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.
- Create new issueC
- Go to BoardGthenB
- Edit issueE
- Move issue up in backlogAltUp
- Search issues / quick search/
- Open recent issuesGthenR
Global
7 shortcuts
Create new issue
C
WindowsCmacOSCLinuxC
Search issues / quick search
/
Windows/macOS/Linux/
Show keyboard shortcuts
?
Windows?macOS?Linux?
Navigation
6 shortcutsIssue Actions
9 shortcuts
Edit issue
E
WindowsEmacOSELinuxE
Assign issue to me
I
WindowsImacOSILinuxI
Comment on issue
M
WindowsMmacOSMLinuxM
Log work
L
WindowsLmacOSLLinuxL
Link issue
K
WindowsKmacOSKLinuxK
Attach file
A
WindowsAmacOSALinuxA
Watch / stop watching issue
W
WindowsWmacOSWLinuxW
Vote for issue
V
WindowsVmacOSVLinuxV
Transition issue
T
WindowsTmacOSTLinuxT
Board
5 shortcuts
Move issue to bottom
AltShiftDown
WindowsAltShiftDownmacOS⌥⇧DownLinuxAltShiftDown
Alt+Shift+Down · Opt+Shift+Down
Rank issue to top of sprint
CtrlAltShiftT
WindowsCtrlAltShiftTmacOS⌘⌥⇧TLinuxCtrlAltShiftT
Ctrl+Alt+Shift+T · Cmd+Opt+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.
Which operating systems are included for Jira?
This reference includes shortcuts for Windows · macOS · Linux. Availability depends on the action and app version.
