Working with Files Using Scrivener Keyboard Shortcuts
Part of the Scrivener For Dummies Cheat Sheet
The keyboard shortcuts in this table give you quick access to some of Scrivener’s most helpful functions for working with files. Press these button combinations to make file changes, instead of clicking buttons on the toolbar or choosing options from the Scrivener menus.
| Command | Mac Shortcut | Windows Shortcut |
|---|---|---|
| Add a Text Document | Command key+N | Ctrl+N |
| Add a Folder | Option+Command key+N | Ctrl+Shift+N |
| Import Files | Shift+Command key+I | Ctrl+Shift+J |
| Export Files | Shift+Command key+E | Ctrl+Shift+X |
| Take Snapshot | Command key+5 | Ctrl+5 |
| Take Snapshot with Title | Shift+Command key+5 | Ctrl+Shift+5 |
| Merge | Shift+Command key+M | Ctrl+M |
| Split at Selection | Command key+K | Ctrl+K |
| Split with Selection as Title | Option+Command key+K | Ctrl+Shift+K |
