Useful Shortcuts for Cot Editor
Here is a summary of shortcuts and convenient ways to use Cot Editor for macOS.
Posted at: 2022.7.7
Default Shortcuts
Text Operations
Since Cot Editor is a text editor, you should master the text operation shortcuts. The basics such as copy and paste are the same as macOS shortcuts, but here are some editor-specific ones.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select | Shift + Arrow Key |
| Select word | Command + D |
| Search selected text | (With text selected) Command + E |
| Look up selected text in dictionary | Command + Ctrl + D |
| Rectangular selection | Option(alt) + Drag |
| Select multiple rectangles | Command + Option(alt) + Drag |
| Shift line | Command + or |
| Duplicate line | Command + Shift + D |
Rectangular selection is a subtly convenient feature, so be sure to use it. Also, "search selected text" is quietly useful.
Additionally, for shifting lines, in programming-oriented editors you can do this with just Tab, but in Cot Editor the shortcut is different, so if you use both, it might be a little confusing.
Editor Operations
Next, let's look at shortcuts for operating the editor itself.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Split editor | Command + Option(alt) + Enter |
| Move between split editors | Command + Option(alt) + Ctrl + Arrow Key |
| Show inspector | Command + I |
Splitting the editor is useful when working while comparing documents. You can move between split screens with shortcuts, so it's helpful for speeding up work when you want to focus on writing or coding.
Showing the inspector is convenient when you want to check the number of characters or lines.
Convenient Keyboard Operations in Cot Editor
When using Cot Editor for text writing, it is often used in combination with other apps like browsers rather than on its own, so it is best to master the text operation shortcuts.
If you work with data operations, mastering rectangular selection, replace, search, and regular expressions can greatly speed up data formatting tasks.
On the other hand, if you use it for programming, you often code while comparing multiple related programs, so you should master the editor operation shortcuts.
However, when it comes to whether Cot Editor is easy to use for coding, there are many other editors that are easier to use. So, if coding becomes your main task, consider using another editor with more extensive shortcuts and plugin support.