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Docker Desktop Shortcuts

Docker Desktop keyboard shortcuts for container management and dashboard navigation.

Source: Official documentation · Dataset date 2026-06

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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
Ctrl+1 · Cmd+1
Go to Images
Ctrl2
Ctrl+2 · Cmd+2
Go to Volumes
Ctrl3
Ctrl+3 · Cmd+3
Go to Dev Environments
Ctrl4
Ctrl+4 · Cmd+4
Go to Extensions
Ctrl5
Ctrl+5 · Cmd+5
Open settings
Ctrl,
Ctrl+, · Cmd+,

Terminal & CLI

4 shortcuts
Open terminal in container
Ctrl`
Ctrl+` · Cmd+`
Copy selected text
CtrlC
Ctrl+C · Cmd+C
Paste
CtrlV
Ctrl+V · Cmd+V
Clear terminal
CtrlL
Ctrl+L · Cmd+L

Container Actions

6 shortcuts
Start container
Enter(selected)
Enter
Stop container
CtrlC(inlogs)
Ctrl+C · Cmd+C
Refresh / reload
CtrlR
Ctrl+R · Cmd+R
Zoom in (UI)
Ctrl=
Ctrl+= · Cmd+=
Zoom out (UI)
Ctrl-
Ctrl+- · Cmd+-
Reset zoom
Ctrl0
Ctrl+0 · Cmd+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.

Which operating systems are included for Docker Desktop?

This reference includes shortcuts for Windows · macOS. Availability depends on the action and app version.

Android Studio44 shortcuts→Apache NetBeans28 shortcuts→Claude Code39 shortcuts→DBeaver15 shortcuts→Eclipse30 shortcuts→Emacs44 shortcuts→

See also

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