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Milanote is a visual note and moodboard tool that lets creatives organize ideas, images, and links on flexible boards. Its shortcuts make adding notes, arranging cards, and navigating boards quicker, supporting an open, brainstorming-style workflow.

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All Milanote keyboard shortcuts (Windows)

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Esc
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
`
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
-
=
⌫ Back
Tab
Q
W
E
R
T
Y
U
I
O
P
[
]
\
Caps
A
S
D
F
G
H
J
K
L
;
'
Enter ⏎
Shift
Z
X
C
V
B
N
M
,
.
/
Shift
Ctrl
Win
Alt
Space
Alt
Win
Menu
Ctrl
↑
←
↓
→

+ 2 more controls in the table below

35 shortcuts

Formatting 12

Action Shortcut
Bold CtrlB
Italic CtrlI
Underline CtrlU
Bullet list CtrlShiftU
Numbered list CtrlShiftO
Insert link CtrlK
Large heading CtrlShift1
Normal heading CtrlShift2
Strike-through CtrlShiftX
Highlight CtrlJ
Indent Tab
Un-indent ShiftTab

Editing 5

Action Shortcut
Undo CtrlZ
Copy CtrlC
Paste CtrlV
Cut CtrlX
Deselect / Stop editing Esc

Navigation 5

Action Shortcut
Search / recently viewed CtrlF
Zoom Z
Go back Ctrl[
Go forward Ctrl]
Go to parent board CtrlU

Arrange 4

Action Shortcut
Send object back CtrlShiftDOWN
Send object forward CtrlShiftUP
Nudge object RIGHT
Move object further ShiftRIGHT

Drawing 4

Action Shortcut
Start drawing ShiftD
Switch to pen D
Switch to selection V
Switch to eraser E

Adding 2

Action Shortcut
Add another note/board/column CtrlEnter
Select all CtrlA

Tables 2

Action Shortcut
Add table function =
Add table column/row AltRIGHT

Appearance 1

Action Shortcut
Toggle dark mode CtrlShiftD

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MILANOTEKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 351Ctrl ShiftLarge hea…2Ctrl ShiftNormal he…34567890QWESwitch to e…RTYUCtrlGo to pare…ICtrlItalicOCtrl ShiftNumbered…PACtrlSelect allSDCtrl ShiftToggle dar…FCtrlSearch / re…GHJCtrlHighlightKCtrlInsert linkLZCtrlUndoXCtrlCutCCtrlCopyVCtrlPasteBCtrlBoldNMMORE SHORTCUTSAdd another note/boa…CtrlEnterZoomZGo backCtrl[Go forwardCtrl]UnderlineCtrlUBullet listCtrlShiftUDeselect / Stop editingEscSend object backCtrlShiftDOWNSend object forwardCtrlShiftUPNudge objectRIGHTStrike-throughCtrlShiftXIndentTabUn-indentShiftTabStart drawingShiftDMove object furtherShiftRIGHTSwitch to penDSwitch to selectionVAdd table function=Add table column/rowAltRIGHTshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH MILANOTE · WINDOWS
NAVIGATIONSearch / recently viewedCtrlFZoomZGo backCtrl[Go forwardCtrl]Go to parent boardCtrlUARRANGESend object backCtrlShiftDOWNSend object forwardCtrlShiftUPNudge objectRIGHTMove object furtherShiftRIGHTTABLESAdd table function=Add table column/rowAltRIGHTEDITINGUndoCtrlZCopyCtrlCPasteCtrlVCutCtrlXDeselect / Stop editingEscAPPEARANCEToggle dark modeCtrlShiftDDRAWINGStart drawingShiftDSwitch to penDSwitch to selectionVSwitch to eraserEADDINGAdd another note/board/co…CtrlEnterSelect allCtrlAFORMATTINGBoldCtrlBItalicCtrlIUnderlineCtrlUBullet listCtrlShiftUNumbered listCtrlShiftOInsert linkCtrlKLarge headingCtrlShift1Normal headingCtrlShift2Strike-throughCtrlShiftXHighlightCtrlJIndentTabUn-indentShiftTabMilanoteKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 35BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH MILANOTE · WINDOWS
ADDING02Add another note/board/columnCtrlEnterSelect allCtrlANAVIGATION05Search / recently viewedCtrlFZoomZGo backCtrl[Go forwardCtrl]Go to parent boardCtrlUARRANGE04Send object backCtrlShiftDOWNSend object forwardCtrlShiftUPNudge objectRIGHTMove object furtherShiftRIGHTAPPEARANCE01Toggle dark modeCtrlShiftDTABLES02Add table function=Add table column/rowAltRIGHTEDITING05UndoCtrlZCopyCtrlCPasteCtrlVCutCtrlXDeselect / Stop editingEscFORMATTING12BoldCtrlBItalicCtrlIUnderlineCtrlUBullet listCtrlShiftUNumbered listCtrlShiftOInsert linkCtrlKLarge headingCtrlShift1Normal headingCtrlShift2Strike-throughCtrlShiftXHighlightCtrlJIndentTabUn-indentShiftTabDRAWING04Start drawingShiftDSwitch to penDSwitch to selectionVSwitch to eraserEMilanoteKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 35BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH MILANOTE · WINDOWS
MILANOTE · KEYBOARD SHORTCUTSWindows · 8 SETS · No.01MILANOTETOTAL35SHORTCUTSFOR WINDOWS · SHIPPED COMBOSSETSEDITING05ADDING02NAVIGATION05FORMATTING12ARRANGE04APPEARANCE01DRAWING04TABLES02REF. EDITION · JAN 2026shortcutposters.comUndoCtrlZCopyCtrlCPasteCtrlVCutCtrlXDeselect / Stop editingEscAdd another note/board/columnCtrlEnterSelect allCtrlASearch / recently viewedCtrlFZoomZGo backCtrl[Go forwardCtrl]Go to parent boardCtrlUBoldCtrlBItalicCtrlIUnderlineCtrlUBullet listCtrlShiftUNumbered listCtrlShiftOInsert linkCtrlKLarge headingCtrlShift1Normal headingCtrlShift2Strike-throughCtrlShiftXHighlightCtrlJIndentTabUn-indentShiftTabSend object backCtrlShiftDOWNSend object forwardCtrlShiftUPNudge objectRIGHTMove object furtherShiftRIGHTToggle dark modeCtrlShiftDStart drawingShiftDSwitch to penDSwitch to selectionVSwitch to eraserEAdd table function=Add table column/rowAltRIGHT

Windows edition · 35 shortcuts

A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Milanote shortcuts for Windows — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.

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Free PNG is web-resolution & watermarked.

Customise this poster Pick the shortcuts, restyle the colours — download free. Get the framed-quality print Full 300 DPI, print-ready — at home or shipped to your door.

Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every Milanote shortcut?
Milanote has 35 keyboard shortcuts on Windows — 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 Windows edition.
Is this an official Milanote product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Milanote. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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