Keyboard Shortcuts
These shortcuts are high leverage for writing and AI workflows. Learn a few and use them daily.
Applies to: 0.1.0-beta.1Last updated: February 2026
Most Useful Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Cmd+K | Ask AI in current pane |
| Cmd+. | AI Assist on selected text |
| Cmd+Shift+F | Search notes |
| Tab | Accept autocomplete suggestion when available |
| /ask-ai | Open Ask AI from slash command |
| /chat-ai | Open AI chat in current pane |
| /mermaid | Insert diagram workflow |
| /math | Insert math block |
Adoption Tip
Start with just three shortcuts for a week: Ask AI, AI Assist, and Search. Add more once those are muscle memory.
Screenshot Checklist
Save all screenshots under /img/docs/canto/.
| Filename | Capture Location | Place in Page |
|---|---|---|
| canto-shortcuts-settings-panel.png | Settings shortcuts tab with grouped shortcut list | Keyboard Shortcuts, table intro |
Documentation Screenshots
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Capture: Settings shortcuts tab with grouped shortcut list
Placement: Keyboard Shortcuts, table intro