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Master Freiya’s keyboard shortcuts to dramatically speed up your workflow. This reference covers all available shortcuts across the platform.
Shortcuts use Ctrl on Windows/Linux and Cmd (⌘) on Mac. We’ll write Ctrl/Cmd to indicate platform-specific keys.

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Global shortcuts

These work anywhere in Freiya:
ActionShortcutDescription
Quick command paletteCtrl/Cmd + KOpen command search
New chatCtrl/Cmd + NStart a new AI conversation
Add paperCtrl/Cmd + POpen Add Paper dialog
SearchCtrl/Cmd + FFocus search box
SettingsCtrl/Cmd + ,Open settings page
Toggle dark modeCtrl/Cmd + DSwitch light/dark theme
Toggle sidebarCtrl/Cmd + BShow/hide sidebar
Close modalEscClose any open dialog or modal
Help?Show keyboard shortcuts help
Keyboard shortcuts help overlay showing all global shortcuts in a modal dialog
The quick command palette (Ctrl/Cmd + K) is your fastest way to navigate. Try it!
Move around the app quickly:
ActionShortcutDescription
Go to chatsG then CNavigate to chats page
Go to libraryG then LNavigate to paper library
Go to collectionsG then ONavigate to collections
Go to settingsG then SNavigate to settings
Previous pageAlt/Opt + ←Browser back
Next pageAlt/Opt + →Browser forward
How “G then X” works:
  1. Press G (releases immediately)
  2. Then press the second key
  3. Navigation happens
Example: Press G, release, press C → Goes to Chats

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Chat interface

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Message composition

ActionShortcutDescription
Send messageEnterSubmit your message
New line in messageShift + EnterAdd line break without sending
Edit last messageCtrl/Cmd + ↑Edit your most recent message
Clear inputEscClear the message box
Focus input/Jump to message input

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Chat actions

ActionShortcutDescription
Regenerate responseCtrl/Cmd + RGenerate new AI response
Copy messageCtrl/Cmd + CCopy message content (when hovering)
Delete messageDeleteRemove message (when hovering)
Clear chatCtrl/Cmd + LClear entire conversation
Export chatCtrl/Cmd + EExport conversation

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Chat navigation

ActionShortcutDescription
Previous chatCtrl/Cmd + [Go to previous chat in sidebar
Next chatCtrl/Cmd + ]Go to next chat in sidebar
Close chatCtrl/Cmd + WClose current chat
Search chatsCtrl/Cmd + FSearch in chat history
Scroll to topHomeJump to first message
Scroll to bottomEndJump to latest message
Chat interface with keyboard shortcuts overlaid showing where each shortcut applies (input box, mess

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Paper library

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Library navigation

ActionShortcutDescription
Focus searchCtrl/Cmd + FJump to search box
Select allCtrl/Cmd + ASelect all visible papers
Clear selectionEscDeselect all
Open selectedEnterOpen highlighted paper
Quick previewSpacePreview without opening fully

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Paper selection

ActionShortcutDescription
Multi-selectCtrl/Cmd + ClickAdd to selection
Range selectShift + ClickSelect range of papers
Navigate papers↑ ↓Move selection up/down
Select and openEnterOpen the highlighted paper

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Paper actions

ActionShortcutDescription
Delete selectedDelete or BackspaceRemove papers (with confirmation)
Add to collectionCtrl/Cmd + MAdd selected to collection
Add tagsCtrl/Cmd + TTag selected papers
Copy titleCtrl/Cmd + CCopy paper title
Open PDFCtrl/Cmd + OOpen in Focus mode

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Sorting and filtering

ActionShortcutDescription
Sort by dateCtrl/Cmd + 1Sort by date added
Sort by titleCtrl/Cmd + 2Sort alphabetically
Sort by yearCtrl/Cmd + 3Sort by publication year
Sort by citationsCtrl/Cmd + 4Sort by citation count
Advanced filtersCtrl/Cmd + Shift + FOpen filter panel
Paper library view with selection highlights and shortcut labels for various actions

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PDF viewer (Focus mode)

ActionShortcutDescription
Next page→ or SpaceGo to next page
Previous page← or Shift + SpaceGo to previous page
First pageHomeJump to first page
Last pageEndJump to last page
Page upPage UpScroll up one screen
Page downPage DownScroll down one screen
Jump to pageCtrl/Cmd + GGo to specific page number

