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ZOTEROKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 281AltSwitch b…234567890QWERCtrl ShiftMark all…TCtrl ShiftToggle t…YUICtrl ShiftImportOCtrl ShiftCreate a…PACtrl ShiftCopy sel…SCtrl ShiftSave to …DFCtrlQuick se…GHJKCtrl ShiftQuick se…LCtrl ShiftFocus li…ZXCCtrl ShiftCopy sel…VCtrl ShiftPaste wi…BCtrlBold (no…NCtrl ShiftCreate a…MMORE SHORTCUTSMove to trashDelNext tabCtrlPgDnPrevious tabCtrlPgUpMove to trash wit…ShiftDelJump to library /…Ctrl1Import from clipb…CtrlShiftAltIAdd another autho…ShiftEnterEdit collection n…F2Back (in-PDF link)AltLEFTForward (in-PDF l…AltRIGHTItalic (note edit…CtrlISave abstract or …ShiftEnterMark feed as read…CtrlShift\Insert link (note…CtrlKshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH ZOTERO · WINDOWS
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SEARCHQuick searchCtrlFQuick search (alternative)CtrlShiftKCITATIONSCopy selected item citations to clipboardCtrlShiftACopy selected items to clipboardCtrlShiftCTABSNext tabCtrlPgDnPrevious tabCtrlPgUpJump to library / tab 1-9Ctrl1TAGSToggle tag selectorCtrlShiftTEDITINGAdd another author/creator when editingShiftEnterSave abstract or extra fieldShiftEnterFEEDSMark all feed items as read/unreadCtrlShiftRMark feed as read/unreadCtrlShift\ITEMSSave to ZoteroCtrlShiftSCreate a new item by handCtrlShiftNMove to trashDelCreate a new noteCtrlShiftOImportCtrlShiftIMove to trash without confirmationShiftDelImport from clipboardCtrlShiftAltINAVIGATIONFocus libraries (left) paneCtrlShiftLEdit collection nameF2READERSwitch between annotation tools (reader)Alt1Back (in-PDF link)AltLEFTForward (in-PDF link)AltRIGHTNOTESBold (note editor)CtrlBItalic (note editor)CtrlIInsert link (note editor)CtrlKPaste without formatting (note editor)CtrlShiftVZoteroKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 28BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH ZOTERO · WINDOWS
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ITEMS07Save to ZoteroCtrlShiftSCreate a new item by handCtrlShiftNMove to trashDelCreate a new noteCtrlShiftOImportCtrlShiftIMove to trash without confirmationShiftDelImport from clipboardCtrlShiftAltITABS03Next tabCtrlPgDnPrevious tabCtrlPgUpJump to library / tab 1-9Ctrl1TAGS01Toggle tag selectorCtrlShiftTEDITING02Add another author/creator when editingShiftEnterSave abstract or extra fieldShiftEnterFEEDS02Mark all feed items as read/unreadCtrlShiftRMark feed as read/unreadCtrlShift\SEARCH02Quick searchCtrlFQuick search (alternative)CtrlShiftKCITATIONS02Copy selected item citations to clipboardCtrlShiftACopy selected items to clipboardCtrlShiftCNAVIGATION02Focus libraries (left) paneCtrlShiftLEdit collection nameF2READER03Switch between annotation tools (reader)Alt1Back (in-PDF link)AltLEFTForward (in-PDF link)AltRIGHTNOTES04Bold (note editor)CtrlBItalic (note editor)CtrlIInsert link (note editor)CtrlKPaste without formatting (note editor)CtrlShiftVZoteroKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 28BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH ZOTERO · WINDOWS

Windows edition · 28 shortcuts

Zotero Keyboard Shortcuts Poster

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

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ZOTEROKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 281AltSwitch b…234567890QWERCtrl ShiftMark all…TCtrl ShiftToggle t…YUICtrl ShiftImportOCtrl ShiftCreate a…PACtrl ShiftCopy sel…SCtrl ShiftSave to …DFCtrlQuick se…GHJKCtrl ShiftQuick se…LCtrl ShiftFocus li…ZXCCtrl ShiftCopy sel…VCtrl ShiftPaste wi…BCtrlBold (no…NCtrl ShiftCreate a…MMORE SHORTCUTSMove to trashDelNext tabCtrlPgDnPrevious tabCtrlPgUpMove to trash wit…ShiftDelJump to library /…Ctrl1Import from clipb…CtrlShiftAltIAdd another autho…ShiftEnterEdit collection n…F2Back (in-PDF link)AltLEFTForward (in-PDF l…AltRIGHTItalic (note edit…CtrlISave abstract or …ShiftEnterMark feed as read…CtrlShift\Insert link (note…CtrlKshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH ZOTERO · WINDOWS

Free PNG is web-resolution and lightly watermarked. The printable PDF is 300 DPI, print-ready, and watermark-free.

All Zotero keyboard shortcuts (Windows)

The complete list of 28 Zotero 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.

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Esc
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
-
=
⌫ Back
Tab
Q
W
E
R
T
Y
U
I
O
P
[
]
\
Caps
A
S
D
F
G
H
J
K
L
;
'
Enter ⏎
Shift
Z
X
C
V
B
N
M
,
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/
Shift
Ctrl
Win
Alt
Space
Alt
Win
Menu
Ctrl

+ 4 more controls in the table below

Items 7

Action Shortcut
Save to Zotero CtrlShiftS
Create a new item by hand CtrlShiftN
Move to trash Del
Create a new note CtrlShiftO
Import CtrlShiftI
Move to trash without confirmation ShiftDel
Import from clipboard CtrlShiftAltI

Notes 4

Action Shortcut
Bold (note editor) CtrlB
Italic (note editor) CtrlI
Insert link (note editor) CtrlK
Paste without formatting (note editor) CtrlShiftV

Tabs 3

Action Shortcut
Next tab CtrlPgDn
Previous tab CtrlPgUp
Jump to library / tab 1-9 Ctrl1

Reader 3

Action Shortcut
Switch between annotation tools (reader) Alt1
Back (in-PDF link) AltLEFT
Forward (in-PDF link) AltRIGHT

Editing 2

Action Shortcut
Add another author/creator when editing ShiftEnter
Save abstract or extra field ShiftEnter

Citations 2

Action Shortcut
Copy selected item citations to clipboard CtrlShiftA
Copy selected items to clipboard CtrlShiftC

Navigation 2

Action Shortcut
Focus libraries (left) pane CtrlShiftL
Edit collection name F2

Search 2

Action Shortcut
Quick search CtrlF
Quick search (alternative) CtrlShiftK

Feeds 2

Action Shortcut
Mark all feed items as read/unread CtrlShiftR
Mark feed as read/unread CtrlShift\

Tags 1

Action Shortcut
Toggle tag selector CtrlShiftT

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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 Windows 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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