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Full keyboard shortcuts list
Last updated May 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Overlaps with the global shortcuts overview but goes deeper — this is Writing Studio-specific.
Note: exact keys vary by platform / Slima version. Inside the app, press
⌘/(Ctrl /) any time to bring up the "keyboard shortcuts" overlay and check what's currently bound.

Editor formatting (while typing)
| Mac | Win/Linux | Action |
|---|---|---|
⌘B |
Ctrl B |
Bold |
⌘I |
Ctrl I |
Italic |
⌘⌥1/2/3 |
Ctrl Alt 1/2/3 |
H1 / H2 / H3 |
⌘Z |
Ctrl Z |
Undo |
⌘⇧Z |
Ctrl Shift Z |
Redo |
Formatting keys are the editor's standard keys; exact combos may vary by version — hover a toolbar button to see its tooltip.
Files / tabs
| Mac | Win/Linux | Action |
|---|---|---|
⌘P |
Ctrl P |
Quick Open (fuzzy file search) |
⌘N |
Ctrl N |
New file (browser may intercept) |
F2 |
F2 |
Rename |
⌘W |
Ctrl W |
Close tab |
⌘⇧T |
Ctrl Shift T |
Reopen last-closed tab |
⌃⇥ |
Ctrl Tab |
Next tab |
⌃⇧⇥ |
Ctrl Shift Tab |
Previous tab |
Panels
| Mac | Win/Linux | Action |
|---|---|---|
⌘B |
Ctrl B |
Toggle sidebar (File explorer) |
⌘⇧E |
Ctrl Shift E |
Focus File explorer |
⌘⇧F |
Ctrl Shift F |
Open whole-book search |
⌘⇧G |
Ctrl Shift G |
Open Version Control (history) |
⌘⇧A |
Ctrl Shift A |
Toggle AI chat panel |
⌘⇧O |
Ctrl Shift O |
Toggle Outline (headings) panel |
Split editor
| Mac | Win/Linux | Action |
|---|---|---|
⌘\ |
Ctrl \ |
Split editor |
⌘1 |
Ctrl 1 |
Focus left pane |
⌘2 |
Ctrl 2 |
Focus right pane |
⌘⇧W |
Ctrl Shift W |
Close split pane |
Zen / interface / save
| Mac | Win/Linux | Action |
|---|---|---|
⌘D (or F11) |
Ctrl D (or F11) |
Toggle Zen Mode |
⌘G |
Ctrl G |
Jump to chapter (in Zen Mode) |
⌘⇧L |
Ctrl Shift L |
Toggle dark / light theme |
⌘S |
Ctrl S |
Save now (already auto-saving in the background) |
⌘/ |
Ctrl / |
Open the "keyboard shortcuts" overlay |
Bring up the shortcuts overlay in-app
Press ⌘/ (Ctrl /) to open the "keyboard shortcuts" overlay — the full cheat sheet, on demand.
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