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Distraction-Free Writing
In the WordPress visual editor you can use a combination of keys to do things that normally need a mouse, trackpad or other input device. Rather than reaching for your mouse to click on the toolbar, you can use the following keyboard shortcuts:
Windows and Linux use “Ctrl + letter”, Mac uses “Command (⌘) + letter”.
Ctrl + [Key]
| Letter | Action |
|---|---|
| c | Copy |
| v | Paste |
| a | Select all |
| x | Cut |
| z | Undo |
| y | Redo |
| b | Bold |
| i | Italic |
| u | Underline |
| k | Insert/edit link |
Formatting Shortcuts
Formatting Shortcuts while using visual editor (Since Version 4.3)
| Letter | Action |
|---|---|
| * | Start an unordered list |
| – | Start an unordered list |
| 1. | Start an ordered list |
| 1) | Start an ordered list |
| ## | H2 |
| ### | H3 |
| #### | H4 |
| ##### | H5 |
| ###### | H6 |
| > | transform text into blockquote |
| — | horizontal line |
`..` |
transform text into code block |
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