What are the most useful Perplexity keyboard shortcuts?

The most essential Perplexity shortcuts are: Ctrl + K (New search), Enter (Submit query), Ctrl + Enter (New thread). These cover the most frequent actions and can significantly speed up your workflow.

What is the Perplexity shortcut for new search?

The Perplexity shortcut for new search is Ctrl + K on Windows or Cmd + K on Mac. Start a new Perplexity search from anywhere.

What is the Perplexity shortcut for site search?

The Perplexity shortcut for site search is site:example.com query on Windows or site:example.com query on Mac. Search within a specific website.

What is the Perplexity shortcut for general web search?

The Perplexity shortcut for general web search is Web (default) on Windows or Web (default) on Mac. Search across the entire web.

How do I use keyboard shortcuts in Perplexity?

To use keyboard shortcuts in Perplexity, 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 Perplexity have?

Perplexity has 22 keyboard shortcuts across 4 categories on shortcut-tools.com. These cover all major features and workflows.

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Perplexity AI Shortcuts, Search Operators & Tips (2026)

Complete guide to Perplexity AI — keyboard shortcuts, Focus modes, search operators, and power-user prompt tips.

Quick answer: Perplexity shortcuts — New search: Ctrl+K | Submit: Enter | New thread: Ctrl+Enter | Focus search: / | Focus modes: Web · Academic · YouTube · Reddit · Writing · Math

Keyboard Shortcuts

Shortcut (Win)	Shortcut (Mac)	Action
`Ctrl`+`K`	`Cmd`+`K`	Start a new search
`Enter`	`Enter`	Submit query
`Ctrl`+`Enter`	`Cmd`+`Enter`	Start a new thread (fresh context)
`/`	`/`	Focus the search input

Focus Modes

Select a Focus mode before searching to restrict where Perplexity retrieves answers from.

Mode	Source	Best For
Web	General web	Everyday questions, current events
Academic	Research papers, journals	Science, peer-reviewed sources
YouTube	YouTube videos	Finding & summarising videos
Reddit	Reddit threads	Community opinions, recommendations
Writing	No web sources	Drafting text without citations
Math	Wolfram Alpha + AI	Calculations, equations

Search Operators

Operator	Example	Effect
`site:`	site:github.com python	Restrict to a specific website
`"..."`	"machine learning"	Exact phrase match
`-term`	python -snake	Exclude a term from results
`filetype:`	resume filetype:pdf	Find specific file types
`after:`	AI news after:2025	Results after a date

Prompt Tips

Prompt Pattern	What It Does
Summarize this URL: [url]	Fetches and summarises any webpage
Compare X vs Y	Side-by-side structured comparison
What are the latest updates on [topic]?	Real-time web search with citations
Explain like I'm 5	Simplified explanation
Give me a step-by-step guide to...	Numbered actionable instructions
Cite your sources	Forces Perplexity to list references
What do experts say about...?	Filters toward authoritative sources

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Perplexity AI keyboard shortcuts?

Perplexity shortcuts: Ctrl+K (new search), Enter (submit), Ctrl+Enter (new thread), / (focus search bar). Use Cmd instead of Ctrl on Mac.

How do I use Perplexity Focus modes?

Click the globe/focus icon before your search to choose: Web (default), Academic (papers), YouTube (videos), Reddit (community), Writing (no citations), Math (calculations).

What search operators work in Perplexity?

Supported operators: site:example.com, "exact phrase", -exclude, filetype:pdf, after:2024.

How do I search academic papers in Perplexity?

Select Academic focus mode before searching to restrict results to peer-reviewed papers and research publications.

Can I summarize a URL with Perplexity?

Yes — paste any URL into the search bar and ask "Summarize this". Perplexity will fetch and summarise the page for you.

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