Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts keep attention on the note. Learn the few that move you between writing, finding, and connecting.
Why it exists
Context switches are expensive. Shortcuts make frequent actions available without leaving the thought you are shaping.
When to use it
Use shortcuts once an action becomes repetitive. Begin with opening notes, commands, graph, and save.
Workflow
Open note → write → save → search or graph → return to the note.
Core shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Ctrl/Cmd+N |
Create note |
Ctrl/Cmd+S |
Save note |
Ctrl/Cmd+O |
Quick switcher |
Ctrl/Cmd+P |
Command palette |
Ctrl/Cmd+G |
Open graph |
Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+C |
New canvas |
OpenOnyx tip
Learn one shortcut per workflow, not every shortcut at once.
OpenOnyx common mistake
Browser shortcuts and app shortcuts differ. This table describes the desktop app.
