EditPad Keyboard Shortcuts: Complete List for Windows (+ Free PDF)
EditPad keyboard shortcuts let you copy, cut, paste, select, and navigate text without ever reaching for the mouse. EditPad is a lightweight Windows text editor from Just Great Software, available as EditPad Lite (free) and EditPad Pro (paid), with a tabbed interface and deep customization. This guide lists every important EditPad shortcut, organized by category, and verified against the official EditPad manual. You can also download the full list as a free PDF.
What Is EditPad? (Lite vs Pro vs Online)
EditPad comes in more than one form, and the shortcut set differs slightly between them:
- EditPad Lite – the free version for basic everyday text editing on Windows.
- EditPad Pro – the paid version with regex search, macros, syntax coloring, and code-folding for programmers.
- EditPad Classic – the older legacy edition.
- EditPad Online (editpad.org) – a separate free browser-based notepad. It is not the same product and relies mostly on standard browser editing shortcuts (Ctrl + C, Ctrl + V, Ctrl + Z), not the full desktop list below.
The shortcuts in this guide apply to the EditPad desktop editor for Windows (Lite and Pro). Where a shortcut is Pro-only, it’s noted.
Most-Used EditPad Shortcuts
These are the shortcuts you’ll reach for every day.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Copy | Ctrl + C |
| Cut | Ctrl + X |
| Paste | Ctrl + V |
| Undo | Ctrl + Z |
| Redo | Ctrl + Y |
| Select all | Ctrl + A |
| Duplicate block | Ctrl + D |
| Delete line | Ctrl + Alt + Y |
| Toggle insert / overwrite mode | Insert |
| Go to previous editing position | Shift + F5 |
Clipboard Shortcuts
EditPad goes beyond basic copy and paste with append and swap commands that are genuinely useful for collecting text from multiple places.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Cut | Ctrl + X |
| Cut Append (add to clipboard) | Shift + Ctrl + X |
| Copy | Ctrl + C |
| Copy Append (add to clipboard) | Shift + Ctrl + C |
| Paste | Ctrl + V |
| Swap with Clipboard | Shift + Ctrl + V |
| Cut (alternative) | Shift + Delete |
| Copy (alternative) | Ctrl + Insert |
| Paste (alternative) | Shift + Insert |
Text Selection Shortcuts
EditPad uses a “block” model for selections, with dedicated commands to begin, end, and expand a selection.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select all | Ctrl + A |
| Begin selection | Shift + Ctrl + B |
| End selection | Shift + Ctrl + E |
| Expand selection | Shift + Ctrl + D |
| Go to beginning of block | Ctrl + Alt + B |
| Go to end of block | Ctrl + Alt + E |
| Extend selection with cursor | Shift + any navigation key |
| Rectangular (column) selection | Alt + Shift + navigation key |
| Select to start of document | Shift + Ctrl + Home |
| Select to end of document | Shift + Ctrl + End |
Cursor & Navigation Shortcuts
Move around large files instantly without scrolling.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Jump to next word / end of line | Ctrl + Right Arrow |
| Jump to previous word / start of line | Ctrl + Left Arrow |
| Scroll one line / jump paragraph | Ctrl + Up or Down Arrow |
| Go to previous/next occurrence of word under cursor | Ctrl + Alt + Up or Down |
| Move up one screen | Page Up |
| Move down one screen | Page Down |
| Scroll one screen up | Ctrl + Page Up |
| Scroll one screen down | Ctrl + Page Down |
| Beginning of line | Home |
| End of line | End |
| Start of entire document | Ctrl + Home |
| End of entire document | Ctrl + End |
| Go to matching bracket | Ctrl + ] |
| Go to unmatched bracket | Shift + Ctrl + [ |
| Select between matching brackets | Ctrl + [ |
Line & Text Editing Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Insert line break | Enter (or Shift + Enter) |
| Insert page break | Ctrl + Enter |
| Delete character to the right | Delete |
| Delete to end of current word | Ctrl + Delete |
| Delete to end of line | Shift + Ctrl + Delete |
| Delete character to the left | Backspace |
| Delete to start of current word | Ctrl + Backspace |
| Delete to start of line | Shift + Ctrl + Backspace |
| Undo (alternative) | Alt + Backspace |
| Redo (alternative) | Alt + Shift + Backspace |
| Indent selection | Tab |
| Unindent (outdent) selection | Shift + Tab |
| Duplicate block | Ctrl + D |
| Move block | Ctrl + M |
| Delete line | Ctrl + Alt + Y |
| Duplicate line | Shift + Ctrl + Alt + Y |
| Insert matching bracket | Shift + Ctrl + ] |
| Toggle comment (Pro only) | Ctrl + / |
How to Customize EditPad Shortcuts
One of EditPad’s best features is that nearly every menu shortcut can be reassigned. Here’s how:
- Open Options → Preferences.
- Select the Keyboard tab.
- Choose the menu item you want to change from the list.
- Click the “shortcut key” box and press your desired key combination.
- If the combo is already in use, EditPad shows the conflict under “conflicts with.”
- Click OK to apply.
To remove a shortcut, click the “shortcut key” box and press Delete or Backspace. EditPad Pro even supports two-key shortcuts (press one combo, then another) for when you run out of single combinations. Note that only menu-based shortcuts are editable core editing shortcuts (like the cursor keys) are fixed.
EditPad Shortcuts PDF
Want a printable cheat sheet to keep on your desk? Download the complete EditPad keyboard shortcuts list as a free PDF.
⬇ Download EditPad Shortcuts PDF
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the shortcut to copy in EditPad?
The copy shortcut in EditPad is Ctrl + C. You can also use Ctrl + Insert as an alternative. To add to the existing clipboard contents instead of replacing them, use Copy Append (Shift + Ctrl + C).
Can you customize keyboard shortcuts in EditPad?
Yes. Any shortcut tied to a menu item can be changed under Options → Preferences → Keyboard. Core editing shortcuts that aren’t menu items cannot be changed. EditPad Pro also supports two-key shortcuts.
Does EditPad Online have keyboard shortcuts?
EditPad Online (editpad.org) is a browser-based notepad and mainly uses standard browser shortcuts like Ctrl + C, Ctrl + V, and Ctrl + Z. It does not include the full desktop command set such as Copy Append or block selection.
Is EditPad the same as EditPad Pro?
They’re from the same company (Just Great Software). EditPad Lite is the free desktop version; EditPad Pro is the paid version with regex, macros, syntax highlighting, and extra shortcuts like Toggle Comment (Ctrl + /).
How do I delete a whole line in EditPad?
Press Ctrl + Alt + Y to delete the current line. To duplicate a line instead, press Shift + Ctrl + Alt + Y.
Conclusion
EditPad’s strength is that it stays lightweight while still giving you the keyboard power of a serious editor clipboard append, block selection, bracket navigation, and fully customizable menu shortcuts. Learn the dozen most-used combos first (copy, cut, paste, undo, select all, delete line), then layer in the navigation and selection shortcuts as they become second nature.
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