Nook includes a comprehensive set of keyboard shortcuts that you can customize to match your workflow. Access the shortcuts settings via Nook > Settings > Shortcuts or press Cmd+, and select the Shortcuts tab.
Managing shortcuts
Customize a shortcut
- Open Settings > Shortcuts
- Find the action you want to customize
- Click the key combination field
- Press your desired key combination
- The shortcut is saved automatically
You can enable/disable individual shortcuts using the toggle on the right.
Reset to defaults
Click Reset to Defaults in the shortcuts settings to restore all shortcuts to their original key combinations.
Conflict detection
Nook prevents you from assigning the same key combination to multiple actions. If a conflict is detected, you’ll be prompted to choose a different combination.
Website shortcut detection
Many websites define their own keyboard shortcuts. When enabled, Nook can detect conflicts:
- First press - Passes the shortcut to the website
- Second press (within timeout) - Executes the Nook action
Enable smart detection of website keyboard shortcuts to prevent conflicts.
Default shortcuts
Navigation
| Action | Default Shortcut |
|---|
| Go Back | Cmd+[ |
| Go Forward | Cmd+] |
| Refresh | Cmd+R |
| Hard Reload | Cmd+Shift+R |
| Clear Cookies and Refresh | Cmd+Shift+Option+R |
| Focus Address Bar | Cmd+L |
| Find in Page | Cmd+F |
Tab management
| Action | Default Shortcut |
|---|
| New Tab | Cmd+T |
| Close Tab | Cmd+W |
| Undo Close Tab | Cmd+Z |
| Next Tab | Control+Tab |
| Previous Tab | Control+Shift+Tab |
| Go to Tab 1-8 | Cmd+1 through Cmd+8 |
| Go to Last Tab | Cmd+9 |
| Duplicate Tab | Option+D |
| Toggle Top Bar Address View | Cmd+Option+T |
Nook uses Cmd+Z to undo the last closed tab, not for text editing in web pages.
Space management
| Action | Default Shortcut |
|---|
| Next Space | Cmd+Control+] |
| Previous Space | Cmd+Control+[ |
| Customize Space Gradient | Cmd+Shift+G |
Window management
| Action | Default Shortcut |
|---|
| New Window | Cmd+N |
| Close Window | Cmd+Shift+W |
| Close Browser | Cmd+Q |
| Toggle Full Screen | Cmd+Control+F |
| Toggle Sidebar | Cmd+S |
| Action | Default Shortcut |
|---|
| Open Command Palette | Cmd+Shift+P |
| Developer Tools | Cmd+Option+I |
| View Downloads | Cmd+Shift+J |
| View History | Cmd+Y |
| Expand All Folders | Cmd+Shift+E |
| Toggle AI Assistant | Cmd+Shift+A |
| Toggle Picture in Picture | Cmd+Shift+P |
| Copy Current URL | Cmd+Shift+C |
| Mute/Unmute Audio | Cmd+M |
| Install Extension | Cmd+Shift+E |
| Create Boost | Cmd+Shift+B |
| Zoom In | Cmd++ |
| Zoom Out | Cmd+- |
| Actual Size | Cmd+0 |
Shortcut categories
Shortcuts are organized into five categories:
Navigation
Actions for moving through pages and browsing history:
- Back/Forward navigation
- Page refresh
- Address bar focus
- Find in page
Tabs
Tab lifecycle and switching:
- Creating and closing tabs
- Tab navigation
- Direct tab access (1-9)
- Duplicate tab
Spaces
Space navigation and customization:
- Switch between spaces
- Customize space appearance
Window
Window-level actions:
- New window creation
- Closing windows
- Full screen toggle
- Sidebar visibility
Utility features:
- Command palette
- Developer tools
- Downloads and history
- AI assistant
- Audio controls
- Zoom controls
Tips for effective shortcuts
Start with the defaults - Nook’s default shortcuts are designed to feel familiar if you’ve used other browsers.
Use categories as a guide - When customizing, keep related actions in the same modifier pattern (e.g., all tab actions with Cmd).
Reserve common keys - Avoid overriding standard macOS shortcuts like Cmd+C (copy) and Cmd+V (paste).
Test your changes - After customizing shortcuts, try them in actual browsing to ensure they feel natural.
- ⌘ Command - Primary modifier for most shortcuts
- ⌥ Option - Alternative actions
- ⌃ Control - Navigation and system-level actions
- ⇧ Shift - Reverse or enhanced versions of actions
You can combine multiple modifiers (e.g., Cmd+Shift+R for hard reload).
Special keys
Function keys and special keys can be used without modifiers:
- F1-F12
- Escape
- Delete
- Home/End
- Page Up/Down
- Arrow keys
- Tab
- Return
- Space
Regular letter and number keys require at least one modifier to prevent conflicts with typing.