Shortcuts
iA Writer for Windows provides a range of keyboard shortcuts to help you keep your hands on the keyboard and stay focused.
The majority of the available shortcuts are visible in the main menu.
These shortcuts can be roughly divided into the following categories:
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Caret Positioning
| Key Combo | Function |
|---|---|
| ← | Previous character |
| → | Next character |
| ↑ | Previous line |
| ↓ | Next line |
| Alt+↑ | Move line up |
| Alt+↓ | Move line down |
| Ctrl+← | Go to previous word |
| Ctrl+→ | Go to next word |
| Ctrl+↑ | Go to previous paragraph |
| Ctrl+↓ | Go to next paragraph |
Text Manipulation
| Key Combo | Function |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+C | Copy |
| Ctrl+Shift+C | Copy HTML |
| Ctrl+X | Cut |
| Ctrl+V | Paste |
| Ctrl+A | Select all |
| Ctrl+Z | Undo |
| Ctrl+B | Bold |
| Ctrl+I | Italic |
| Ctrl+K | Insert link |
| Ctrl+[1-6] | H1 through H6 |
| Tab | Insert tab |
| Shift+Enter | Add two spaces and a newline ( |
| Ctrl+Backspace | Delete word to the left of cursor |
User Interface Control
| Key Combo | Function |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+N | New file |
| Ctrl+O | Open |
| Ctrl+S | Save file (note that your document edits are automatically saved frequently) |
| F12 | Save under |
| Ctrl+F | Search |
| Ctrl+H | Replace |
| Ctrl+P | |
| Ctrl+Shift+D | Focus Mode sentence |
| Alt+Shift+N | Night mode |
| Ctrl+R | Preview |
| Ctrl+E | Library |
Basics
Markdown Guide
How to apply basic formatting in iA Writer simply by adding a few punctuation characters.
Features
An overview of iA Writer’s features on Mac, iPhone, iPad and Windows.
Settings
Learn how to tweak iA Writer’s settings to suit your needs.
Languages
Learn which languages iA Writer supports across its platforms, including spellcheck, Syntax Highlight and Style Check.
Apple Shortcuts
Shortcuts are a powerful automation tool that saves time and helps you focus on writing by avoiding repetitive busywork.