Cheat sheet guide
Asana shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 28 searchable Asana keyboard shortcuts across 4 categories. Start with the shortcuts for Global, Task Actions, Navigation, View, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
- Switch OS tabs for Windows, macOS, or Linux shortcuts.
- Use / to jump to search instantly.
- Use Compare mode when moving between machines.
- Print or save the page as a compact PDF cheat sheet.
Global
7 shortcuts
Create new task
Tab+Q
WinTab+QMacTab+QLinuxTab+Q
Quick add (anywhere)
Shift+Q
WinShift+QMacShift+QLinuxShift+Q
Search
Ctrl+K
WinCtrl+KMac⌘KLinuxCtrl+K
Jump to My Tasks
Tab+M
WinTab+MMacTab+MLinuxTab+M
Jump to Inbox
Tab+I
WinTab+IMacTab+ILinuxTab+I
Show keyboard shortcuts
?
Win?Mac?Linux?
Close / cancel
Esc
WinEscMacEscLinuxEsc
Task Actions
9 shortcuts
Mark task complete
Tab+C
WinTab+CMacTab+CLinuxTab+C
Mark task liked
Tab+L
WinTab+LMacTab+LLinuxTab+L
Assign to me
Tab+M
WinTab+MMacTab+MLinuxTab+M
Set due date
Tab+D
WinTab+DMacTab+DLinuxTab+D
Add subtask
Tab+S
WinTab+SMacTab+SLinuxTab+S
Add tag
Tab+T
WinTab+TMacTab+TLinuxTab+T
Attach file
Tab+A
WinTab+AMacTab+ALinuxTab+A
Delete task
Tab+Backspace
WinTab+BackspaceMacTab+⌫LinuxTab+Backspace
Duplicate task
Ctrl+D
WinCtrl+DMac⌘DLinuxCtrl+D
Navigation
7 shortcuts
Select task above
Up
WinUpMacUpLinuxUp
Select task below
Down
WinDownMacDownLinuxDown
Indent task (make subtask)
Tab
WinTabMacTabLinuxTab
Unindent task
Shift+Tab
WinShift+TabMacShift+TabLinuxShift+Tab
Add task above
Ctrl+Shift+Enter
WinCtrl+Shift+EnterMac⌘Shift+EnterLinuxCtrl+Shift+Enter
Add task below
Enter
WinEnterMacEnterLinuxEnter
Open task detail
Tab+Enter
WinTab+EnterMacTab+EnterLinuxTab+Enter
View
5 shortcuts
Switch to List view
Tab+1
WinTab+1MacTab+1LinuxTab+1
Switch to Board view
Tab+2
WinTab+2MacTab+2LinuxTab+2
Switch to Timeline view
Tab+3
WinTab+3MacTab+3LinuxTab+3
Switch to Calendar view
Tab+4
WinTab+4MacTab+4LinuxTab+4
Toggle sidebar
Tab+\
WinTab+\MacTab+\LinuxTab+\
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find Asana shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as create new task.
Can I print this Asana shortcut cheat sheet?
Yes. Use the Print / PDF button or your browser print command to save a compact cheat sheet.
Does this page include Windows and Mac shortcuts for Asana?
Yes. Use the OS tabs to switch between Windows and macOS shortcuts. For example, Create new task is Tab+Q on Windows and Tab+Q on macOS where available.
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