Blogging 101: Best WordPress Shortcuts

So I’ve now been blogging for a while, and I’ve used WordPress for most of that time. Since they introduced Blocks, I know it’s been a controversial subject as to whether you use them or you use the classic editor. I personally use Blocks and I actually really like them, I find it super easy to use and I enjoy that I can quickly hop between paragraphs and HTML in one screen without changing the entire view.

But with Blocks comes a little bit of a learning curve and figuring out where things are. One thing I’ve started using more and more is keyboard shortcuts to make my process more productive.

Common Shortcuts

These probably aren’t too many big surprises as they often work across Microsoft programs as well. However I thought it would be a good reminder for anyone.

ShortcutWindowsMac
CopyCtrl + CCommand + C
PasteCtrl + VCommand + V
BoldCtrl + BCommand + B
ItalicCtrl + ICommand + I
CutCtrl + XCommand + X
Select AllCtrl + ACommand + A
UndoCtrl + ZCommand + Z
SaveCtrl + SCommand + S
PrintCtrl + PCommand + P
Underline selected textCtrl + UCommand + U
Add URL to selected TextCtrl + KCommand + K
Display Selected Text inAlt + Shift + XOption + Control + X
Show Keyboard ShortcutsAlt + Shift + HOption + Control + H

Block Shortcuts

These shortcuts are all about Gutenberg Blocks and do really help speed things up for some of my posts.

ShortcutWindowsMac
Add New BlockEnterEnter
Duplicate Selected Block(s)Ctrl + Shift + DCommand + Shift + D
Remove Selected Block(s)Alt + Shift + ZControl + Option + Z
Insert Block AboveCtrl + Alt + TCommand + Option + T
Insert Block BelowCtrl + Alt + YCommand + Option + Y
Change block type//
Clear SelectionEscEsc
Redo Last UndoCtrl + Shift + ZCommand + Shift + Z
Show/Hide Settings BarCtrl + Shift + ,Command + Shift + ,
Open Block Navigation MenuAlt + Shift + OOption + Control + O
Navigate to Next Part of EditorAlt + Shift + NOption + Control + N
Navigate to Previous Part of EditorAlt + Shift + POption + Control + P
Navigate to Nearest ToolbarAlt + F10fn + Option + F10
Switch between visual and code editorCtrl + Shift + Alt + MCommand + Option + Shift + M

Comment Moderation Shortcuts

You can also use Shortcuts to quickly moderate comments, however you need to set this option in your settings first. Go to Users > Your Profile and then tick the Keyboard Shortcuts box.

Shortcut 
Next CommentJ
Prev CommentK
Approve CommentA
Unapprove CommentU
Delete CommentD
Reply CommentR
Edit CommentE
Quick Edit CommentQ
Restore Comment (If you delete)Z

You can also select multiple comments by pressing X whilst using J and K keys. Once you’ve selected you can use the below:

Shortcut 
Approve Selected CommmentsShift + A
Delete Selected CommmentsShift + D
Unnapprove Selected CommmentsShift + U
Move to Trash Selected CommmentsShift + T
Restore from Trash Selected CommmentsShift + Z

Not all those who wander are lost

Becky, a book enthusiast, shares her love for literature and lifestyle through Uptown Oracle, blending creativity with her expertise in digital marketing.






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