Rather than reaching for your mouse to click on the toolbar, use these access keys. Windows and Linux use Ctrl + letter. Macintosh uses Command + letter.
| Letter | Action | Letter | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| c | Copy | v | Paste |
| a | Select all | x | Cut |
| z | Undo | y | Redo |
| b | Bold | i | Italic |
| u | Underline | 1 | Heading 1 |
| 2 | Heading 2 | 3 | Heading 3 |
| 4 | Heading 4 | 5 | Heading 5 |
| 6 | Heading 6 | 9 | Address |
The following shortcuts use different access keys: Alt + Shift + letter.
| Letter | Action | Letter | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| n | Check Spelling | l | Align Left |
| j | Justify Text | c | Align Center |
| d | Strikethrough | r | Align Right |
| u | • List | a | Insert link |
| o | 1. List | s | Remove link |
| q | Quote | m | Insert Image |
| w | Distraction Free Writing mode | t | Insert More Tag |
| p | Insert Page Break tag | h | Help |
For example instead of click Add Media to insert an image in your post you can simply hit Command + M for iOS or CTRL + M for Windows to quickly bring up the media manager.
Editor width in Distraction Free Writing mode:
| Ctrl + | Wider | Ctrl – | Narrower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ctrl 0 | Default width |
Forgot the keyboard shortcuts in WordPress? Use HELP.
You need to open the Kitchen Sink. This tiny feature reveals a whole other line of options to help you make the most of the post interface, such as font styles, copy and pasting from Word and removing formatting.
To see the keyboard shortcuts list either click the help button or hit Shift + Alt + H.
