20 Zoho Notebook Keyboard Shortcuts
Zoho Notebook is a clean and simple note-taking app, but using it with a keyboard can make your workflow much faster. Instead of constantly clicking buttons to format text, search notes, or manage content, you can do most actions instantly with shortcut keys.
In this guide, I’m sharing the most useful Zoho Notebook keyboard shortcuts for Windows, including shortcuts for copy, paste, undo, redo, formatting, searching, and navigation. Whether you use Zoho Notebook for daily notes, study material, work tasks, or personal journaling these shortcuts will help you save time and stay focused.
Tip: Bookmark this page so you can quickly come back whenever you forget a shortcut.
Most Used Zoho Notebook Shortcuts (Quick List)
These are the most common shortcuts you’ll use in Zoho Notebook:
- Copy: Ctrl + C
- Paste: Ctrl + V
- Undo: Ctrl + Z
- Redo: Ctrl + Y
- Search / Find: Ctrl + F
- Select All: Ctrl + A
- Bold: Ctrl + B
- Italic: Ctrl + I
- Underline: Ctrl + U
- Print: Ctrl + P
Zoho Notebook Shortcuts for Editing
These shortcuts help you edit notes quickly without touching the mouse. If you write daily notes, meeting points, or study material, these are the shortcuts you’ll use the most.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Print note/file | Ctrl + P |
| Undo last action | Ctrl + Z |
| Redo last action | Ctrl + Y |
| Cut | Ctrl + X |
| Copy | Ctrl + C |
| Paste | Ctrl + V |
| Select all | Ctrl + A |
| Find/Search | Ctrl + F |
Zoho Notebook Text Formatting Shortcuts
Formatting shortcuts make your notes clean and readable. You can highlight headings, important lines, and keywords instantly using these keys.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Bold text | Ctrl + B |
| Italic text | Ctrl + I |
| Underline text | Ctrl + U |
Zoho Notebook Navigation Shortcuts (Move Around Faster)
Navigation shortcuts help you move between text, lines, and items smoothly. This is especially helpful when you’re working on long notes.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move selection up | Up Arrow Key |
| Move selection down | Down Arrow Key |
| Move selection left | Left Arrow Key |
| Move selection right | Right Arrow Key |
Zoho Notebook Zoom Shortcuts
Zoom shortcuts make your notes easier to read on different screen sizes. If your text feels too small or too large, these shortcuts help instantly.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Zoom 100% | Ctrl + 0 |
| Zoom in | Ctrl + Shift + = |
Zoho Notebook Shortcuts That Are NOT Working (Common Reasons)
Sometimes Zoho Notebook shortcuts don’t work because the shortcut is being used by your browser, your keyboard settings are different, or your cursor isn’t active inside the note editor. Use these quick checks to fix it fast.
1. Click inside the note editor first
This is the #1 reason. If you’re clicked on the sidebar, notebook list, or outside the note area, shortcuts like Ctrl + B / Ctrl + F / Ctrl + A may not apply.
Fix: Click inside the note text area, then try the shortcut again.
2. Your browser may be “stealing” the shortcut
Some shortcuts are reserved by browsers (and they can override web apps). Examples:
- Ctrl + F usually opens browser “Find on page”
- Ctrl + P opens browser print dialog
- Ctrl + 0 resets browser zoom
Fix:
- Try the same shortcut again while your cursor is inside the note editor
- If it still doesn’t work, test Zoho Notebook in another browser (Chrome / Edge / Firefox)
3. Keyboard layout / language settings can change keys
If you use a non-US keyboard layout, some symbols (like =) behave differently.
Example: Ctrl + Shift + = (zoom in) may not work if = is on a different key.
Fix:
- Switch keyboard layout to English (US) temporarily
- Or use browser zoom buttons if zoom shortcut doesn’t respond
4. Extensions can break shortcuts
Ad blockers, productivity extensions, shortcut managers, and “reader mode” extensions can interfere.
Fix:
- Try Incognito/Private mode
- Disable extensions one by one and test again
5. Shortcuts can differ between Web app vs Desktop/Mobile
Zoho Notebook on the web may behave differently from the desktop or mobile app. Mobile apps usually don’t support full keyboard shortcuts unless you use an external keyboard.
Fix:
- Use Zoho Notebook Web for best keyboard shortcut support
- If on mobile, connect a keyboard or use in-app options
6. Refresh + sign out/in (quick reset)
Sometimes the editor gets stuck (especially after long sessions).
Fix:
- Refresh the page
- If needed, sign out and sign back in
FAQs About Zoho Notebook Keyboard Shortcuts
Yes. Zoho Notebook supports common keyboard shortcuts such as copy, paste, undo, redo, select all, and search. These shortcuts help you edit and format notes faster, especially when you work on long notes.
The most common shortcut for search/find is Ctrl + F. It helps you quickly locate a specific word or sentence inside your note.
The most used shortcuts are Ctrl + C (Copy), Ctrl + V (Paste), Ctrl + Z (Undo), Ctrl + Y (Redo), Ctrl + F (Find), and Ctrl + B (Bold). These cover everyday note editing and formatting.
Yes, many Zoho Notebook shortcuts work on Mac too, but most keys are replaced with Command (⌘) instead of Ctrl. Example: Cmd + C for copy and Cmd + V for paste.
Zoho Notebook is already a simple and smooth note-taking app, but using keyboard shortcuts makes it even faster. Once you start using shortcuts like Ctrl + C, Ctrl + V, Ctrl + Z, and Ctrl + F, you’ll notice a big difference in how quickly you can write, edit, and organize your notes.
If you found this shortcut list helpful, bookmark this page so you can revisit it anytime. And if you want, I can also create a downloadable Zoho Notebook shortcuts PDF version for quick access.
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