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Zoom and display

ActionShortcutDescription
Zoom inCtrl/Cmd + + or Ctrl/Cmd + =Increase zoom level
Zoom outCtrl/Cmd + -Decrease zoom level
Reset zoomCtrl/Cmd + 0Return to 100%
Fit to widthCtrl/Cmd + 1Fit page width to screen
Fit to heightCtrl/Cmd + 2Fit page height to screen
Full-screenF or F11Toggle full-screen mode
Rotate clockwiseCtrl/Cmd + ]Rotate page 90° right
Rotate counterCtrl/Cmd + [Rotate page 90° left

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Annotations

ActionShortcutDescription
HighlightHHighlight with last used color
Toggle highlightsShift + HShow/hide all highlights
New noteNCreate note at current location
Add commentCComment on selection
Delete highlightDeleteRemove selected highlight

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Color shortcuts

ActionShortcutDescription
Yellow highlight1Highlight in yellow
Green highlight2Highlight in green
Blue highlight3Highlight in blue
Red highlight4Highlight in red
Purple highlight5Highlight in purple
Orange highlight6Highlight in orange
ActionShortcutDescription
Toggle sidebarCtrl/Cmd + Shift + SShow/hide annotation sidebar
Toggle highlightsCtrl/Cmd + Shift + HShow highlights panel
Toggle thumbnailsCtrl/Cmd + Shift + TShow page thumbnails
Toggle outlineCtrl/Cmd + Shift + OShow document outline

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Search in PDF

ActionShortcutDescription
Find in documentCtrl/Cmd + FOpen search box
Next matchCtrl/Cmd + G or F3Jump to next result
Previous matchCtrl/Cmd + Shift + G or Shift + F3Jump to previous result
Close searchEscClose search box
PDF viewer in Focus mode with shortcut labels for navigation, zoom, and annotation actions

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Collections

ActionShortcutDescription
New collectionCtrl/Cmd + Shift + NCreate new collection
Edit collectionCtrl/Cmd + EEdit current collection
Delete collectionDeleteDelete selected collection
Add to collectionCtrl/Cmd + MAdd items to collection
Quick add (1-9)Alt/Opt + 1-9Add to collection 1-9
Quick add explained:
  • Alt/Opt + 1 adds to your 1st collection
  • Alt/Opt + 2 adds to your 2nd collection
  • And so on up to 9
Set up your 9 most-used collections for one-key adding!

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Text editing

These work in notes, comments, and other text fields:
ActionShortcutDescription
BoldCtrl/Cmd + BMake text bold
ItalicCtrl/Cmd + IMake text italic
UnderlineCtrl/Cmd + UUnderline text
Insert linkCtrl/Cmd + KAdd hyperlink
CodeCtrl/Cmd + Shift + CFormat as code
UndoCtrl/Cmd + ZUndo last change
RedoCtrl/Cmd + Shift + Z or Ctrl/Cmd + YRedo change
Select allCtrl/Cmd + ASelect all text
CutCtrl/Cmd + XCut selection
CopyCtrl/Cmd + CCopy selection
PasteCtrl/Cmd + VPaste from clipboard

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Markdown shortcuts

In notes and comments that support markdown:
ActionShortcutDescription
Heading 1Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + 1Insert H1 heading
Heading 2Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + 2Insert H2 heading
Heading 3Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + 3Insert H3 heading
Bullet listCtrl/Cmd + Shift + LCreate bulleted list
Numbered listCtrl/Cmd + Shift + OCreate numbered list
BlockquoteCtrl/Cmd + Shift + QInsert blockquote
Code blockCtrl/Cmd + Shift + KInsert code block

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Admin shortcuts

For users with admin access:
ActionShortcutDescription
Admin dashboardCtrl/Cmd + Alt + AOpen admin panel
User managementCtrl/Cmd + Alt + UView users
System healthCtrl/Cmd + Alt + SCheck system status
View logsCtrl/Cmd + Alt + LOpen audit logs
Learn more about admin tools →

