Keyboard Shortcuts

Use shortcuts to glide through your capture process on macOS

Keyboard shortcuts in Cleft allow you to navigate and use the app more efficiently on macOS. By memorizing these shortcuts, you can speed up your note-taking process and access various features quickly.

How to use keyboard shortcuts

1. Open Cleft on your macOS device.

2. Use the combinations listed below to perform specific actions.

3. Practice using these shortcuts regularly to build muscle memory.

Available shortcuts

Creating and Recording Notes

Action	Shortcut
New voice note	⌘ + N
Pause/resume voice note	Spacebar
Add to note with voice	⌘ + ⌥ + A
Finish voice note	⏎
Cancel note	Esc
Start silent mode	⌘ + T
Finish silent thought	⌘ + ⏎

Editing and Managing Notes

Action	Shortcut
Undo	⌘ + Z
Copy	⌘ + C
Paste	⌘ + V
Bold text	⌘ + B
Italicize text	⌘ + I
Insert link	⌘ + K
Select multiple notes	⌘ + Click

Navigating and Searching

Action	Shortcut
Search	⌘ + S
Find & Replace (in write view only)	⌘ + F
Refresh app	⌘ + R

App Settings and Windows

Action	Shortcut
Open Settings	⌘ + ,
Open Custom Instructions	⌘ + .
Close window	⌘ + W
Hide Cleft	⌘ + H
Minimize Cleft	⌘ + M
Quit Cleft	⌘ + Q

Tips for using keyboard shortcuts

• Start by learning the shortcuts for actions you perform most frequently.

• Use the search shortcut (⌘ + S) to quickly find specific notes.

• Combine shortcuts like ⌘ + N to create a new note and ⌘ + ⌥ + A to add to it with voice for seamless note-taking.

• Practice using shortcuts regularly to build muscle memory and increase your efficiency.

These shortcuts are currently available for macOS users. We're working on bringing similar functionality to iOS and iPadOS in future updates.

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By mastering these keyboard shortcuts, you can significantly enhance your productivity and streamline your note-taking process in Cleft.