Maximize Your Writing Efficiency with 46 Notion Shortcuts
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Notion Shortcuts
After exploring a Notion template creator's work, I delved into his tools, which made my experience with the platform enjoyable and user-friendly. Through this journey, I discovered a variety of shortcuts that significantly streamline the article-writing process. If you're looking to enhance your efficiency, here are 46 Notion shortcuts to try out.
Section 1.1: Essential Headings Shortcuts
Utilizing headings effectively can organize your content better. Here are the shortcuts:
- H1 heading: Cmd/Ctrl + Option/Shift + 1 | Slash alternative: /h1
- H2 heading: Cmd/Ctrl + Option/Shift + 2 | Slash alternative: /h2
- H3 heading: Cmd/Ctrl + Option/Shift + 3 | Slash alternative: /h3
Adding text and managing line breaks are also simplified:
- Text: Cmd/Ctrl + Option/Shift + 0 | Slash alternative: /text
- New Line of Text: Enter
- Line breaks: Shift + Enter
Section 1.2: Formatting Made Easy
Notion allows for quick formatting changes with these shortcuts:
- To-do checkbox: Cmd/Ctrl + Option/Shift + 4 | Slash alternative: /todo
- Bulleted list: Cmd/Ctrl + Option/Shift + 5 | Slash alternative: /bullet
- Numbered list: Cmd/Ctrl + Option/Shift + 6 | Slash alternative: /num
- Toggle list: Cmd/Ctrl + Option/Shift + 7 | Slash alternative: /toggle
- Code block: Cmd/Ctrl + Option/Shift + 8 | Slash alternative: /code
- Paragraph divider: — — — | Slash alternative: /div
- Quote block: /quote
- Indent: Tab
- Un-indent: Shift + Tab
Subsection 1.2.1: Adding Details and Links
Enhance your articles with these quick commands:
- Timestamp or reminder: /reminder
- Page link: /link
- Embed link to selected text: Cmd/Ctrl + K
- Mention workspace person: @ | Slash alternative: /mention
- Comment: Cmd/Ctrl + Option/Shift + M | Slash alternative: /comment
- Add math equations: /math
- Emoji options: /emoji
This video showcases seven fantastic Notion shortcuts that can elevate your experience with the software.
Chapter 2: Advanced Shortcuts for Productivity
For even greater productivity, consider these additional shortcuts:
- Upload or embed audio: /audio
- Upload or embed video: /video
- Upload or embed image: /image
- Upload or embed PDF: /pdf
- New page: Cmd/Ctrl + Option/Shift + 9 | Slash alternative: /page
- New Notion window: Cmd/Ctrl + Option/Shift + N
This video discusses how to utilize keyboard shortcuts in Notion to boost your productivity effectively.
Section 2.1: Quick Formatting Tips
To emphasize specific words, use:
- Bold: Cmd/Ctrl + B
- Underline: Cmd/Ctrl + U
- Italicize: Cmd/Ctrl + I
- Strikethrough: Cmd/Ctrl + Option/Shift + S