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Fylepad offers a comprehensive set of keyboard shortcuts to help you work more efficiently. Learn these shortcuts to navigate, edit, and manage your notes without lifting your hands from the keyboard.

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General shortcuts

Ctrl + K - Open the command palette to search across all tabs and quickly navigate to any note
Ctrl + N - Create a new tab instantly
Ctrl + R or Ctrl + P - Toggle focus mode for distraction-free writing

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File operations

Ctrl + O - Open and import a markdown or text file into the current tab
Ctrl + S - Export the current note as a markdown file with frontmatter
Ctrl + P (in focus mode) - Print the current note

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Search and navigation

Ctrl + F - Open the search bar to find text within the current note
Alt + [number] - Switch to a specific tab by pressing Alt followed by the tab number (1-5)

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Tab management

Ctrl + Shift + ← - Move the current tab one position to the left
Ctrl + Shift + → - Move the current tab one position to the right
Click and drag tabs to reorder them in both horizontal and vertical layouts

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Editor shortcuts

When typing in the editor, press / at the beginning of a line to open the block menu with formatting options.
Type / at the start of a new line to open the block menu for:
  • Headings (H1, H2, H3)
  • Lists (ordered, bullet, task)
  • Code blocks
  • Tables
  • Diagrams (Mermaid, PlantUML)
  • Blockquotes and horizontal rules

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Tips for efficiency

Combine keyboard shortcuts with the command palette (Ctrl + K) for the fastest workflow. The command palette lets you search across all your tabs instantly.

Master the basics

Start with Ctrl + K (command palette) and Ctrl + N (new tab) to build your muscle memory

Use focus mode

Press Ctrl + R to enter focus mode when you need to concentrate on writing without distractions

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