What are the most useful Notepad++ keyboard shortcuts?

The most essential Notepad++ shortcuts are: Ctrl + D (Duplicate Line), Ctrl + L (Delete Line), Ctrl + T (Swap Lines). These cover the most frequent actions and can significantly speed up your workflow.

What is the Notepad++ shortcut for duplicate line?

The Notepad++ shortcut for duplicate line is Ctrl + D on Windows or Cmd + D on Mac. Duplicate current line.

What is the Notepad++ shortcut for next tab?

The Notepad++ shortcut for next tab is Ctrl + Tab on Windows or Cmd + Tab on Mac. Switch to next document tab.

How do I use keyboard shortcuts in Notepad++?

To use keyboard shortcuts in Notepad++, simply press the key combination while the application is focused. Most shortcuts work immediately without any additional setup. On Mac, replace Ctrl with Cmd and Alt with Option for most shortcuts.

How many keyboard shortcuts does Notepad++ have?

Notepad++ has 14 keyboard shortcuts across 2 categories on shortcut-tools.com. These cover all major features and workflows.

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Notepad++ Keyboard Shortcuts & Commands (14)

Complete collection of 14 Notepad++ keyboard shortcuts and commands. Browse all shortcuts organized by category with our interactive search tool.

About Notepad++

Notepad++ is a popular development 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 14 Notepad++ shortcuts across 2 categories: Editing, Files & Tabs. Each shortcut includes a description to help you understand when and how to use it effectively.

💡 Pro Tips for Notepad++ Users

Start with the essentials: Learn Ctrl + D (Duplicate Line) and Ctrl + L (Delete Line) 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 Editing category first.

Developer tip: Multi-cursor editing and code navigation shortcuts save the most time. Learn them before anything else.

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Editing

Shortcut	Action	Description
`Ctrl` + `D`	Duplicate Line	Duplicate current line.
`Ctrl` + `L`	Delete Line	Delete current line.
`Ctrl` + `T`	Swap Lines	Swap current and above line.
`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `Up` / `Down`	Move Line	Move line up or down.
`Ctrl` + `Q`	Toggle Comment	Comment/uncomment line.
`Ctrl` + `G`	Go to Line	Jump to line number.
`Ctrl` + `H`	Find & Replace	Find and replace text.
`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `F`	Find in Files	Search across multiple files.
`Alt` + `Shift` + `Arrow`	Column Select	Select text in column mode.

Files & Tabs

Shortcut	Action	Description
`Ctrl` + `Tab`	Next Tab	Switch to next document tab.
`Ctrl` + `W`	Close Tab	Close current tab.
`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `S`	Save All	Save all open files.
`Alt` + `0`	Collapse All	Collapse all code blocks.
`Alt` + `Shift` + `0`	Expand All	Expand all code blocks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most useful Notepad++ shortcuts?

Notepad++ has 14 essential shortcuts and commands. Visit the interactive shortcut finder at shortcut-tools.com to search and filter all Notepad++ shortcuts by category.

How many Notepad++ shortcuts are there?

Our collection includes 14 Notepad++ keyboard shortcuts and commands organized by category. New shortcuts are added regularly.

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