Quick Reference
PDF Reader Shortcuts
Control document navigation and reading features:Navigation
| Action | Shortcut | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Next page | Page Down or Arrow Down | When not reading |
| Previous page | Page Up or Arrow Up | When not reading |
| First page | Home | Jump to start |
| Last page | End | Jump to end |
| Zoom in | Ctrl/Cmd + Plus | Increase magnification |
| Zoom out | Ctrl/Cmd + Minus | Decrease magnification |
| Reset zoom | Ctrl/Cmd + 0 | Return to 100% |
| Fullscreen | F11 | Browser fullscreen |
Reading Controls
When read-along mode is active:| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Play / Pause | Space | Start or pause reading |
| Next sentence | → (Right Arrow) | Skip forward |
| Previous sentence | ← (Left Arrow) | Go back |
| Stop reading | Esc | Stop and clear highlights |
| Toggle follow-along | F | Enable/disable auto-scroll |
RSVP Speed Reader Shortcuts
When RSVP (speed reading) mode is active:- Playback
- Speed Control
- View Options
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Play / Pause | Space |
| Stop | Esc |
| Previous word | ← |
| Next word | → |
Speak-Along Shortcuts
When speak-along (pronunciation practice) mode is active:| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Toggle microphone | Space | Start/stop listening |
| Previous word | ← | Navigate backward |
| Next word | → | Navigate forward |
| Hear pronunciation | Enter | Play audio of current word |
| Stop | Esc | Exit speak-along mode |
Speak-along shortcuts only work when the speak-along panel is active and focused.
Note Editor Shortcuts
The BlockNote editor supports standard text editing shortcuts:Text Formatting
- Basic Formatting
- Blocks
- AI Features
| Action | Windows/Linux | macOS |
|---|---|---|
| Bold | Ctrl + B | ⌘ + B |
| Italic | Ctrl + I | ⌘ + I |
| Underline | Ctrl + U | ⌘ + U |
| Strikethrough | Ctrl + Shift + X | ⌘ + Shift + X |
| Code | Ctrl + E | ⌘ + E |
| Link | Ctrl + K | ⌘ + K |
Editor Navigation
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Select all | Ctrl/⌘ + A | Select all text |
| Copy | Ctrl/⌘ + C | Copy selection |
| Cut | Ctrl/⌘ + X | Cut selection |
| Paste | Ctrl/⌘ + V | Paste from clipboard |
| Undo | Ctrl/⌘ + Z | Undo last action |
| Redo | Ctrl/⌘ + Shift + Z | Redo last undone action |
| Find | Ctrl/⌘ + F | Search in notes |
Slash Commands
Type / in the editor to open the slash command menu:Available Slash Commands
Available Slash Commands
- /heading1 - Large heading
- /heading2 - Medium heading
- /heading3 - Small heading
- /paragraph - Normal text
- /bullet - Bulleted list
- /number - Numbered list
- /check - Checkbox list
- /code - Code block
- /image - Insert image
- /table - Insert table
Sidebar Shortcuts
Switch between different tools in the right sidebar:| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Switch tabs | Alt + 1-4 | Jump to specific tab |
| Notes tab | Alt + 1 | Open notes |
| Chat tab | Alt + 2 | Open chat |
| Flashcards tab | Alt + 3 | Open flashcards |
| Download notes | Ctrl/⌘ + S | Export as Markdown |
Tab switching shortcuts are system-dependent and may conflict with browser shortcuts in some cases.
Library Page Shortcuts
Navigate your document library:| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Focus search | / or Ctrl/⌘ + K | Jump to search box |
| Clear search | Esc | Clear search and blur |
| Upload file | Ctrl/⌘ + U | Open upload modal |
| Open document | Enter | When document card focused |
Global Shortcuts
Work across all pages:| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Go to library | G then H | Navigate to home/library |
| Open settings | G then S | Open settings page |
| Refresh page | Ctrl/⌘ + R or F5 | Reload current page |
| Browser back | Alt + ← | Go to previous page |
| Browser forward | Alt + → | Go to next page |
Shortcuts by Context
When Reading a Document
When Taking Notes
When Using RSVP
Custom Shortcuts
While Uxie doesn’t currently support custom keyboard shortcuts, you can use browser extensions like:- Shortkeys (Chrome/Edge)
- Vimium (Chrome/Firefox)
- Surfingkeys (Chrome/Firefox)
Accessibility Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Skip to content | Tab | Navigate interactive elements |
| Activate button | Enter or Space | Trigger focused button |
| Close modal | Esc | Close dialogs and overlays |
| Navigate menu | Arrow keys | Move through menu items |
| Toggle option | Space | Check/uncheck boxes |
Shortcut Conflicts
Browser Conflicts
Some shortcuts may conflict with browser defaults:Operating System Conflicts
- Windows: Some Alt combinations may trigger menu bar
- macOS: Some Cmd combinations may trigger system features
- Linux: Window manager shortcuts may intercept Uxie shortcuts
Shortcut Tips
Learn Shortcuts Gradually
Learn Shortcuts Gradually
Don’t try to memorize all shortcuts at once. Start with:
- Reading controls (Space, Arrows)
- Text formatting (Bold, Italic)
- AI trigger (++)
- Modal close (Esc)
Context-Aware Shortcuts
Context-Aware Shortcuts
The same key can do different things in different contexts:
- Space plays/pauses reading in reader mode
- Space inserts a space in the editor
- Space activates buttons when focused
Discover New Shortcuts
Discover New Shortcuts
Hover over toolbar buttons to see tooltips with keyboard shortcuts. Most actions have a shortcut mentioned in their tooltip.
Platform Differences
Platform Differences
Remember:
- Windows/Linux use Ctrl
- macOS uses ⌘ (Command)
- Alt on Windows = Option on Mac
Productivity Workflows
Speed Reading Workflow
Note-Taking Workflow
Study Session Workflow
Troubleshooting
Shortcut not working
Shortcut not working
- Click in the document/editor to ensure focus
- Check if another modal or menu is open
- Verify you’re in the right context (e.g., reading mode vs. editing)
- Try refreshing the page
- Check for browser extension conflicts
Arrow keys scroll page instead of navigating
Arrow keys scroll page instead of navigating
Ctrl/Cmd shortcuts trigger browser actions
Ctrl/Cmd shortcuts trigger browser actions
Some shortcuts like Ctrl+S (save) may trigger browser actions. This is normal - Uxie tries to override these when possible, but browser behavior varies.
Shortcuts don't work in RSVP/Speak-Along
Shortcuts don't work in RSVP/Speak-Along
Ensure the RSVP or speak-along panel is open and active. Shortcuts are only registered when these modes are enabled.
Related Features
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