Cheat sheet guide
Jira shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 27 searchable Jira keyboard shortcuts across 4 categories. Start with the shortcuts for Global, Navigation, Issue Actions, Board, 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 issue
C
WinCMacCLinuxC
Search issues / quick search
/
Win/Mac/Linux/
Open recent issues
GthenR
WinGthenRMacGthenRLinuxGthenR
Submit a form
Alt+S
WinAlt+SMac⌥SLinuxAlt+S
Show keyboard shortcuts
?
Win?Mac?Linux?
Close dialog / menu
Esc
WinEscMacEscLinuxEsc
Focus search
Ctrl+Alt+S
WinCtrl+Alt+SMac⌘⌥SLinuxCtrl+Alt+S
Navigation
6 shortcuts
Go to Board
GthenB
WinGthenBMacGthenBLinuxGthenB
Go to Backlog
GthenK
WinGthenKMacGthenKLinuxGthenK
Go to active sprint
GthenS
WinGthenSMacGthenSLinuxGthenS
Go to Reports
GthenE
WinGthenEMacGthenELinuxGthenE
Go to project settings
GthenT
WinGthenTMacGthenTLinuxGthenT
Go to people
GthenU
WinGthenUMacGthenULinuxGthenU
Issue Actions
9 shortcuts
Edit issue
E
WinEMacELinuxE
Assign issue to me
I
WinIMacILinuxI
Comment on issue
M
WinMMacMLinuxM
Log work
L
WinLMacLLinuxL
Link issue
K
WinKMacKLinuxK
Attach file
A
WinAMacALinuxA
Watch / stop watching issue
W
WinWMacWLinuxW
Vote for issue
V
WinVMacVLinuxV
Transition issue
T
WinTMacTLinuxT
Board
5 shortcuts
Move issue up in backlog
Alt+Up
WinAlt+UpMac⌥UpLinuxAlt+Up
Move issue down in backlog
Alt+Down
WinAlt+DownMac⌥DownLinuxAlt+Down
Move issue to top
Alt+Shift+Up
WinAlt+Shift+UpMac⌥⇧UpLinuxAlt+Shift+Up
Move issue to bottom
Alt+Shift+Down
WinAlt+Shift+DownMac⌥⇧DownLinuxAlt+Shift+Down
Rank issue to top of sprint
Ctrl+Alt+Shift+T
WinCtrl+Alt+Shift+TMac⌘⌥⇧TLinuxCtrl+Alt+Shift+T
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find Jira shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as create new issue.
Can I print this Jira 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 Jira?
Yes. Use the OS tabs to switch between Windows and macOS shortcuts. For example, Create new issue is C on Windows and C on macOS where available.
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