# Global shortcut key to quick-add new note

**URL:** <https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/global-shortcut-key-to-quick-add-new-note/48638>\
**Category:** Features\
**Created:** [14 February 2026 10:59 UTC](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/global-shortcut-key-to-quick-add-new-note/48638 "2026-02-14T10:59:48Z")\
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**Author:** ![LeoW](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/discourse.joplinapp.org/leow/32/22171_2.png) [@LeoW](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/u/LeoW)\
**Post date:** [15 February 2026 02:18 UTC](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/global-shortcut-key-to-quick-add-new-note/48638/2 "2026-02-15T02:18:59Z")

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Hi,

I haven't tried your specific requirements but I use a keyboard mapping utility called autohotkey and you can have an ai like chat gpt create the script/macro for you.

Here. I just had gpt create the macro you need.

[Autohotkey macro to launch and switch to Joplin and create a new note.](https://chatgpt.com/s/t_69912bad5d548191ad1a7cfad9ae06e2)

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