Keyboard shortcuts

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Keyboard shortcuts

When to use

Keyboard Shortcuts in Workflowy let you navigate, edit, and reorganize your outline faster - all without taking your hands off the keyboard. Use combos like Alt/Option + →/← to zoom in or out, Alt + Shift + ↑/↓ to move bullets up or down, Ctrl + ? / Cmd + ? to show the full shortcuts list, and many more built‑in commands that make working in deep, nested lists feel effortless. (You can also enable the shortcut panel under Settings.)

Note: If two keys are separated by a slash, the first key is for Windows, the second one if for Mac - win/mac

Navigation & Zoom

Zoom in  Alt/⌘ + .
Zoom out Alt/⌘ + ,
Navigate home Ctrl/⌘ + '
Switch between pages (Jump-to menu) Ctrl/⌘ + k
Move one bullet up (same level) Alt/⌘ + Shift + 9
Move one bullet down (same level) Alt/⌘ + Shift + 0

Expand / Collapse

Indent Tab
Indent alternative Alt + Shift +
Outdent Shift + Tab
Outdent alternative Alt + Shift +
Expand/collapse all items on the same level
(zoom into the parent item, then put your cursor on it) Ctrl/⌘ + ↓/↑

Move Items

Move up Alt/Ctrl + Shift +
Move down Alt/Ctrl + Shift +

Editing & Formatting

Add a note Shift + Enter
Complete Ctrl/⌘ + Enter
Duplicate Alt/⌘ + Shift + D
Delete Ctrl/⌘ + Shift + Backspace
Mirror Alt/⌘ + Shift + M
Copy link Alt/⌘ + Shift + L
Link selected text Ctrl/⌘ + K
Bold Ctrl/⌘ + B
Italic Ctrl/⌘ + I
Underline Ctrl/⌘ + U

Search & Visibility

Search Esc
Show/hide completed Ctrl + o
Star page Shift + Ctrl + 8
Toggle shortcuts sidebar Ctrl + ?

System / Meta

Undo Ctrl/⌘ + Z
Redo Ctrl/⌘ + Y
Redo alternative Ctrl + Shift + Z
Print Ctrl/⌘ + P

Works well with...

  • Slash commands → Type / to trigger actions like formatting, duplicating, or creating templates — then use shortcuts to edit or move items immediately. This pairing keeps your focus on writing and structure without breaking flow.
  • Mirrors + Move shortcuts → Use the Mirror shortcut (Alt/⌘ + Shift + M) alongside Move commands (Alt/Ctrl + Shift + ↑/↓) to replicate and reposition live copies across multiple contexts - perfect for connecting the same task to multiple projects.
  • Quick Capture → Use Quick Capture (Opt + Cmd + N / Win + Alt + N) to save ideas on the fly, then navigate straight to your inbox and organize them entirely via shortcuts.