Use keyboard shortcuts in Todoist

Available for

  • Beginner
  • Pro
  • Business

Platforms

  • Web
  • macOS
  • iOS
  • Android
  • Windows 10

Save time and effort on repetitive actions with Todoist keyboard shortcuts! Some shortcuts can be used anywhere in the apps, while others only work when adding or editing tasks.

General shortcuts

Give these shortcuts a try when using the Todoist app. Search for tasks, show or hide the sidebar, print your task lists, and more.

ActionmacOS ShortcutWindows Shortcut
Quick AddQQ
Search / or F / or F
Dismiss/CancelEscEsc
Open/close sidebarMM
Show keyboard shortcuts??
Open Quick Find Cmd ⌘ + K Ctrl + K
Print current view Cmd ⌘ + P Ctrl + P
Zoom in Cmd ⌘ + = Ctrl + =
Zoom out Cmd ⌘ + Minus Sign (-) Ctrl + Minus (-)
Reset zoom level Cmd ⌘ + 0 Ctrl + 0

Navigation shortcuts

Use these shortcuts to quickly move between tasks, views, account settings, and more.

ActionShortcut
Open task in its project Shift ⇧ + G
Open ProductivityO then P
Open helpO then H
Open notifications O then N
Open profile photo menu O then U
Move focus upK or
Move focus downJ or
Move focus to the right
Move focus to the left 
Go to homeH, or G then
Go to Inbox G then I
Go to Today G then T
Go to Upcoming G then U
Go to labels G then L
Go to projects G then P
Go to section G then /
Open settingsO then S
Open themeO then T
Open activity logG then A
Open Filters & LabelsG then V

Global shortcuts

Global keyboard shortcuts can be used when Todoist is minimized. Use the default shortcuts below or customize your shortcuts in Todoist, so they fit nicely with your workflow.

ActionShortcut
Show/hide Todoist Cmd ⌘ + Ctrl ⌃ + T
Open Quick Add Option ⌥ + Space

Task shortcuts

Task shortcuts let you quickly create new tasks or organize existing tasks, so you can optimize your workflow and get more work done.

Quick Add

Open Quick Add and type these shortcuts into the task field to add details like a project, priority level, or assignee.

ActionShortcut
Set a priority level p1, p2, p3, p4
Pick a project#
Pick a section/
Add an assignee+
Add a label@
Add a reminder!
Add a deadline{date}

Create tasks

Use these shortcuts to quickly decide where and how to create new tasks. You’ll see different shortcut actions whether you’re creating a new task or making changes to an existing one.

ActionShortcut
Add new task to the bottom of listA
Add new task to the top of list Shift ⇧ + A
Save a newly created task and create a new one belowEnter
Save changes to an existing task and create a new task below Shift ⇧ + Enter
Save a new task or save changes to an existing one and create a new task aboveCtrl + Enter

Manage tasks

Use these shortcuts to edit, move, complete, or delete tasks.

ActionmacOS ShortcutWindows Shortcut
Complete focused taskEE
Complete and archive recurring taskShift ⇧ + Click the checkboxShift + Click the checkbox
Open task view EnterEnter
Edit task

Cmd ⌘ + E

Option ⌥ + Click

Ctrl + E

Alt + Click

Save editsCmd ⌘ + EnterCtrl + Enter
Set dateTT
Remove date Shift ⇧ + TShift + T
Set priority level1, 2, 3, 41, 2, 3, 4
Change priority levelYY
CommentCC
Add label LL
Assign/reassignShift ⇧ + RShift + R
Move to … VV
More task actions ..
Select focused task X, or Cmd ⌘ + ClickCtrl + Click
Select multiple tasksCmd ⌘ + Click, or Shift ⇧ + ClickCtrl + Click, or Shift + Click
Move focus to multi-select toolbar,,
Delete selected task Cmd ⌘ + DeleteShift + Delete
Copy link to taskShift ⇧ + Cmd ⌘ + CShift + Ctrl + C
Move to the task above the task currently being editedCmd +Ctrl +
Move to the task below the task currently being editedCmd ⌘ + Ctrl +

Sort tasks

Use these shortcuts when sorting tasks according to project, assignee, and more.

ActionShortcut
Sort by dateD
Sort by priorityP
Sort by nameN
Sort by assigneeR

Sub-task shortcuts

Use these shortcuts to create, hide, or remove sub-tasks. Make sure the task is focused and you’ve applied the list layout to your project or view before giving these a try.

ActionmacOS ShortcutWindows Shortcut
Increase indent of focused task Control ⌃ + ] Ctrl + ]
Decrease indent of focused task Control ⌃ + [ Ctrl + [
See or hide sub-tasks Shift ⇧ + E Shift + E

Project shortcuts

Use these shortcuts to create and manage your Todoist projects.

ActionShortcut
Change to list/board/calendar layout* Shift ⇧ + V
Add sectionS
Share project Shift ⇧ + S
Sort by dateD
Sort by priorityP
Sort alphabeticallyN
Sort by assigneeR
Open more project actionsW

* The calendar layout is only available to Todoist Pro or Business customers.

Upcoming view shortcuts

Use these shortcuts when navigating the Upcoming view.

ActionmacOS ShortcutWindows Shortcut
Go to today in Upcoming Option ⌥ + Shift ⇧ + YHome
Next week in Upcoming Shift ⇧ + Shift +
Previous week in Upcoming Shift ⇧ + Shift +

Calendar layout shortcuts

If you’re a Todoist Pro or Business customer, you get access to the calendar layout. Use these shortcuts to review your weekly tasks or get an overview of this month’s workload without lifting your fingers off the keyboard.

ActionmacOS ShortcutWindows Shortcut
Go back to todayT or Shift ⇧ + Option⌥ + YT or Shift + Option + Y
Go to next weekShift ⇧ + →Shift + →
Go to previous weekShift ⇧ + ←Shift + ←

Multi-window shortcuts

Open multiple Todoist windows on your desktop app for easy reference, or keep a window visible at all times to never lose the Todoist window again.

ActionShortcut
Open current view in new windowShift ⇧ + Cmd ⌘ + N
Open new Home view windowShift ⇧ + Option ⌥ + Cmd ⌘ + N
Float window on topOption ⌥ + Cmd ⌘ +F

Get in touch

If you’ve questions or problems with any of the keyboard shortcuts in Todoist, get in touch with us. We—Dermot, Summer, Melis, and our other 14 teammates—are more than happy to help!