Cheat sheet guide
Docker Desktop shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 17 searchable Docker Desktop keyboard shortcuts across 3 categories. Start with the shortcuts for Navigation, Terminal & CLI, Container Actions, 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.
Navigation
7 shortcuts
Go to Containers
Ctrl+1
WinCtrl+1Mac⌘1
Go to Images
Ctrl+2
WinCtrl+2Mac⌘2
Go to Volumes
Ctrl+3
WinCtrl+3Mac⌘3
Go to Dev Environments
Ctrl+4
WinCtrl+4Mac⌘4
Go to Extensions
Ctrl+5
WinCtrl+5Mac⌘5
Search
Ctrl+K
WinCtrl+KMac⌘K
Open settings
Ctrl+,
WinCtrl+,Mac⌘,
Terminal & CLI
4 shortcuts
Open terminal in container
Ctrl+`
WinCtrl+`Mac⌘`
Copy selected text
Ctrl+C
WinCtrl+CMac⌘C
Paste
Ctrl+V
WinCtrl+VMac⌘V
Clear terminal
Ctrl+L
WinCtrl+LMac⌘L
Container Actions
6 shortcuts
Start container
Enter(selected)
WinEnter(selected)MacReturn(selected)
Stop container
Ctrl+C(inlogs)
WinCtrl+C(inlogs)Mac⌘C(inlogs)
Refresh / reload
Ctrl+R
WinCtrl+RMac⌘R
Zoom in (UI)
Ctrl+=
WinCtrl+=Mac⌘=
Zoom out (UI)
Ctrl+-
WinCtrl+-Mac⌘-
Reset zoom
Ctrl+0
WinCtrl+0Mac⌘0
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find Docker Desktop shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as go to containers.
Can I print this Docker Desktop 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 Docker Desktop?
Yes. Use the OS tabs to switch between Windows and macOS shortcuts. For example, Go to Containers is Ctrl+1 on Windows and ⌘1 on macOS where available.
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