Keyboard Shortcuts

Master JodNote's keyboard shortcuts for maximum efficiency.

Global Shortcuts

These work from anywhere in your system:

Shortcut	Action
Ctrl+Alt+J	Open/close JodNote quick input

Customizable

You can change the global hotkey in Settings → Keyboard.

Quick Input Window

When the quick input window is open:

Shortcut	Action
Enter	Save note (when typing) or copy result (when searching)
Escape	Close window
↑	Navigate up in search results
↓	Navigate down in search results

Main Notes Window

Shortcut	Action
Ctrl+Shift+N	Open main notes window
Ctrl+F	Focus search bar
Escape	Close window or clear search
↑ / ↓	Navigate note list
Enter	Open selected note
Delete	Delete selected note (with confirmation)
Ctrl+E	Edit selected note

Note Detail View

When viewing a note:

Shortcut	Action
Escape	Return to list
Ctrl+E	Enter edit mode
Ctrl+S	Save changes (when editing)
Ctrl+C	Copy note content
Delete	Delete note (with confirmation)

System Tray

Action	How
Show/Hide	Left-click tray icon
Context Menu	Right-click tray icon

Creating Notes with Shortcuts

Quick Task

Ctrl+Alt+J → > Task text → Enter

Quick Snippet

Ctrl+Alt+J → Code @snippet → Enter

Quick Bookmark

Ctrl+Alt+J → URL @bookmark → Enter

Search Shortcuts

Search All Notes

Ctrl+Alt+J → Start typing (auto-searches)

Filter by Type

> → Shows only tasks
@snippet → Shows only snippets
@bookmark → Shows only bookmarks
#category → Shows notes in that category

Navigation Patterns

Rapid Capture Flow

1. Ctrl+Alt+J    (open)
2. Type note
3. Enter          (save & close)
4. Repeat

Search & Copy Flow

1. Ctrl+Alt+J     (open)
2. Type query
3. ↓              (select result)
4. Enter          (copy to clipboard)

Browse & Manage Flow

1. Ctrl+Shift+N   (open main window)
2. ↑/↓            (navigate)
3. Enter          (open note)
4. Ctrl+E         (edit if needed)

Tips for Efficiency

Keep Hands on Keyboard

• Never need to touch the mouse
• Vim-style navigation (j/k if enabled)
• All actions have shortcuts

Muscle Memory

Practice these common sequences:

1. Quick capture: Ctrl+Alt+J → Type → Enter
2. Quick search: Ctrl+Alt+J → Type query → Enter
3. Browse notes: Ctrl+Shift+N → ↑/↓ → Enter

Modifier Keys

• Ctrl - Primary actions (save, edit, find)
• Shift - Secondary windows/views
• Alt - Global shortcuts

Customization

Change Global Hotkey

If Ctrl+Alt+J conflicts with another app:

1. Open Settings
2. Navigate to Keyboard
3. Click on hotkey field
4. Press your desired combination
5. Save

Conflicts

Choose a combination not used by other applications. Common alternatives:

• Ctrl+Alt+N
• Ctrl+Shift+J
• Win+J

Enable Vim Keybindings

For Vim users:

1. Open Settings
2. Enable "Vim mode"
3. Use j/k for navigation
4. Use gg/G for top/bottom

Accessibility

Screen Readers

• All shortcuts work with screen readers
• Focus indicators visible in high-contrast mode
• ARIA labels on all interactive elements

Keyboard-Only Navigation

• Tab through all interactive elements
• No mouse required for any operation
• Visual focus indicators

Platform Differences

Windows

• Standard Ctrl shortcuts
• Alt for menus
• Win key for system-level shortcuts

Future Platform Support

When Linux/Mac support is added:

• Linux: Same as Windows (likely)
• macOS: Cmd instead of Ctrl
• Cross-platform shortcuts documented separately

Quick Reference Card

Print this for your desk:

┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│     JodNote Keyboard Shortcuts      │
├─────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Ctrl+Alt+J    Open/close quick input│
│ Enter         Save/copy              │
│ Escape        Close                  │
│ ↑/↓           Navigate                │
│ Ctrl+Shift+N  Main window            │
│ Ctrl+F        Search                 │
│ Delete        Delete note            │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘

Learn More

• Quick Start Guide
• Note Syntax
• Settings