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Quick Reference

Press Cmd/Ctrl + / anytime to see all available shortcuts.
Use Cmd on macOS and Ctrl on Windows/Linux. Most shortcuts work across all platforms.

Essential Shortcuts

Learn these 10 shortcuts first for maximum productivity:

New Chat

Cmd/Ctrl + NStart a fresh conversation instantly

Quick Search

Cmd/Ctrl + KSearch everything - chats, files, commands

Toggle Sidebar

Cmd/Ctrl + BShow/hide the left navigation sidebar

Send Message

Enter or Cmd/Ctrl + EnterSend your message in chat

New Line

Shift + EnterAdd line break without sending

Switch Model

Cmd/Ctrl + MOpen model selector

Find in Chat

Cmd/Ctrl + FSearch within current conversation

Edit Last Message

(Up Arrow)Edit your most recent message

Settings

Cmd/Ctrl + ,Open settings panel

Show Shortcuts

Cmd/Ctrl + /Display all keyboard shortcuts
ShortcutAction
Cmd/Ctrl + NNew chat
Cmd/Ctrl + KQuick search / Command palette
Cmd/Ctrl + BToggle sidebar
Cmd/Ctrl + ,Open settings
Cmd/Ctrl + /Show all shortcuts
EscClose dialog/cancel action

Chat Navigation

ShortcutAction
Cmd/Ctrl + ↑Previous message
Cmd/Ctrl + ↓Next message
Cmd/Ctrl + HomeScroll to top of chat
Cmd/Ctrl + EndScroll to bottom of chat
Edit last message (when input is empty)
Navigate forward in history
ShortcutAction
Cmd/Ctrl + 1Go to Home
Cmd/Ctrl + 2Go to Recent Chats
Cmd/Ctrl + 3Go to Starred
Cmd/Ctrl + 4Go to Projects
Cmd/Ctrl + 5Go to Integrations

Chat Input Shortcuts

Composing Messages

ShortcutAction
EnterSend message (default)
Cmd/Ctrl + EnterSend message (alternate)
Shift + EnterNew line in message
Cmd/Ctrl + ASelect all text in input
Cmd/Ctrl + ZUndo
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + ZRedo
EscCancel message composition
You can change send behavior in Settings > Preferences. Choose whether Enter sends or adds a new line.

Text Formatting

ShortcutAction
Cmd/Ctrl + BBold text (in markdown)
Cmd/Ctrl + IItalic text (in markdown)
Cmd/Ctrl + UUnderline text
Cmd/Ctrl + KInsert link
Cmd/Ctrl + `Inline code

File Operations

ShortcutAction
Cmd/Ctrl + VPaste (includes images)
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + VPaste plain text
Cmd/Ctrl + OOpen file picker
Drag & DropUpload files

Message Actions

Interacting with Messages

ShortcutAction
Cmd/Ctrl + CCopy selected text
Cmd/Ctrl + ASelect all in message
Double-clickSelect word
Triple-clickSelect paragraph
Cmd/Ctrl + FFind in conversation

Message Management

ShortcutAction
EEdit message (when hovering)
RRegenerate response
CCopy message
DeleteDelete message (with confirmation)
SStar conversation

Canvas Shortcuts

Canvas Navigation

ShortcutAction
Cmd/Ctrl + Alt + COpen Canvas
Cmd/Ctrl + WClose Canvas
Cmd/Ctrl + SSave Canvas (auto-saves anyway)
Cmd/Ctrl + PPreview Canvas
EscExit Canvas mode

Canvas Editing

ShortcutAction
Cmd/Ctrl + ZUndo
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + ZRedo
Cmd/Ctrl + XCut
Cmd/Ctrl + CCopy
Cmd/Ctrl + VPaste
Cmd/Ctrl + ASelect all
Cmd/Ctrl + FFind in Canvas
Cmd/Ctrl + HFind and replace

Canvas Formatting

ShortcutAction
Cmd/Ctrl + BBold
Cmd/Ctrl + IItalic
Cmd/Ctrl + UUnderline
Cmd/Ctrl + KInsert link
Cmd/Ctrl + LInsert link (alternate)
Cmd/Ctrl + Alt + IAI assistance menu
Cmd/Ctrl + `Code block

Code Canvas Specific

ShortcutAction
TabIndent / Autocomplete
Shift + TabOutdent
Cmd/Ctrl + /Toggle comment
Cmd/Ctrl + ]Indent line
Cmd/Ctrl + [Outdent line
Cmd/Ctrl + DDuplicate line
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + KDelete line
Alt + ↑/↓Move line up/down

Model & Tool Shortcuts

Model Selection

ShortcutAction
Cmd/Ctrl + MOpen model selector
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + MSwitch to favorite model
Number keys (1-9)Select model (when selector open)
EscClose model selector

Tool Toggles

ShortcutAction
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + WToggle Web Search
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + CToggle Canvas mode
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + IToggle Code Interpreter
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + MToggle Memory
Tool shortcuts may vary based on your current context and enabled features.

