Cheat sheet guide
Todoist shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 27 searchable Todoist keyboard shortcuts across 4 categories. Start with the shortcuts for Adding Tasks, Task Actions, Navigation, Views & App, 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.
Adding Tasks
6 shortcuts
Add task (in inbox)
Q
WinQMacQ
Add task below
Enter
WinEnterMacReturn
Add task above
Shift+Enter
WinShift+EnterMac⇧Return
Add sub-task
Ctrl+Enter
WinCtrl+EnterMac⌘Return
Save task
Ctrl+Enter
WinCtrl+EnterMac⌘Return
Discard task
Esc
WinEscMacEsc
Task Actions
10 shortcuts
Complete task
Ctrl+Enter(inlist)
WinCtrl+Enter(inlist)Mac⌘Return(inlist)
Edit selected task
E
WinEMacE
Delete task
Backspace
WinBackspaceMac⌫
Schedule task
Ctrl+Shift+D
WinCtrl+Shift+DMac⌘⇧D
Set priority 1
Ctrl+1
WinCtrl+1Mac⌘1
Set priority 2
Ctrl+2
WinCtrl+2Mac⌘2
Set priority 3
Ctrl+3
WinCtrl+3Mac⌘3
Set priority 4 (none)
Ctrl+4
WinCtrl+4Mac⌘4
Duplicate task
Ctrl+D
WinCtrl+DMac⌘D
Move to project
Ctrl+Shift+M
WinCtrl+Shift+MMac⌘⇧M
Navigation
7 shortcuts
Go to inbox
GthenI
WinGthenIMacGthenI
Go to today
GthenT
WinGthenTMacGthenT
Go to upcoming
GthenU
WinGthenUMacGthenU
Quick search
Ctrl+K
WinCtrl+KMac⌘K
Toggle sidebar
Ctrl+M
WinCtrl+MMac⌘M
Next item
Down/J
WinDown/JMacDown/J
Previous item
Up/K
WinUp/KMacUp/K
Views & App
4 shortcuts
Switch to list view
VthenL
WinVthenLMacVthenL
Switch to board view
VthenB
WinVthenBMacVthenB
Undo
Ctrl+Z
WinCtrl+ZMac⌘Z
Open quick-add dialog
Ctrl+Alt+A
WinCtrl+Alt+AMac⌘⌥A
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find Todoist shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as add task (in inbox).
Can I print this Todoist 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 Todoist?
Yes. Use the OS tabs to switch between Windows and macOS shortcuts. For example, Add task (in inbox) is Q on Windows and Q on macOS where available.
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