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Roam Research is a networked note-taking tool that links ideas through bidirectional references and a daily notes workflow. Its keyboard shortcuts make outlining, linking blocks, and navigating your graph fast, keeping your thinking connected.

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All Roam Research keyboard shortcuts (Windows)

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37 shortcuts

Blocks 15

Action Shortcut
New block Enter
Indent block Tab
Unindent block ShiftTab
Move block up AltShiftUP
Move block down AltShiftDOWN
Cycle TODO state CtrlEnter
New line within block ShiftEnter
Collapse block CtrlUP
Expand block CtrlDOWN
Copy block reference CtrlShiftC
Select block above ShiftUP
Select block below ShiftDOWN
Select all blocks on page CtrlShiftA
Select text in current block CtrlA
Open block search CtrlShift9

Formatting 8

Action Shortcut
Bold text CtrlB
Italic text CtrlI
Highlight text CtrlH
Create link CtrlK
Strikethrough text WinY
Heading 1 CtrlAlt1
Heading 2 CtrlAlt2
Heading 3 CtrlAlt3

Navigation 7

Action Shortcut
Find or create page CtrlU
Go to Daily Notes page AltD
Zoom into current block AltRIGHT
Zoom out to parent block AltLEFT
Follow link under cursor CtrlO
Go to next day (daily page) CtrlAltN
Go to previous day (daily page) CtrlAltP

Editing 4

Action Shortcut
Open quick commands menu /
Undo CtrlZ
Redo CtrlShiftZ
Toggle help popup AltShiftH

Sidebar 3

Action Shortcut
Open link in sidebar CtrlShiftO
Toggle left sidebar Ctrl\
Toggle right sidebar Ctrl/

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Windows edition · 37 shortcuts

A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Roam Research shortcuts for Windows — 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 Roam Research shortcut?
Roam Research has 37 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 Roam Research product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Roam Research. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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