In this article, you will find a comprehensive list of WordPress keyboard shortcuts available for Block Editor. These shortcuts are designed to enhance your productivity by allowing you to perform tasks quickly without using your mouse.
You can access the full list of shortcuts directly in the Block Editor by pressing Shift + Alt + H on Windows/Linux or ⌃ + ⌥ + H on Mac.
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See also: WordPress Keyboard Shortcuts (Classic Editor) »
Global shortcuts
Global shortcuts allow you to navigate and manage the editor interface efficiently.
| Action | Windows/Linux Shortcut | Mac Shortcut |
|---|---|---|
| Switch between visual editor and code editor | Ctrl + Shift + Alt + M | ⇧ + ⌥ + ⌘ + M |
| Toggle fullscreen mode | Ctrl + Shift + Alt + F | ⇧ + ⌥ + ⌘ + F |
| Open the block list view | Shift + Alt + O | ⌃ + ⌥ + O |
| Show or hide the settings sidebar | Ctrl + Shift + , | ⇧ + ⌘ + , |
| Navigate to the next part of the editor | Ctrl + \`` / Shift + Alt + N` | ⌃ + \`` / ⌃ + ⌥ + N` |
| Navigate to the previous part of the editor | Ctrl + Shift + \`` / Shift + Alt + P` | ⌃ + ⇧ + \`` / ⌃ + ⌥ + P` |
| Navigate to the nearest toolbar | Alt + F10 | ⌥ + F10 |
| Save your changes | Ctrl + S | ⌘ + S |
| Undo your last changes | Ctrl + Z | ⌘ + Z |
| Redo your last undo | Ctrl + Shift + Z | ⇧ + ⌘ + Z |
Selection shortcuts
Selection shortcuts help you quickly select and manage text and blocks.
| Action | Windows/Linux Shortcut | Mac Shortcut |
|---|---|---|
| Select all text / blocks when typing | Ctrl + A | ⌘ + A |
| Clear selection | Esc | Esc |
| Unselect selected blocks | Double Esc | Double Esc |
Block shortcuts
Block shortcuts make it easy to manipulate individual blocks or groups of blocks.
| Action | Windows/Linux Shortcut | Mac Shortcut |
|---|---|---|
| Duplicate the selected block(s) | Ctrl + Shift + D | ⇧ + ⌘ + D |
| Remove the selected block(s) | Shift + Alt + Z | ⌃ + ⌥ + Z |
| Insert a new block before the selected block(s) | Ctrl + Alt + T | ⌥ + ⌘ + T |
| Insert a new block after the selected block(s) | Ctrl + Alt + Y | ⌥ + ⌘ + Y |
| Remove multiple selected blocks | Del / Backspace | Del / Backspace |
| Move the selected block(s) up | Ctrl + Shift + Alt + T | ⇧ + ⌥ + ⌘ + T |
| Move the selected block(s) down | Ctrl + Shift + Alt + Y | ⇧ + ⌥ + ⌘ + Y |
| Change the block type after adding a new paragraph | / | / |
Text formatting shortcuts
Text formatting shortcuts help you style your text quickly.
| Action | Windows/Linux Shortcut | Mac Shortcut |
|---|---|---|
| Make the selected text bold | Ctrl + B | ⌘ + B |
| Make the selected text italic | Ctrl + I | ⌘ + I |
| Convert the selected text into a link | Ctrl + K | ⌘ + K |
| Add a link selected from available links | [[ | [[ |
| Remove a link | Ctrl + Shift + K | ⇧ + ⌘ + K |
| Underline the selected text | Ctrl + U | ⌘ + U |
| Convert selected text to inline code | Ctrl + Alt + X | ⌘ + Alt + X |
These keyboard shortcuts are designed to streamline your workflow in the WordPress Block Editor. By mastering these shortcuts, you can significantly reduce the time spent on formatting and editing, allowing you to focus more on creating great content.
For further details and updates, refer to the official WordPress documentation or visit the WordPress support forums for community assistance.