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Following is a categorized list of the most common keyboard shortcuts used in Open Live Writer:
BLOG & POSTING Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + N | Creates a new post |
| Ctrl + G | Creates a new page |
| Ctrl + O | Open recently posted |
| Ctrl + S | Save a post |
| Ctrl + Shift + P | Publish a post |
| Ctrl + Shift + D | Post draft to blog |
| Ctrl + K | Insert hyperlink |
| Ctrl + J | Add picture from computer |
| Ctrl + Shift + C | Set categories or Labels |
| Ctrl + Shift + J | Add picture from the web |
| Shift + F11 | Switch to source view |
| Ctrl + F11 | Update blog theme |
| F11 | Switch to edit view |
| F12 | Switch to preview view |
| F2 | See post properties like keywords and post date |
TEXT Formatting Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + B | Bold |
| Ctrl + I | Italicize |
| Ctrl + H | Strikethrough |
| Ctrl + U | Underline |
| Ctrl + = | Subscript |
| Ctrl + Shift + = | Superscript |
| Ctrl + Shift + L | Bullets |
| Ctrl + Space | Clear formatting |
| Ctrl + E | Center text |
| Ctrl + L | Align text left |
| Ctrl + R | Align text Right |
| Ctrl + Shift + N | New paragraph |
| Ctrl + Left Alt + 1 | Heading 1 |
| Ctrl + Left Alt + 2 | Heading 2 |
| Ctrl + Left Alt + 3 | Heading 3 |
| Ctrl + Left Alt + 4 | Heading 4 |
| Ctrl + Left Alt + 5 | Heading 5 |
| Ctrl + Left Alt + 6 | Heading 6 |
| Ctrl + Left Shift | Set text direction from left to right |
| Ctrl + Right Shift | Set text direction from right to left |
PHOTO Editing Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| PrntScr + Ctrl + V | Takes screenshot from your desktop screen and then press Ctrl + V to paste it in OLW |
GENERAL Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + X | Cut |
| Ctrl + C | Copy |
| Ctrl + V | Paste |
| Ctrl + Left Alt + V | Ctrl+Left Alt+V |
| Ctrl + A | Select all |
| Ctrl + F | Find |
| Ctrl + Z | Undo |
| Ctrl + Y | Redo |
| Ctrl + P | |
| Ctrl + F1 | Show or hide ribbon |
| F1 | Get Help for OLW |
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This is so far the complete list of keyboard shortcuts which are supported by Open Live Writer's latest build. I will keep updating the list to add more useful shortcuts. I hope this makes your posting hobby even more worthwhile. Let me know if you needed any help. Peace and blessings buddies! =)
