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.
- Go to ContainersCtrl1
- Open terminal in containerCtrl`
- Start containerEnter(selected)
- Go to ImagesCtrl2
- Go to VolumesCtrl3
- Go to Dev EnvironmentsCtrl4
Navigation
7 shortcuts
Go to Containers
Ctrl1
WinCtrl1Mac⌘1
Go to Images
Ctrl2
WinCtrl2Mac⌘2
Go to Volumes
Ctrl3
WinCtrl3Mac⌘3
Go to Dev Environments
Ctrl4
WinCtrl4Mac⌘4
Go to Extensions
Ctrl5
WinCtrl5Mac⌘5
Search
CtrlK
WinCtrlKMac⌘K
Open settings
Ctrl,
WinCtrl,Mac⌘,
Terminal & CLI
4 shortcuts
Open terminal in container
Ctrl`
WinCtrl`Mac⌘`
Copy selected text
CtrlC
WinCtrlCMac⌘C
Paste
CtrlV
WinCtrlVMac⌘V
Clear terminal
CtrlL
WinCtrlLMac⌘L
Container Actions
6 shortcuts
Start container
Enter(selected)
WinEnter(selected)MacReturn(selected)
Stop container
CtrlC(inlogs)
WinCtrlC(inlogs)Mac⌘C(inlogs)
Refresh / reload
CtrlR
WinCtrlRMac⌘R
Zoom in (UI)
Ctrl=
WinCtrl=Mac⌘=
Zoom out (UI)
Ctrl-
WinCtrl-Mac⌘-
Reset zoom
Ctrl0
WinCtrl0Mac⌘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.