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Browser shortcuts

Standard browser shortcuts that work in Freiya:
ActionShortcutDescription
Refresh pageCtrl/Cmd + R or F5Reload current page
Hard refreshCtrl/Cmd + Shift + R or Ctrl + F5Clear cache and reload
New tabCtrl/Cmd + TOpen Freiya in new tab
Close tabCtrl/Cmd + WClose current tab
Reopen tabCtrl/Cmd + Shift + TReopen last closed tab
BookmarkCtrl/Cmd + DBookmark current page
PrintCtrl/Cmd + PPrint current page
Dev toolsF12 or Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + IOpen browser dev tools

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Customization (coming soon)

Future features for keyboard shortcuts:
  • Custom bindings - Remap shortcuts to your preference
  • Import/export - Share shortcut configurations
  • Conflicts - Automatic conflict detection
  • Profiles - Different setups for different workflows
  • Cheat sheet - Printable shortcut reference

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Tips for mastery

Start small

Learn 5 shortcuts first, then add more gradually

Use daily

Force yourself to use shortcuts instead of mouse for a week

Print reference

Print this page and keep it visible while working

Muscle memory

Repetition builds automatic habits

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Essential shortcuts to learn first

If you only learn 10 shortcuts, make it these:
  1. Ctrl/Cmd + K - Quick command (most important!)
  2. Ctrl/Cmd + N - New chat
  3. Ctrl/Cmd + P - Add paper
  4. Ctrl/Cmd + F - Search
  5. Ctrl/Cmd + D - Toggle dark mode
  6. Enter - Send message / Open item
  7. Esc - Close / Cancel
  8. Space - Next page in PDF
  9. Ctrl/Cmd + / - Show shortcuts help
  10. ? - Help overlay

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Shortcut learning strategy

1

Week 1

Master the 5 essential shortcuts listed above
2

Week 2

Add chat and library navigation shortcuts
3

Week 3

Learn PDF viewer shortcuts for your reading
4

Week 4

Add collection and organization shortcuts
5

Ongoing

Add specialty shortcuts as needed for your workflow

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Platform differences

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Windows/Linux vs Mac

Most shortcuts work the same, but note:
ActionWindows/LinuxMac
Main modifierCtrlCmd (⌘)
Alt modifierAltOption (⌥)
Delete forwardDeleteFn + Delete
HomeHomeFn + ←
EndEndFn + →
Page UpPage UpFn + ↑
Page DownPage DownFn + ↓

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Browser-specific notes

Chrome/Edge:
  • All shortcuts work as documented
  • No known conflicts
Firefox:
  • Some Ctrl/Cmd + Shift combos may conflict with browser
  • Use browser settings to disable conflicting shortcuts
Safari:
  • Cmd + , for settings may conflict (native Safari shortcut)
  • Use menu navigation instead

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Troubleshooting

Check:
  • Correct modifier key for your OS (Ctrl vs Cmd)
  • Browser extension isn’t intercepting
  • Focus is in the right place (click the area first)
  • Not in text input when using navigation shortcuts
Solutions:
  • Use browser’s shortcut customization settings
  • Disable conflicting browser shortcuts
  • Use Freiya in focused mode (F11)
  • Try a different browser
Tips:
  • Use ? to show shortcut help overlay
  • Print this reference page
  • Focus on learning 5 at a time
  • Create flashcards for practice
Mac equivalents:
  • Home: Fn + ← or Cmd + ←
  • End: Fn + → or Cmd + →
  • Page Up: Fn + ↑
  • Page Down: Fn + ↓
  • Delete: Fn + Delete (forward delete)

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Quick reference card

Print this compact reference: 
GLOBAL
Cmd/Ctrl + K    Quick command
Cmd/Ctrl + N    New chat
Cmd/Ctrl + P    Add paper
Cmd/Ctrl + F    Search
Cmd/Ctrl + D    Dark mode
Esc             Close/Cancel

CHAT
Enter           Send
Shift+Enter     New line
Cmd/Ctrl + R    Regenerate
Cmd/Ctrl + ↑    Edit last

LIBRARY
Cmd/Ctrl + A    Select all
Cmd/Ctrl + M    Add to collection
Delete          Remove
Enter           Open

PDF (FOCUS)
Space / ←→      Navigate pages
Cmd/Ctrl + +/-  Zoom
F/F11           Full-screen
H               Highlight
1-6             Color highlights
Cmd/Ctrl + F    Search PDF

COLLECTIONS
Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+N New collection
Alt/Opt + 1-9   Quick add

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