Bear Note HotKeys
Bear Note is a popular note-taking application known for its elegant design and focus on writing. To enhance productivity, Bear offers a wide range of keyboard shortcuts.
Bear Note Windows Shortcut Keys
Unfortunately, Bear Note is primarily designed for macOS and iOS. There is no official Windows version. Therefore, there are no native Windows shortcut keys. If you are using Bear Note on Windows through a virtual machine or other compatibility layer, the macOS shortcuts below may apply with some modifications depending on the environment.
Bear Note MacOS Shortcut Keys
Text Styles
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Option
Cmd
1-6 |
Headings |
Option
Cmd
S |
Line separator |
Cmd
B |
Bold |
Cmd
I |
Italic |
Cmd
U |
Underline |
Shift
Cmd
E |
Strikethrough |
Cmd
K |
Link |
Cmd
L |
Unordered list |
Shift
Cmd
L |
Ordered list |
Shift
Cmd
U |
Quote |
Cmd
T |
Todo |
Option
Cmd
C |
Inline code |
Ctrl
Option
C |
Code block |
Shift
Cmd
M |
Marker/Highlighter |
Shift
Cmd
V |
Insert file |
Todos
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Shift
Cmd
T |
Toggle Todo |
Option
Cmd
T |
Mark Todo as completed |
Ctrl
Cmd
T |
Mark Todo as incomplete |
Structure
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Cmd
] |
Shift line right |
Cmd
[ |
Shift line left |
Cmd
Option
Up |
Move line up |
Cmd
Option
Down |
Move line down |
Lists
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Tab |
Shift the list element right |
Shift
Tab |
Shift the list element left |
Shift
Enter |
End the list |
Dates
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Shift
Cmd
7 |
Long Form Date with time (11 Jul 2017, 10:43) |
Shift
Cmd
8 |
Long Form Date (11 Jul 2017) |
Shift
Cmd
9 |
Short Form Date (11/07/2017) |
Shift
Cmd
0 |
Hours (11:43) |
Control
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Cmd
A |
Select all |
Cmd
Enter |
End editing |
Cmd
P |
Print note |
Zoom
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Cmd
+ |
Zoom in |
Cmd
- |
Zoom out |
Cmd
0 |
Actual size |
Navigation
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Cmd
N |
Create a new note |
Option
Cmd
N |
Create a new note in a new window |
Up/Down |
Move the selection in the note and tags list |
Left/Right |
Move the selection between the sidebar, the nost list, and the editor |
Enter |
Edit the selected note |
Option
Cmd
F |
Search in the current note list |
Cmd
Backspace |
Delete selected note |
Shift
Cmd
R |
Restore selected note |
Shift
Cmd
P |
Pin/unpin selected note |
Cmd
A |
Select all the notes in the list |
Shift
Cmd
Backspace |
Empty Trash |
Cmd
1 |
Select Notes in the sidebar |
Cmd
2 |
Select Untagged in the sidebar |
Cmd
3 |
Select ToDo in the sidebar |
Cmd
4 |
Select Today in the sidebar |
Cmd
5 |
Select Archive in the sidebar |
Cmd
6 |
Select Trash in the sidebar |
Option
Cmd
Left |
Navigate back in visualized notes history |
Option
Cmd
Right |
Navigate forward in visualized notes history |
Panels and search
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Shift
Cmd
I |
Toggle information panel |
Cmd
F |
Search inside the current note |
Option
Cmd
F |
Search and replace inside the current note |
Shift
Cmd
F |
Search inside the note list |
Saving and importing
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Shift
Cmd
S |
Export selected notes |
Shift
Cmd
O |
Import notes |
Window
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Ctrl
1 |
Show sidebar, note list and editor |
Ctrl
2 |
Show note list and editor |
Ctrl
3 |
Show editor only |
Cmd
, |
Show preferences |
Ctrl
Cmd
F |
Enter fullscreen |
Cmd
\ |
Open main window |
About Bear Note
Bear Note is a flexible and focused writing app for crafting notes, prose, code and sketches. It's designed for beautiful writing and a distraction-free experience.
Bear Note Official Information
- Official Website: https://bear.app/
- Download: Available on the Mac App Store and iOS App Store.
- Keyboard Shortcuts (macOS): https://bear.app/faq/mac-keyboard-shortcuts/
- Keyboard Shortcuts (iOS): https://bear.app/faq/ios-keyboard-shortcuts/
Bear Note Shortcut FAQs
-
Are there Windows shortcuts for Bear Note?
No, Bear Note is primarily for macOS and iOS. -
Where can I find the official list of shortcuts?
The official lists are available on the Bear website FAQ (linked above). -
Do the shortcuts change between Bear versions?
Some shortcuts may be updated in new versions. Always refer to the official documentation for the most
accurate information. -
How do I create a new note quickly?
UseCmd+N. -
How do I quickly format text as bold?
UseCmd+B. -
How do I insert a link?
UseCmd+K. -
How do I enter full-screen mode?
UseCtrl+Cmd+F. -
How do I search within Bear?
UseCmd+O. -
How to add footnote?
UseShift+Cmd+E.
Conclusion
Mastering these keyboard shortcuts can significantly improve your workflow in Bear Note, allowing you to focus more on writing and less on navigating menus. Remember to check the official Bear website for the most up-to-date list of shortcuts.