature | How |
|---|
| / Commands | Type / for block, database, embed, AI, and 50+ commands |
| Templates | Create once, reuse — perfect for meeting notes, project kickoffs |
| Synced Blocks | Copy and sync a block across pages — update once, change everywhere |
| Relations | Link databases together — tasks ↔ projects ↔ teams |
Pro Tip: Type / and explore the slash menu — it's Notion's superpower. /table, /calendar, /kanban, /button, /ai — everything is one slash away. Learn 5 new /commands each week.