Project & Workspace Shortcuts

Project Management

ShortcutAction
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + NNew project
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + OOpen project
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + SShare current project
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + PProject settings

Team Collaboration

ShortcutAction
@Mention team member
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + EShare conversation
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + IInvite member

Search & Command Palette

Quick Search (Cmd/Ctrl + K)

When you press Cmd/Ctrl + K, you open the powerful command palette: Search capabilities:
  • 🔍 Search all conversations
  • 📁 Find projects
  • 📄 Locate files
  • ⚡ Execute commands
  • 🎯 Jump to settings
Search operators:
in:project-name        Search within specific project
from:model-name        Find chats using specific model
after:2024-01-01       Chats after date
before:2024-12-31      Chats before date
has:file               Chats with file uploads
is:starred             Only starred conversations
Example searches:
in:work-project authentication
from:gpt-4 typescript examples
has:file after:2024-01-01

Settings Shortcuts

Quick Settings Access

ShortcutAction
Cmd/Ctrl + ,General settings
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + ,Account settings
Cmd/Ctrl + Alt + ,Advanced settings

Within Settings

ShortcutAction
TabNext field
Shift + TabPrevious field
EnterSave/Apply
EscClose settings
Cmd/Ctrl + FSearch settings

Browser-Specific Shortcuts

Standard Browser Controls

These work in ZeroTwo as they do in your browser:
ShortcutAction
Cmd/Ctrl + RRefresh page
Cmd/Ctrl + TNew tab
Cmd/Ctrl + WClose tab
Cmd/Ctrl + +Zoom in
Cmd/Ctrl + -Zoom out
Cmd/Ctrl + 0Reset zoom
F5Refresh
F11Full screen

Accessibility Shortcuts

Screen Reader Support

ShortcutAction
TabNavigate between elements
Shift + TabNavigate backwards
EnterActivate element
SpaceToggle checkbox/button
EscExit modal/dialog
ShortcutAction
HNext heading
Shift + HPrevious heading
KNext link
Shift + KPrevious link
BNext button
Shift + BPrevious button

Custom Shortcuts (Pro)

Pro and Team users can customize shortcuts:
1

Open Settings

Go to Settings > Keyboard Shortcuts
2

Find Action

Search for the action you want to customize
3

Record New Shortcut

Click on the shortcut field and press your desired key combination
4

Save Changes

Click Save to apply your custom shortcuts
Avoid conflicts with browser or system shortcuts. ZeroTwo will warn you if there’s a conflict.

Platform-Specific Notes

macOS

  • Use Cmd instead of Ctrl for most shortcuts
  • Option key for alternate actions
  • Three-finger swipe for navigation (trackpad)

Windows/Linux

  • Use Ctrl for most shortcuts
  • Alt key for alternate actions
  • Some shortcuts may vary by Linux distribution

Web vs Desktop

Web version:
  • Full keyboard support
  • Some browser shortcuts may override
  • Works in all modern browsers
Desktop app (coming soon):
  • System-level shortcuts
  • Better integration
  • Offline capabilities

Tips for Learning Shortcuts

Learn these 5 first:
  1. Cmd/Ctrl + N - New chat
  2. Cmd/Ctrl + K - Search
  3. Cmd/Ctrl + B - Toggle sidebar
  4. Enter - Send message
  5. Shift + Enter - New line
Master these before moving to advanced shortcuts.
Cmd/Ctrl + K gives you access to everything:
  • Type to search for any action
  • See shortcuts listed next to actions
  • Execute without memorizing
Great for discovering new shortcuts!
In Settings > Preferences:
  • Enable “Show keyboard shortcuts in tooltips”
  • Hover over buttons to see shortcuts
  • Learn as you explore the interface
Build muscle memory:
  • Use shortcuts instead of clicking
  • Start with one new shortcut per day
  • Create a personal cheat sheet
  • Review this guide weekly

Printable Cheat Sheet

Download PDF

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Troubleshooting

Common issues:
  • Browser extension conflict
  • System shortcut override
  • Different keyboard layout
  • Caps Lock enabled
Solutions:
  • Try in incognito mode
  • Check system keyboard settings
  • Verify keyboard language
  • Disable conflicting extensions
Causes:
  • Similar shortcut combination
  • Browser default behavior
  • Context-specific shortcut
Fix:
  • Check the shortcut help (Cmd/Ctrl + /)
  • Verify you’re in correct context
  • Customize if needed (Pro feature)
Learning aids:
  • Keep this page bookmarked
  • Enable tooltip hints in settings
  • Use command palette (Cmd/Ctrl + K)
  • Practice most-used ones first

Next Steps

Master these shortcuts and watch your productivity soar!