WordPress shortcuts
- 30 shortcuts
- 4 sections
- Productivity
- Also on: macOS
- Verified against official docs
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Do these shortcuts work for you?
These are the shortcuts of the WordPress block editor. Block works on whole blocks: Insert New Block Before, Insert New Block After, Duplicate Selected Block(s), Move Selected Block(s) Up and Move Selected Block(s) Down. Global changes the editor itself, such as Switch Visual/Code Editor and Open Block List View. Text Formatting works on the text inside a block.
Start with these
- Save Changes
- Insert New Block After
- Duplicate Selected Block(s)
- Move Selected Block(s) Up
- Open Block List View
- Convert Text to Link
Tips for WordPress
- Select All Text (press again for all blocks) CtrlA selects the text of the block. Pressed again, it selects all blocks.
- Display Keyboard Shortcuts ShiftAltH shows the shortcut list inside the editor.
Jump to section
Global12
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Display Keyboard Shortcuts | |
| Switch Visual/Code Editor | |
| Toggle Fullscreen Mode | |
| Open Block List View | |
| Show/Hide Settings Sidebar | |
| Navigate to Next Editor Part | |
| Navigate to Previous Editor Part | |
| Navigate to Nearest Toolbar | |
| Save Changes | |
| Undo Last Changes | |
| Redo Last Undo | |
| Zoom Out Mode |
Selection2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select All Text (press again for all blocks) | |
| Clear Selection |
Block11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Duplicate Selected Block(s) | |
| Remove Selected Block(s) | |
| Insert New Block Before | |
| Insert New Block After | |
| Remove Multiple Selected Blocks | |
| Move Selected Block(s) Up | |
| Move Selected Block(s) Down | |
| Change Block Type After New Paragraph | |
| Group Selected Blocks | |
| Paste Styles | |
| Create Block Note |
Text Formatting5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Bold | |
| Italic | |
| Convert Text to Link | |
| Remove Link | |
| Underline |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does WordPress have on Windows?
WordPress has 30 keyboard shortcuts on Windows, organized into 4 sections: Global, Selection, Block, Text Formatting. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which WordPress shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with Save Changes (Ctrl+S), Insert New Block After (Ctrl+Alt+Y), Duplicate Selected Block(s) (Ctrl+Shift+D), Move Selected Block(s) Up (Ctrl+Shift+Alt+T), Open Block List View (Shift+Alt+O), Convert Text to Link (Ctrl+K). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download WordPress shortcuts as a PDF?
Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 30 WordPress shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official WordPress keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official WordPress 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 WordPress shortcuts work on all Windows keyboards?
Yes. These shortcuts work on standard Windows keyboards. The modifier keys are Ctrl, Alt, Shift, and the Windows key (⊞). Some laptop keyboards may have compact layouts where certain keys require an Fn modifier to access.
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