Quip keyboard shortcuts let you perform common formatting, navigation, and editing actions without using the mouse. This article lists shortcuts organized by platform — Mac, Windows, and mobile — so you can quickly find the shortcut you need for your device.
Use these shortcuts when working in Quip on a Mac.
| Action | Mac Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Bold | Cmd + B |
| Italic | Cmd + I |
| Underline | Cmd + U |
| Undo | Cmd + Z |
| Redo | Cmd + Shift + Z |
| Insert link | Cmd + K |
| Search documents | Cmd + K (from home screen) |
| New document | Cmd + N |
| Comment | Cmd + Shift + M |
| Strikethrough | Cmd + Shift + X |
| Heading 1 | Cmd + Opt + 1 |
| Heading 2 | Cmd + Opt + 2 |
| Bullet list | Cmd + Shift + 8 |
| Numbered list | Cmd + Shift + 7 |
Use these shortcuts when working in Quip on Windows.
| Action | Windows Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Bold | Ctrl + B |
| Italic | Ctrl + I |
| Underline | Ctrl + U |
| Undo | Ctrl + Z |
| Redo | Ctrl + Y |
| Insert link | Ctrl + K |
| New document | Ctrl + N |
| Comment | Ctrl + Shift + M |
| Strikethrough | Ctrl + Shift + X |
| Heading 1 | Ctrl + Alt + 1 |
| Heading 2 | Ctrl + Alt + 2 |
| Bullet list | Ctrl + Shift + 8 |
| Numbered list | Ctrl + Shift + 7 |
The Quip mobile app supports touch gestures and a formatting toolbar rather than keyboard shortcuts. When using Quip with a Bluetooth keyboard connected to an iOS or Android device, most Mac shortcuts apply using the Command key.
Example: A sales rep editing a proposal on an iPad with a Magic Keyboard can use Cmd + B to bold a key term and Cmd + K to insert a link to a related document, just as they would on a Mac.
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