A List of iPad Keyboard Shortcuts for Apple Apps

Using keyboard shortcuts is a quick way to perform actions. macOS has its own set of shortcuts, and I’ve put together a list of iPad keyboard shortcuts. These work in Apple apps, although third-party apps may have their own set of shortcuts.

[Yes, iPad Pro CAN Replace A Computer]

iOS

Command + Tab: App switcher
Command + Space: System-wide search
Command + Shift + H: Navigate to home screen
Shift + Tab: Return to the previous field

While Editing Text:

Command + A: Select all text
Command + X: Cut
Command + V: Paste
Command + Z: Undo
Command + Shift + Z: Redo
Option + Left: Move cursor one word to the left
Option + Right: Move cursor one word to the right
Option + Shift + Left arrow: Select previous word
Option + Shift + Right arrow: Select next word

Safari

Command + T: Open new tab
Command + W: Close open tab
Control + Tab: Show next tab
Control + Shift + Tab: Show previous tab
Command + R: Reload current Web page
Command + F: Opens find
Command + L: Access address field
Command + Shift + R: Open Reader mode

Mail

Command + N: New email
Command + R: Reply
Command + Shift + R: Reply all
Command + Shift + F: Forward
Command + Shift + N: Get all new mail
Command + Shift + J: Mark email as junk
Command + Shift + L: Flag email
Command + Shift + U: Mark email as unread
Command + Option + F: Search mailbox
Command + Up arrow: View previous email
Command + Down arrow: View next email

While Composing an Email:

Command + Shift + D: Send email
Command + Option + B: Add Bcc recipients
Command + M: Minimize draft

Notes

Command + F: Find Note
Command + B: Bold
Command + I: Italics
Command + U: Underline
Command + Option + T: Set in title (H1) format
Command + Option + H: Set in heading (H2) format
Command + Option + L: Add checklist box
Command + N: New note

iMovie

Ctrl + Left arrow: Go to beginning
Ctrl + Right arrow: Go to end
Shift + Left arrow: Go back 10 frames
Shift + Left arrow: Go forward 10 frames
Command + B: Split selected clip
Command + Shift + Plus: Zoom in
Command + Minus: Zoom out
Option + [: Trim clip start
Option + ]: Trim clip end
Command + Option + B: Detach audio
Command + Shift + M: Mute audio in selected clip
Ctrl + S: show audio waveforms

Calendar

Command + 1: Go to day view
Command + 2: Go to week view
Command + 3: Go to month view
Command + 4: Go to year view
Command + T: Show today
Command + R: Refresh calendars
Command + F: Search
Command +N: New event

Contacts

Command + N: New contact entry
Command + F: Search

Apple Maps

Command + 1: Standard view
Command + 2: Transit view
Command + 3: Satellite view
Command + F: Find

Keynote

Command + Option + P: Play slideshow
Command + Option + A: Show transitions and builds
Command + Option + N: Show presenter notes
Command + N: New presentation
Command + F: Find
Command + Shift + K: Add comment

When an object or section of text is selected:

Command + D: Duplicate
Command + L: Lock position
Command + Option + Shift + F: Send to front layer
Command + Option + Shift + B: Send to back layer

While editing text:

Command + B: Bold
Command + I: Italics
Command + U: Underline
Command + Option + C: Copy style

Reminders

Command + Control + I: Show reminder details
Command + N: New reminder

[Apple Pencil 2 is the iPad Pro’s Mouse]