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JupyterLab usage

JupyterLab provides two modes, edit mode and command mode. Switching from one mode to the othe can be done with "Esc" and "Enter" keys. Current activated mode is shown in footer status bar.

Here are the most commun JupyterLab key bindings:

Current mode Key Description
Edit Esc Enter command mode
Command Enter Enter edit mode in currently selected cell
Edit Shift + Enter Execute current cell and move to next one (create a new cell at bottom)
Edit Ctrl + Enter Execute current cell and don't move
Command A Insert new cell above
Command B Insert new cell bellow
Command X Cut selected cell
Command V Paste cut cell
Command M Change current cell type to Markdown
Command y Change current cell type to Code
Ctrl + Shift + L Open launcher tab
Ctrl + B Show/hide left side bar