Keyboard shortcuts
This page lists shortcuts and local interaction keys. For menu locations use the feature overview; for actions without shortcuts use the complete command reference.
Start with a few keys
Remember Save ⌘/Ctrl + S, Find ⌘/Ctrl + F, Undo ⌘/Ctrl + Z and Bold ⌘/Ctrl + B. When unsure, open the in-app Shortcuts & Markdown guide with ⌘/Ctrl + /; press it again to close.
⌘ is Command on Mac, Shift is the shift key and Ctrl is Control. Hold the keys of a combination together. “—” means no binding is registered in that column. Platform columns are separate: do not press both Command and Control. Tables come from the current application catalog. On narrow screens, swipe tables sideways to see the other platform and conditions.
Save and undo
| Action | macOS | Windows / Linux | When it works |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undo | ⌘ + Z | Ctrl + Z | Edit; an undo step is available |
| Redo | ⌘ + Shift + Z | Ctrl + Shift + Z | Edit; an undo step can be redone |
| Redo | — | Ctrl + Y | Edit; an undo step can be redone |
| Save | ⌘ + S | Ctrl + S | Preview / Edit |
Find, navigate and adjust views
| Action | macOS | Windows / Linux | When it works |
|---|---|---|---|
| Search document | ⌘ + F | Ctrl + F | Preview / Edit |
| Outline | ⌘ + Shift + O | Ctrl + Shift + O | Preview / Edit |
| Font size | ⌘ + Shift + \ | Ctrl + Shift + \ | Preview / Edit |
| Page width | ⌘ + \ | Ctrl + \ | Preview / Edit |
| Present | ⌘ + Shift + Enter | Ctrl + Shift + Enter | Preview / Edit; headings allow presentation |
| Shortcuts | ⌘ + / | Ctrl + / | Preview / Edit |
Format selected text
| Action | macOS | Windows / Linux | When it works |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bold | ⌘ + B | Ctrl + B | Edit; editable text selected |
| Italic | ⌘ + I | Ctrl + I | Edit; editable text selected |
| Inline code | ⌘ + Shift + C | Ctrl + Shift + C | Edit; editable text selected |
| Add link | ⌘ + K | Ctrl + K | Edit; editable text selected |
Button and menu alternatives
- Save: open More and choose the current save action. Capable environments can write back; others download an updated copy. Check the actual file to confirm success.
- Search: use the top Search button. Full-text search finds body text; the outline filter only searches headings.
- Outline: click the entire Yeli logo at the top left.
- Font size, Page width and Present: choose the matching action in More. Font/width shortcuts cycle settings; the presentation shortcut opens or closes presentation.
- Selection formatting: enter Edit, select text and use the floating tools. Repeating a shortcut cannot replace a missing selection.
Local interaction keys
These work in the relevant control or view, rather than as global commands.
| Current context | Keys | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Empty block | / |
Open the slash menu; type keywords to filter |
| Slash menu | ↑ / ↓, Home / End |
Previous/next item, or first/last item |
| Slash menu | Enter / Escape |
Run the selected item / close the menu |
| Search input | Enter / Shift + Enter |
Next / previous match |
| Search panel | Escape |
Close search and return to the previous location |
| Table size picker | Arrow keys, Enter / Space |
Move the dimension selection and activate its button |
| Single-line property | Enter or blur; Escape |
Commit; cancel the current draft |
| Multiline/list property | ⌘/Ctrl + Enter; Escape |
Commit; cancel the current draft |
| Presentation | ← / →; Escape |
Previous/next section; exit fullscreen or close |
| Dismissible dialog | Tab / Shift + Tab; Escape |
Move focus; close |
If nothing happens
- Check mode and target: formatting needs Edit and selected text, Undo needs a previous operation, and Present needs eligible headings.
- Finish IME composition. If editing a property or local source, commit or cancel that draft before a document action.
- Check whether the browser, operating system or keyboard layout intercepts the key. Use buttons or menus instead; browser Save page is not proof that Yeli saved.
- Consult command conditions and compatibility troubleshooting if it remains unavailable.