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Box Hubs provides keyboard shortcuts for both building a Hub and reading one, so you can work without reaching for the mouse. Shortcuts differ by mode: Edit Mode shortcuts apply while you build a Hub, and View Mode shortcuts apply while you read one. In this article, Alt/Option indicates to press the Alt key on Windows, and the Option key on Mac. ⌘ / Ctrl indicates the Command key on Mac, and the Ctrl key on Windows. Shortcuts that produce a question mark are written as Shift + /, the keys you press to enter ?.

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Open the Keyboard Shortcuts panel

The Keyboard Shortcuts panel lists every available shortcut and stays open while you work, so you can try shortcuts as you learn them. To open the panel, use either method:
  • Press Alt/Option + Shift + /.
  • Select the ellipsis (…) > Show Keyboard Shortcuts.
The panel opens beside your Hub content with two tabs, Edit Mode and View Mode. Select a tab to see the shortcuts for that mode. To close the panel, select the close icon (X) or press Alt/Option + Shift + / again.

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View Mode shortcuts

Use these shortcuts while you read a Hub.
Box AI for Hubs is available to Enterprise Plus and Enterprise Advanced plans. For details, see Box AI for Hubs.

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Edit Mode shortcuts

Use these shortcuts while you build a Hub in the Box Hubs builder. To open a Hub in edit mode, go to the upper-right corner and select Edit. For details, see Working with the Box Hubs Builder.

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Block actions

Select a block before you use these shortcuts.

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Text formatting

Use these shortcuts in text blocks, such as Paragraph and Call Out. Select the text you want to change, then press the shortcut.

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Content creation

⌘ / Ctrl + S saves your changes without notifying collaborators. To send a notification, select Save > Save & Notify Collaborators. For details, see Notify collaborators of changes.
Last modified on August 27, 2026