Master The Medium Editor

All the keyboard shortcuts you need to know to format like a pro.

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This guide will cover every shortcut you need to know to speed up your workflow; by using the following shortcuts you will be able to cut a lot of time spent looking for the right way to format your writing exactly how you want it.

Important notes: I will be using mac shortcuts, for windows just substitute the “Cmd” to “Ctrl” and the “Opt” to “Alt”. To undo a shortcut just do it again.

To add a kicker (above title) or subtitle (below title): Cmd+Opt+2.

Text formatting:

• Bold: Cmd+B.
• Italic: Cmd+I.
• Hyperlink your text: Cmd+K.

Headings:

Large Heading: Cmd+Opt+1

Small heading: Cmd+Opt+2

Quotes:

Regular quote: Cmd+Opt+5.

Super quote: Cmd+Opt+5 (press 5 twice).

Lists:

• Bullet list, like this one: type a dash, “-”, hit space, and start writing.

1. Number list: type “1.”, hit space, and start writing.