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Keyboard shortcuts and editor reference

Use keyboard shortcuts and Markdown formatting to move through Limin more quickly.

Last updated July 28, 2026

Creating issues

ShortcutAction
Enter in the titleMove focus to the description
Control/Command + EnterCreate the issue

The Create more switch keeps the dialog open after creation so you can create another issue.

Comments

ShortcutAction
EnterSend a comment or reply
Shift + EnterInsert a line break

The send shortcut does not run while you are entering a URL in the link popover.

Editor formatting

Shortcut or patternAction
Control/Command + SToggle strikethrough
Control/Command + KToggle inline code
Control/Command + Shift + KToggle a code block
Control/Command + LAdd or remove a link on selected text
Shift + EnterInsert a soft line break
@Search for an issue mention

Inside a list, use Enter to create the next item, Tab to indent it and Shift + Tab to move it outward.

Markdown patterns

The editor also recognises common patterns as you type:

  • #, ## or ### for headings.
  • - or * for a bulleted list.
  • 1. for a numbered list.
  • > for a block quote.
  • Backticks for inline code.

Formatting controls are available from the floating editor toolbar.