Bear is a markdown-based notes app for macOS that uses tags to organize writing in a clean, focused interface. Keyboard shortcuts speed up formatting, tagging, and jumping between notes so your writing stays uninterrupted.
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All Bear keyboard shortcuts (Mac)
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+ 2 more controls in the table below
40 shortcuts
Formatting 13
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Bold | ⌘B |
| Italic | ⌘I |
| Link | ⌘K |
| Insert Todo | ⌘T |
| Unordered List | ⌘L |
| Ordered List | ⇧⌘L |
| Underline | ⌘U |
| Strikethrough | ⇧⌘U |
| Highlighter / Marker | ⇧⌘M |
| Wiki Link | ⌘D |
| Inline Code | ⌥⌘C |
| Code Block | ⌃⌘C |
| Quote | ⇧⌘T |
Editing 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Todo | ⌘. |
| Select All | ⌘A |
| Move Line Up | ⌘⌥↑ |
| Move Line Down | ⌘⌥↓ |
| End Editing | ⌘↵ |
| Shift Line Right | ⌥⌘→ |
| Shift Line Left | ⌥⌘← |
| Toggle Folding | ⌘' |
| Copy Link to Note | ⌥⇧⌘L |
Notes 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Create New Note | ⌘N |
| Delete Selected Note | ⌘⌫ |
| Pin / Unpin Selected Note | ⇧⌘P |
| Create New Note in New Window | ⌥⌘N |
| Restore Selected Note | ⇧⌘R |
Navigation 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Quick Open Panel | ⌘O |
| Navigate Back in History | ⌘[ |
| Navigate Forward in History | ⌘] |
| Toggle Table of Contents Panel | ⇧⌘A |
| Toggle Backlinks Panel | ⇧⌘B |
Search 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Search Inside Current Note | ⌘F |
| Search Inside Note List | ⇧⌘F |
| Search and Replace in Note | ⌥⌘F |
File 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Export Selected Notes | ⇧⌘S |
| Import Notes | ⇧⌘O |
| Print Note | ⌘P |
Window 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Show Preferences | ⌘, |
| Enter Fullscreen | ⌃⌘F |
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A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Bear shortcuts for Mac — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every Bear shortcut?
- Bear has 40 keyboard shortcuts on macOS — the complete list is free to read on this page. The poster features the most essential ones, curated to stay readable on a wall.
- Can I print it at home?
- Yes. The digital download is a high-resolution 300 DPI file you can print at home or at any print shop, in standard frame sizes.
- Does it cover both Mac and Windows?
- We sell a separate edition per platform so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the macOS edition.
- Is this an official Bear product?
- No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Bear. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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