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Mac edition · 28 shortcuts
Zotero Keyboard Shortcuts Poster
A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Zotero shortcuts for Mac — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.
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A printable Zotero 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 Zotero keyboard shortcuts (Mac)
The complete list of 28 Zotero keyboard shortcuts for Mac, 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.
+ 4 more controls in the table below
+ 4 more controls in the table below
Items 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Save to Zotero | ⌘⇧S |
| Create a new item by hand | ⌘⇧N |
| Move to trash | ⌦ |
| Create a new note | ⌘⇧O |
| Import | ⌘⇧I |
| Move to trash without confirmation | ⌘⌦ |
| Import from clipboard | ⌘⌥⇧I |
Notes 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Bold (note editor) | ⌘B |
| Italic (note editor) | ⌘I |
| Insert link (note editor) | ⌘K |
| Paste without formatting (note editor) | ⌘⇧V |
Tabs 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Next tab | ⌃⇟ |
| Previous tab | ⌃⇞ |
| Jump to library / tab 1-9 | ⌘1 |
Reader 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Switch between annotation tools (reader) | ⌥1 |
| Back (in-PDF link) | ⌘← |
| Forward (in-PDF link) | ⌘→ |
Editing 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Add another author/creator when editing | ⇧↵ |
| Save abstract or extra field | ⇧↵ |
Citations 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Copy selected item citations to clipboard | ⌘⇧A |
| Copy selected items to clipboard | ⌘⇧C |
Navigation 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Focus libraries (left) pane | ⌘⇧L |
| Edit collection name | ↵ |
Search 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Quick search | ⌘F |
| Quick search (alternative) | ⌘⇧K |
Feeds 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Mark all feed items as read/unread | ⌘⇧R |
| Mark feed as read/unread | ⌘⇧\ |
Tags 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle tag selector | ⌘⇧T |
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Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every Zotero shortcut?
- Zotero has 28 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 Zotero product?
- No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Zotero. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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