Bear shortcuts
- 12 shortcuts
- Productivity
- Verified against official docs
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Do these shortcuts work for you?
Bear’s list is short and almost all of it is formatting. Heading 1, Heading 2 and Heading 3 set the heading level, Todo starts a to-do item, Unordered List starts a list, and Code Block marks code. New Note and Search are the only ones that are not about formatting.
Start with these
- New Note
- Search
- Heading 1
- Todo
- Unordered List
- Code Block
Tips for Bear
- The heading shortcuts use the number of the heading level.
- Insert Link ⇧⌘K and Code Block ⌘K use the same letter. Insert Link ⇧⌘K adds one more modifier.
General12
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| New Note | |
| Search | |
| Bold | |
| Italic | |
| Underline | |
| Insert Link | |
| Heading 1 | |
| Heading 2 | |
| Heading 3 | |
| Todo | |
| Code Block | |
| Unordered List |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does Bear have on macOS?
Bear has 12 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 1 section: General. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which Bear shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with New Note (⌘N), Search (⌘F), Heading 1 (⌘1), Todo (⇧⌘T), Unordered List (⌘L), Code Block (⌘K). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download Bear shortcuts as a PDF?
Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 12 Bear shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official Bear keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official Bear keyboard shortcuts documentation is available on their website. Every shortcut on this page is sourced from and verified against the official documentation to ensure accuracy.
Do these Bear shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards?
Yes. These shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards, including MacBook built-in keyboards and external Apple keyboards. The modifier keys are Command (⌘), Option (⌥), Control (⌃), and Shift (⇧). On keyboards without a Function row, some F-key shortcuts may require holding the Fn key.
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