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Windows edition · 40 shortcuts
Helix Keyboard Shortcuts Poster
A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Helix shortcuts for Windows — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.
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A printable Helix shortcuts poster isn't published yet — the full shortcut list below is free to use in the meantime. You can also request a digital edition — a high-resolution, print-ready PDF — at any time.
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All Helix keyboard shortcuts (Windows)
The complete list of 40 Helix keyboard shortcuts for Windows, grouped by category. The poster itself features the most essential of these — the keys worth keeping in view, sized to stay readable on a wall.
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 | CtrlD |
| Half Page Up | CtrlU |
| 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 | SpacethenF |
| Buffer Picker | SpacethenB |
| Symbol Picker | SpacethenS |
| Code Action | SpacethenA |
| Rename Symbol | SpacethenR |
| Global Search | Spacethen/ |
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 | CtrlWthenV |
| Close Window | CtrlWthenQ |
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 Windows 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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