Bear Note HotKey Cheatsheet

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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

ShortcutAction
OptionCmd1-6Headings
OptionCmdSLine separator
CmdBBold
CmdIItalic
CmdUUnderline
ShiftCmdEStrikethrough
CmdKLink
CmdLUnordered list
ShiftCmdLOrdered list
ShiftCmdUQuote
CmdTTodo
OptionCmdCInline code
CtrlOptionCCode block
ShiftCmdMMarker/Highlighter
ShiftCmdVInsert file

Todos

ShortcutAction
ShiftCmdTToggle Todo
OptionCmdTMark Todo as completed
CtrlCmdTMark Todo as incomplete

Structure

ShortcutAction
Cmd]Shift line right
Cmd[Shift line left
CmdOptionUpMove line up
CmdOptionDownMove line down

Lists

ShortcutAction
TabShift the list element right
ShiftTabShift the list element left
ShiftEnterEnd the list

Dates

ShortcutAction
ShiftCmd7Long Form Date with time (11 Jul 2017, 10:43)
ShiftCmd8Long Form Date (11 Jul 2017)
ShiftCmd9Short Form Date (11/07/2017)
ShiftCmd0Hours (11:43)

Control

ShortcutAction
CmdASelect all
CmdEnterEnd editing
CmdPPrint note

Zoom

ShortcutAction
Cmd+Zoom in
Cmd-Zoom out
Cmd0Actual size

Navigation

ShortcutAction
CmdNCreate a new note
OptionCmdNCreate a new note in a new window
Up/DownMove the selection in the note and tags list
Left/RightMove the selection between the sidebar, the nost list, and the editor
EnterEdit the selected note
OptionCmdFSearch in the current note list
CmdBackspaceDelete selected note
ShiftCmdRRestore selected note
ShiftCmdPPin/unpin selected note
CmdASelect all the notes in the list
ShiftCmdBackspaceEmpty Trash
Cmd1Select Notes in the sidebar
Cmd2Select Untagged in the sidebar
Cmd3Select ToDo in the sidebar
Cmd4Select Today in the sidebar
Cmd5Select Archive in the sidebar
Cmd6Select Trash in the sidebar
OptionCmdLeftNavigate back in visualized notes history
OptionCmdRightNavigate forward in visualized notes history

Panels and search

ShortcutAction
ShiftCmdIToggle information panel
CmdFSearch inside the current note
OptionCmdFSearch and replace inside the current note
ShiftCmdFSearch inside the note list

Saving and importing

ShortcutAction
ShiftCmdSExport selected notes
ShiftCmdOImport notes

Window

ShortcutAction
Ctrl1Show sidebar, note list and editor
Ctrl2Show note list and editor
Ctrl3Show editor only
Cmd,Show preferences
CtrlCmdFEnter fullscreen
Cmd\Open main window

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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

Bear Note Shortcut FAQs

  1. Are there Windows shortcuts for Bear Note?
    No, Bear Note is primarily for macOS and iOS.

  2. Where can I find the official list of shortcuts?
    The official lists are available on the Bear website FAQ (linked above).

  3. 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.

  4. How do I create a new note quickly?
    Use Cmd + N.

  5. How do I quickly format text as bold?
    Use Cmd + B.

  6. How do I insert a link?
    Use Cmd + K.

  7. How do I enter full-screen mode?
    Use Ctrl + Cmd + F.

  8. How do I search within Bear?
    Use Cmd + O.

  9. How to add footnote?
    Use Shift + 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.

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