13 Substack Editor Keyboard Shortcuts

PratikLast Updated: November 11, 2025

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Learn Substack Editor Shortcuts for Windows

Most Used Substack Editor Shortcuts

Action	Substack Shortcuts
Create a bulleted list	* then –
Create a numbered list	1 then . then Spacebar
Create an H1 heading	# then Spacebar
Create an H2 heading	# then # then Spacebar
Create an H3 heading	# then # then # then Spacebar
Create a quote block	> then Spacebar
Insert new paragraph	Enter
Create a line break within a paragraph	Shift + Enter
(type three hyphens in a row) Create a divider	– then – then –
Bold text	Ctrl + B
Italicize text	Ctrl + I
Strikethrough	Ctrl + Shift + X
Create a link	Ctrl + K

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PratikLast Updated: November 11, 2025

390 1 minute read

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Pratik is the founder of Tutorial Tactic and a productivity tools specialist with 15 years of hands-on experience in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and software automation. He has published over 1,500 guides on keyboard shortcuts, software commands, how-to tutorials and workflow optimization, helping readers across the US and India work faster with the tools they use every day. Tutorial Tactic was founded in 2021 with one goal: cut through the noise and give readers exactly what they need fast, verified, and beginner-friendly.