Obsidian shortcuts
- 14 shortcuts
- Productivity
- Verified against official docs
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Do these shortcuts work for you?
Obsidian is built for the keyboard: Command Palette runs any command by name, Quick Open opens a note by typing part of its title, and Toggle Edit/Preview switches between editing and the rendered note.
Start with these
- Command Palette
- Quick Open
- New Note
- Toggle Edit/Preview
- Search in All Files
- Go Back
Tips for Obsidian
- Insert Link ⌘K adds a Markdown link. Typing [[ starts a link to another note in the vault.
- Search in All Files ⇧⌘F searches the whole vault; Search in File ⌘F searches the current note.
- Every command can get its own shortcut in Settings → Hotkeys.
General14
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| New Note | |
| Quick Open | |
| Command Palette | |
| Toggle Edit/Preview | |
| Toggle Sidebar | |
| Bold | |
| Italic | |
| Insert Link | |
| Delete Current Line | |
| Search in All Files | |
| Search in File | |
| Open in Default App | |
| Go Back | |
| Go Forward |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does Obsidian have on macOS?
Obsidian has 14 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 1 section: General. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which Obsidian shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with Command Palette (⌘P), Quick Open (⌘O), New Note (⌘N), Toggle Edit/Preview (⌘E), Search in All Files (⇧⌘F), Go Back (⌘[). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download Obsidian shortcuts as a PDF?
Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 14 Obsidian shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official Obsidian keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official Obsidian 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 Obsidian 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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