Keeplet keyboard shortcuts
The Keeplet website has keyboard shortcuts for searching, writing in the editor and reviewing: Ctrl+K (⌘K on Mac) opens search, Enter creates a new block, Alt+↑ and Alt+↓ move a block, Space shows a card's answer and keys 1 to 4 rate it. On a Mac use ⌘ instead of Ctrl and Option instead of Alt.
Search
| Shortcut | What it does |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+K (⌘K) | From any page of the personal area opens Search; if you are already in search it puts the cursor back in the field |
| ↓ and ↑ | In search, move through the results |
| Enter | In search, opens the highlighted result in its notebook |
Note editor
| Shortcut | What it does |
|---|---|
| Enter | Closes the block and creates a new one; the text after the cursor moves into the new block |
| Shift+Enter | Starts a new line within the same block |
| Backspace at the start of a block | Merges the block with the previous one |
| Backspace in an empty block | Deletes the block |
| Delete at the end of a block | Merges the block with the next one |
| Alt+↑ / Alt+↓ | Moves the block where your cursor is up or down |
| Ctrl+Z (⌘Z) | Undoes the last deletion or merge of blocks (up to 20); it does not undo typing |
| Ctrl+A (⌘A) with the cursor in a block | Selects all blocks |
| Ctrl+C (⌘C) with blocks selected | Copies the text of the selected blocks |
| Backspace with blocks selected | Deletes the selected blocks (asks for confirmation for saved flashcards) |
| Esc | Closes the Create card bubble |
| Tab | With text selected and the bubble visible, moves focus to Create card |
In flashcards:
| Shortcut | What it does |
|---|---|
| Enter in the question | Moves to the Answer field (the text after the cursor goes into the answer) |
| Enter in the answer | Creates a new flashcard below |
| ↑ in the answer | Goes back to the question |
| ↓ in the answer | Goes to the next block |
Writing shortcuts (Markdown)
You type them at the start of an empty block, followed by a space. Details in How to format text in Keeplet notes.
| You type | You get |
|---|---|
# |
Large heading |
## |
Medium heading |
### |
Small heading |
- or * |
Bulleted list |
1. (or another number) |
Numbered list |
| Enter on an empty item | Exits the list |
| Backspace at the start of an item or heading | Removes the list or heading |
Review
| Shortcut | What it does |
|---|---|
| Space | Shows the answer (passive mode with a card that has an answer, and cloze exercises) |
| 1 | Passive: Not at all. Cloze exercises, and active mode once the exercise is complete: Remembered |
| 2 | Passive: A little. Cloze exercises, and active mode once the exercise is complete: Didn't remember |
| 3 | Passive: Somewhat. Cloze exercises and active mode: skips the card without rating it |
| 4 | Passive: Great |
| Tab | Switches between Active (reorder exercise) and Passive mode, with the same control as the selector: if the card does not have enough words the warning appears and you stay in passive |
If you press a key from 1 to 4 in passive mode, or 1 and 2 in a cloze exercise, while the answer is still hidden, the card flips and you have to give the rating with a second press. On a touch screen you can use the buttons or swipes: see How to review on your phone with swipe. For details see How to do a review session in Keeplet.
Frequently asked questions
What are the main Keeplet shortcuts?
Ctrl+K to search, Enter for a new block, Alt+↑/↓ to move a block, Ctrl+Z to undo the deletion of blocks, Space to show the answer and 1-4 to rate cards.
Do they work on Mac?
Yes. Use ⌘ (Cmd) instead of Ctrl and Option instead of Alt.
Are there shortcuts for bold and italic?
Keeplet does not add its own: bold and italic are applied from the bar that opens with a right-click on the selected text (see How to format text in Keeplet notes).
Why doesn't Ctrl+Z undo what I typed?
In the editor Ctrl+Z is reserved for blocks: it restores deleted or merged ones. To correct text you typed, edit it by hand.
Are there shortcuts in the app for Android and iPhone?
The app is used by touch. For review read How to review your cards every day in the app.