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SEARCHSearch/Search NextNSearch PreviousNSPACE MODEOpen File Picker␣›FBuffer Picker␣›BSymbol Picker␣›SCode Action␣›ARename Symbol␣›RGlobal Search␣›/MATCH MODEMatch BracketsM›MVIEW MODECenter ViewZ›ZMOVEMENTMove Next Word StartWMove Previous Word StartBMove Next Word EndEFind Next CharacterFHalf Page Down⌃DHalf Page Up⌃UGo to LineGSELECTIONSelect RegexSExtend Line BelowXSelect ModeVSelect All%Collapse Selection;Copy Selection on Next Li…CJoin LinesJCHANGESInsert ModeIDelete SelectionDUndoUAppend ModeAChange SelectionCYank (Copy)YPaste AfterPRedoUCommand Mode:Open Line BelowOGOTO MODEGo to File StartG›GGo to DefinitionG›DGo to Last LineG›EWINDOWVertical Split⌃W›VClose Window⌃W›QHelixKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · MAC · 40BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH HELIX · MAC
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HELIX · KEYBOARD SHORTCUTSMac · 9 SETS · No.01HELIXTOTAL40SHORTCUTSFOR MAC · SHIPPED COMBOSSETSCHANGES10MOVEMENT07SEARCH03SPACE MODE06SELECTION07GOTO MODE03MATCH MODE01WINDOW02VIEW MODE01REF. EDITION · JAN 2026shortcutposters.comInsert ModeIDelete SelectionDUndoUAppend ModeAChange SelectionCYank (Copy)YPaste AfterPRedoUCommand Mode:Open Line BelowOMove Next Word StartWMove Previous Word StartBMove Next Word EndEFind Next CharacterFHalf Page Down⌃DHalf Page Up⌃UGo to LineGSearch/Search NextNSearch PreviousNOpen File Picker␣›FBuffer Picker␣›BSymbol Picker␣›SCode Action␣›ARename Symbol␣›RGlobal Search␣›/Select RegexSExtend Line BelowXSelect ModeVSelect All%Collapse Selection;Copy Selection on Next LineCJoin LinesJGo to File StartG›GGo to DefinitionG›DGo to Last LineG›EMatch BracketsM›MVertical Split⌃W›VClose Window⌃W›QCenter ViewZ›Z

Mac edition · 40 shortcuts

Helix Keyboard Shortcuts Poster

A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Helix shortcuts for Mac — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.

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Apple Mac Windows Windows

Free PNG is web-resolution & lightly watermarked.

Customise this poster Pick the shortcuts, restyle the colours — download free. Get the framed-quality print Full 300 DPI, print-ready — at home or shipped to your door.

Helix is a modal, keyboard-driven text editor for the terminal inspired by Kakoune, with a selection-first editing model. Because nearly everything is a keystroke, learning its shortcuts is the whole point of working efficiently in it.

Official:Official site

All Helix keyboard shortcuts (Mac)

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⌫ Back
Tab
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Caps
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Enter ⏎
Shift
Z
X
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Shift
Ctrl
Win
Alt
Space
Alt
Win
Menu
Ctrl
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+ 2 more controls in the table below

Changes 10

Action Shortcut
Insert Mode I
Delete Selection D
Undo U
Append Mode A
Change Selection C
Yank (Copy) Y
Paste After P
Redo U
Command Mode :
Open Line Below O

Movement 7

Action Shortcut
Move Next Word Start W
Move Previous Word Start B
Move Next Word End E
Find Next Character F
Half Page Down ⌃D
Half Page Up ⌃U
Go to Line G

Selection 7

Action Shortcut
Select Regex S
Extend Line Below X
Select Mode V
Select All %
Collapse Selection ;
Copy Selection on Next Line C
Join Lines J

Space mode 6

Action Shortcut
Open File Picker ␣thenF
Buffer Picker ␣thenB
Symbol Picker ␣thenS
Code Action ␣thenA
Rename Symbol ␣thenR
Global Search ␣then/

Search 3

Action Shortcut
Search /
Search Next N
Search Previous N

Goto mode 3

Action Shortcut
Go to File Start GthenG
Go to Definition GthenD
Go to Last Line GthenE

Window 2

Action Shortcut
Vertical Split ⌃WthenV
Close Window ⌃WthenQ

Match mode 1

Action Shortcut
Match Brackets MthenM

View mode 1

Action Shortcut
Center View ZthenZ

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Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every Helix shortcut?
Helix has 40 keyboard shortcuts in total — the complete list is free to read on this page. The poster features the most essential ones, curated to stay readable on a wall.
Can I print it at home?
Yes. The digital download is a high-resolution 300 DPI file you can print at home or at any print shop, in standard frame sizes.
Does it cover both Mac and Windows?
We sell separate Mac and Windows editions so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the macOS edition.
Is this an official Helix product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Helix. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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