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Reddit Cheatsheet
Master Reddit with this cheatsheet covering essential keyboard shortcuts, browsing tips, markdown formatting, and platform features.
Basic Navigation & Actions
General Keyboard Shortcuts
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Next post |
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Previous post |
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Expand/collapse post content (image, video, text) |
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Open post link in new tab |
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Go to post comments page |
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Upvote post |
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Downvote post |
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Save post |
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Reply to selected item (post or comment) |
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Show keyboard shortcuts guide |
Comment Navigation
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Next comment |
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Previous comment |
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Open comment permalink in new tab |
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Upvote comment |
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Downvote comment |
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Save comment |
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Next top-level comment |
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Previous top-level comment |
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Expand/collapse comment thread |
Useful Tips & Markdown
Browsing Tips
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Filter by Flair: Many subreddits use post flair to categorize content. Look for flair options in the sidebar or search results. |
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Use Multireddits: Group your favorite subreddits into custom feeds called multireddits for focused browsing. Access them from the sidebar. |
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Sort Comments: On comment pages, you can sort by ‘Best’, ‘Top’, ‘New’, ‘Controversial’, ‘Old’, or ‘Q&A’. ‘Q&A’ sorts by top answers and question comments. |
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Collapse Comment Threads: Click the vertical line next to a comment to collapse the entire thread below it. Useful for navigating long discussions. |
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User Tagging: (Requires browser extensions like Reddit Enhancement Suite - RES) Add custom tags to users you encounter frequently. |
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Incognito Browsing: If you just want to browse anonymously without affecting your recommendations or history, use your browser’s incognito mode. |
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Check Submission Age: Pay attention to how old a post is, especially in fast-moving topics. Comments might refer to outdated information. |
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Follow Users: You can follow individual users. Their posts will appear in a dedicated ‘Popular’ or ‘All’ feed if you opt-in via settings. |
Basic Markdown Formatting
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Italic text |
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Bold text |
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Bold and italic text |
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Superscript text |
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Unordered list:
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Ordered list:
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Links & Horizontal Rule
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Horizontal rule: or |
Platform Features
Saving & Hiding Content
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Save Post/Comment |
Click the ‘Save’ button below the item or use keyboard shortcut |
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View Saved Items |
Go to your profile, then click on ‘Saved’. |
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Unsave Post/Comment |
Click the ‘Saved’ button again. |
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Hide Post |
Click the ‘Hide’ button below the post. Hidden posts won’t appear in feeds. |
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View Hidden Posts |
Go to your profile, then click on ‘Hidden’. |
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Unhide Post |
Click the ‘Unhide’ button on the hidden posts page. |
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Note on Hiding |
Hiding is different from blocking. Hiding only affects your view of the post. |
Searching Reddit
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Basic Search |
Type keywords into the search bar at the top. |
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Search within a Subreddit |
Go to the subreddit page, then use the search bar. It will default to searching that community. |
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Search for ‘keyword’ specifically in ‘subredditname’. |
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Find posts or comments by ‘username’ containing ‘keyword’. |
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Search only within the titles of posts. |
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Search for posts linking to URLs containing ‘keyword’. |
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Use quotes |
Search for an exact phrase. |
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Use |
Exclude a term (e.g., |
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Combine Filters |
You can combine multiple filters, e.g., |
User Profiles
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Overview: Shows a mix of posts, comments, and other activity. |
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Posts: Lists only the posts submitted by the user. |
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Comments: Lists only the comments made by the user. |
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History: Your own history of posts and comments (only visible to you). |
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Saved: Your saved posts and comments (only visible to you). |
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Hidden: Your hidden posts (only visible to you). |
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Upvoted/Downvoted: Your upvoted and downvoted items (only visible to you). |
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Awards Received/Given: Shows awards related to your content. |