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Things 3 Shortcuts

Things 3 keyboard shortcuts for macOS: creating to-dos, scheduling, organizing and navigating lists. vmacOS

Source: Official documentation · Dataset date 2026-06

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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
Cmd+N
New to-do at top of list
⌘⌥N
Cmd+Opt+N
New heading
⇧⌘N
Shift+Cmd+N
Quick Entry (global)
⌃Space
Ctrl+Space
Quick Entry with autofill
⌃⌥Space
Ctrl+Opt+Space

Edit a to-do

7 shortcuts
Complete to-do
⌘.
Cmd+.
Cancel to-do
⌥⌘.
Opt+Cmd+.
Show When (schedule)
⌘S
Cmd+S
Add deadline
⇧⌘D
Shift+Cmd+D
Add tags
⇧⌘T
Shift+Cmd+T
Move to list
⌘⌃M
Cmd+Ctrl+M
Delete to-do
⌘⌫
Cmd+⌫

Navigate lists

6 shortcuts
Go to Inbox
⌘1
Cmd+1
Go to Today
⌘2
Cmd+2
Go to Upcoming
⌘3
Cmd+3
Go to Anytime
⌘4
Cmd+4
Go to Someday
⌘5
Cmd+5
Quick Find
⌘F
Cmd+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.

Which operating systems are included for Things 3?

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

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