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Apple Notes shortcuts for Mac

Apple Notes is a note-taking application that comes with macOS and iOS, allowing users to create and organize notes with text, images, and other media. It also includes features such as formatting options, password protection, and the ability to add attachments and links.

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Mac keyboard shortcuts for Apple Notes

General

Create New Note⌘ (command) + n Add to Pie Menu
Create New Folder⌘ (command) + ⇧ (shift) + n Add to Pie Menu
Show Main Notes Window⌘ (command) + 0 Add to Pie Menu
Show/Hide Attachments Browser⌘ (command) + 1 Add to Pie Menu
Search All Notes⌘ (command) + ⌥ (option) + f Add to Pie Menu
Move between Sidebars/NotesList/Search Fields(Not in EditMode)⇥ Add to Pie Menu
Start Typing in Note Selected in Note Listreturn Add to Pie Menu
Go back to Note List after Entering in Insertion Point⌘ (command) + return Add to Pie Menu
Print Note⌘ (command) + p Add to Pie Menu

Editing Notes

Attach File⌘ (command) + ⇧ (shift) + a Add to Pie Menu
Apply Title Format⌘ (command) + ⇧ (shift) + t Add to Pie Menu
Apply Heading Format⌘ (command) + ⇧ (shift) + h Add to Pie Menu
Apply Body Format⌘ (command) + ⇧ (shift) + b Add to Pie Menu
Apply Checklist Format⌘ (command) + ⇧ (shift) + l Add to Pie Menu
Create Link⌘ (command) + k Add to Pie Menu
Increase List Level⌘ (command) + ] Add to Pie Menu
Decrease List Level⌘ (command) + [ Add to Pie Menu
Add a Line Break⇧ (shift) + return Add to Pie Menu
Insert a Tab Character in List Item⌥ (option) + ⇥ Add to Pie Menu
Mark/Unmark Checklist Item⌘ (command) + ⇧ (shift) + u Add to Pie Menu
Change Size of Note's Contents to Default⌘ (command) + ⇧ (shift) + 0 Add to Pie Menu
Zoom in/Zoom out on Note's Content⌘ (command) + ⇧ (shift) + > Add to Pie Menu
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FAQ

What are the most useful Apple Notes shortcuts on Mac?

The most essential Apple Notes shortcuts include Cmd+N to create a new note, Cmd+F to search all notes, and Cmd+Shift+T to apply title formatting. Use Fn+Q to quickly create a Quick Note from anywhere on your Mac, and Cmd+Return to start typing in a selected note.

How do I format text in Apple Notes?

Press Cmd+Shift+T for title format, Cmd+Shift+H for heading, Cmd+Shift+B for body text, and Cmd+Shift+C to create a checklist. Use Cmd+K to add a link, Tab to increase list indent level, and Shift+Tab to decrease it. For bold, italic, and underline, use Cmd+B, Cmd+I, and Cmd+U respectively.

How do I organize and navigate notes faster in Apple Notes?

Use Cmd+F to search across all notes instantly. Create new folders with Cmd+Shift+N to organize notes by topic. Press Cmd+1 to jump to the notes list, Cmd+2 for the attachments browser, and Cmd+3 to move between sidebars. To quickly access a note you're viewing, press Cmd+Return to start editing it.

Apple Notes keyboard shortcuts not working - how to fix?

If Apple Notes shortcuts aren't working, first ensure the Notes window is active by clicking on it. Some shortcuts like Cmd+Shift+T only work when you're editing a note, not browsing the list. Check System Settings > Keyboard > Keyboard Shortcuts to make sure macOS hasn't overridden any Notes shortcuts. Restarting the Notes app with Cmd+Q and reopening it can also resolve temporary issues.