# Hashnode's editor keyboard shortcuts

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## Neptune

Neptune editor is a [WYSIWYGeditor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WYSIWYG) that offers a number of commands for text formatting, embedding (widget, third-party code service, and social media), and an AI writing assistance to improve your writing experience.

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### **While typing:**

* Enter `**` on both sides of your text to **bold.**
    
* Enter `*` on both sides of your text to *italicize*.
    
* Enter `` ` `` on both sides of your text to create an `inline code`.
    

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### **At the beginning of a block line**

Use any of these shortcuts at the beginning of a new line or existing content:

* Enter `*`, `-`, or `+` followed by `space` to create a bulleted or unordered list.
    
* Enter `1.`, `a.`, or `i.` followed by `space` to create a numbered or ordered list.
    
* Enter `#` followed by `space` to create an H1 heading.
    
* Enter `##` followed by `space` to create an H2 sub-heading.
    
* Enter `###` followed by `space` to create an H3 sub-heading.
    
* Enter `####` followed by `space` to create an H4 sub-heading.
    
* Enter `>` followed by `space` to create a quote block.
    
* Enter `---` to create a divider. The last `-` will trigger the divider.
    

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### **Two Keys Shortcuts**

Try the following before writing a text or on a selected text:

* Press `cmd/ctrl` + `B` to make the text **bold.**
    
* Press `cmd/ctrl` + `I` to make the text *italic.*
    
* Select the text and press `cmd/ctrl` + `K` to create a [hyperlink](https://hn.new/), or paste a link on a highlighted word or sentence.
    
* Press `cmd/ctrl` + `E` to create an `inline` code.
    
* Press `cmd/ctrl` + `tab` to exit a list or nested list.
    
* Press `shift` + `up/down arrow keys` to highlight multiple lines of content.
    

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### **The @ Mention Command**

Enter the `@` symbol using `shift` + `2` to tag an Hashnode user and they'll be notified. This is useful in giving a shout-out to someone within your article. Their embedded name will lead to their profile on Hashnode.

**Hint 💡**: Press the `ESC` key to dismiss the @-user menu if you simply want to type @ within your article.

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### **Focus Mode**

Press `cmd/ctrl` + `Shift` + `I` to toggle focus mode in the editor. For more information on editor focus mode, please refer to [this official guide](https://support.hashnode.com/en/articles/7213717-editor-focus-mode).

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## Considerations

For more info on Neptune's shorcuts, follow this [official article](https://support.hashnode.com/en/articles/6877441-neptune-keyboard-shortcuts).

For more info on basic commands, follow this [official article.](https://support.hashnode.com/en/articles/6780453-neptune-editor-basics-and-commands)

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