The command palette, sometimes referred to as the command pane, is a [[Core plugins|core plugin]] that provides easy access to some actions in Obsidian that you might otherwise have to dig into menus to use. Command palette is enabled by default. The default keyboard shortcut for the command palette is `CMD/CTRL+P`. This shortcut brings up a dialog box that prompts you to type a command. Selecting the command executes it. The command palette is also a great way to refresh your memory on keyboard shortcuts for commands, as they also appear in the list. ![[command-palette-shortcuts.png]] ## Pinned commands In Settings > Command palette, next to *New pinned command*, select a command. Now, exit out of Settings and open up the command palette. The command you pinned is at the very top of the list. > [!tip] Hotkeys > Another way to access commands quickly is to [[Assigning custom hotkeys|assign custom hotkeys]] for them.