Complete NotebookLM keyboard shortcuts and commands reference — 6 shortcuts across 1 categories. Quick reference cheat sheet for Windows & Mac.
NotebookLM is a popular AI tool used by professionals worldwide. Learning keyboard shortcuts can dramatically speed up your workflow — studies show shortcut users save an average of 8 days per year compared to mouse-only users.
This page covers all 6 NotebookLM shortcuts across 1 categories: Usage. Each shortcut includes a description to help you understand when and how to use it effectively.
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Add source | Upload document |
| Ask question | Source-based Q&A |
| Create note | Save note |
| Audio Overview | Generate podcast |
| Generate FAQ | Auto FAQ |
| Summarize | Document summary |
The most essential NotebookLM shortcuts are: Add source (Upload document), Ask question (Source-based Q&A), Create note (Save note). These cover the most frequent actions and can significantly speed up your workflow.
NotebookLM has 6 keyboard shortcuts across 1 categories on shortcut-tools.com.
Simply press the key combination while NotebookLM is focused. Most shortcuts work immediately. On Mac, replace Ctrl with Cmd and Alt with Option for most shortcuts.
The NotebookLM shortcut for upload document is Add source.
Start with the essentials: Learn Add source (Upload document) and Ask question (Source-based Q&A) first — these are the most commonly used.
Practice daily: Pick 2–3 new shortcuts each day and consciously use them instead of the mouse. Within a week, they become muscle memory.
Print this cheat sheet: Keep a reference nearby until shortcuts become automatic. Focus on the Usage category first.
AI workflow tip: Combine keyboard shortcuts with prompt templates to create a fast, repeatable workflow. Save your best prompts and trigger them instantly.