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

Creating and Recording Notes

ActionShortcut
New voice note⌘ + N
Pause/resume voice noteSpacebar
Add to note with voice⌘ + ⌥ + A
Finish voice note
Cancel noteEsc
Start silent mode⌘ + T
Finish silent thought⌘ + ⏎

Editing and Managing Notes

ActionShortcut
Undo⌘ + Z
Copy⌘ + C
Paste⌘ + V
Bold text⌘ + B
Italicize text⌘ + I
Insert link⌘ + K
Select multiple notes⌘ + Click
ActionShortcut
Search⌘ + S
Find & Replace (in write view only)⌘ + F
Refresh app⌘ + R

App Settings and Windows

ActionShortcut
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.
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