Cheat sheet guide
Things 3 shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 18 searchable Things 3 keyboard shortcuts across 3 categories. Start with the shortcuts for Create, Edit a to-do, Navigate lists, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
- New to-do⌘N
- Complete to-do⌘.
- Go to Inbox⌘1
- New to-do at top of list⌘⌥N
- New heading⇧⌘N
- Quick Entry (global)⌃Space
Create
5 shortcuts
New to-do
⌘N
Mac⌘N
New to-do at top of list
⌘⌥N
Mac⌘⌥N
New heading
⇧⌘N
Mac⇧⌘N
Quick Entry (global)
⌃Space
Mac⌃Space
Quick Entry with autofill
⌃⌥Space
Mac⌃⌥Space
Edit a to-do
7 shortcuts
Complete to-do
⌘.
Mac⌘.
Cancel to-do
⌥⌘.
Mac⌥⌘.
Show When (schedule)
⌘S
Mac⌘S
Add deadline
⇧⌘D
Mac⇧⌘D
Add tags
⇧⌘T
Mac⇧⌘T
Move to list
⌘⌃M
Mac⌘⌃M
Delete to-do
⌘⌫
Mac⌘⌫
Navigate lists
6 shortcuts
Go to Inbox
⌘1
Mac⌘1
Go to Today
⌘2
Mac⌘2
Go to Upcoming
⌘3
Mac⌘3
Go to Anytime
⌘4
Mac⌘4
Go to Someday
⌘5
Mac⌘5
Quick Find
⌘F
Mac⌘F
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find Things 3 shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as new to-do.
Can I print this Things 3 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 Things 3?
Yes. Use the OS tabs to switch between Windows and macOS shortcuts. For example, New to-do is — on Windows and ⌘N on macOS where available.
