Mac vs Windows/Linux: Where shortcuts use a modifier key, Mac uses Cmd while Windows and Linux use Ctrl.
Playback
Control reading playback without reaching for the mouse.| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Play / Pause | Space |
| Stop (exit focus mode) | Enter |
| Previous word | Left Arrow |
| Next word | Right Arrow |
| Increase speed (+25 WPM) | Up Arrow |
| Decrease speed (-25 WPM) | Down Arrow |
| Toggle repeat mode | R |
Navigation (Vim-style)
For Vim users, familiar motion keys work throughout the app.| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Previous word | H |
| Next word | L |
| Decrease speed | J |
| Increase speed | K |
Library
Navigate and manage your library without leaving the keyboard.| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open library / Toggle search | S |
| Open library | O |
| Navigate up in library | Up Arrow or K |
| Navigate down in library | Down Arrow or J |
| Edit selected read | E |
| Delete selected read | D |
| Add new read | N |
Multi-select: Hold
Shift and click to select multiple items in your library for bulk actions.General
Essential shortcuts for the rest of the app.| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Preferences | P |
| Toggle fullscreen | Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + F |
| Find in page (desktop only) | Cmd/Ctrl + F |
| Save progress | Cmd/Ctrl + S |
| Toggle shortcut hints | ` (backtick) |
| Close panel / Exit fullscreen | Escape |
Context-Sensitive Behavior
Some shortcuts behave differently depending on what’s open.Arrow keys
Arrow keys
- No panels open: Up/Down adjust speed, Left/Right navigate words
- Library open: Up/Down navigate between reads
- Other panels open: Arrow keys may be used by the panel (e.g., for lists)
Enter key
Enter key
- During playback: Stops playback and exits focus mode
- Panel open: Closes the topmost panel
Escape key
Escape key
- Fullscreen mode: Exits fullscreen first
- Panel open: Closes the topmost panel
- Multiple panels: Closes panels one at a time from top to bottom
Platform Notes
Desktop (Mac)
Full keyboard support including native shortcuts like Cmd+O for opening files and Cmd+F for find-in-page.
Desktop (Windows/Linux)
Same shortcuts using Ctrl instead of Cmd. All features work identically.
Web
All shortcuts work except platform-specific features like find-in-page.
Mobile
Keyboards shortcuts work with external keyboards. See touch controls in Reading & Playback.
Quick Reference Card
- Mac
- Windows / Linux
| Category | Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Playback | Space | Play / Pause |
| Playback | Enter | Stop |
| Playback | R | Repeat mode |
| Speed | Up / K | Faster |
| Speed | Down / J | Slower |
| Words | Left / H | Previous |
| Words | Right / L | Next |
| Panels | S | Library + search |
| Panels | O | Library |
| Panels | P | Preferences |
| Panels | N | Add read |
| Panels | E | Edit read |
| Panels | Escape | Close panel |
| System | Cmd + S | Save |
| System | Cmd + Shift + F | Fullscreen |