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ClickUp Shortcuts

This page is a complete keyboard shortcut reference for ClickUp on macOS, covering all 45 shortcuts organized into 5 sections. Whether you’re new to ClickUp or looking to master advanced features, this cheat sheet has every key combination you need — from basic editing and navigation to app-specific power-user actions.

Keyboard shortcuts are the fastest way to work in ClickUp. Every time you use a shortcut instead of reaching for the mouse, you save a few seconds — and those seconds compound into hours over weeks and months. Start with the shortcuts you use most (copy, paste, undo, save), then gradually add app-specific ones as they become relevant to your workflow. Bookmark this page or download the PDF cheat sheet for quick reference.

Using keyboard shortcuts in ClickUp reduces context switching between keyboard and mouse, helping you maintain focus and work more efficiently. Research shows that shortcut-driven workflows can save up to 8 working days per year compared to menu-driven navigation. On macOS, most ClickUp shortcuts follow standard conventions — once you learn the modifier key patterns, new shortcuts become intuitive.

Tips for Learning Shortcuts

  • Practice one new ClickUp shortcut each day. Muscle memory builds faster when you focus on a single combination at a time rather than trying to learn them all at once.
  • Print or bookmark this page for quick reference while working in ClickUp. Having shortcuts visible nearby helps bridge the gap between looking them up and recalling them from memory.
  • Start with the shortcuts you use most. In ClickUp, common actions like copy, paste, undo, and save are worth learning first since they apply across nearly every workflow.

Global12

ActionShortcut
Open Command CenterK
Create TaskT
Open SearchS
Open NotepadP
shortcuts.clickup.showHideSidebarQ
shortcuts.clickup.assignCurrentTaskToYourselfM
shortcuts.clickup.openLinkInNewTabClick
shortcuts.clickup.useEmojiPicker:
shortcuts.clickup.tagAUser@
shortcuts.clickup.mentionATask@@
shortcuts.clickup.mentionADoc@@@
shortcuts.clickup.editMostRecentComment

Text Editor15

ActionShortcut
Slash Commands/
BoldB
ItalicI
HyperlinkK
shortcuts.clickup.duplicateTextBlockD
Apply Highlight ColorH
shortcuts.clickup.createCommentFromSelectedTextM
shortcuts.clickup.createTaskFromSelectedTextT
Inline CodeC
Align LeftL
Align RightR
Align CenterE
Bulleted List9
Checklist8
Numbered List7

Task Actions4

ActionShortcut
Set AssigneeR
shortcuts.clickup.whileCreatingOpenTask1
shortcuts.clickup.whileCreatingMoveToTray2
shortcuts.clickup.whileCreatingCopyUrl3

Desktop App2

ActionShortcut
shortcuts.clickup.quickCreateNewTaskGlobalE
shortcuts.clickup.openAiCommandBarGlobalJ

Frequently Asked Questions

Access ClickUp shortcuts from your menu bar

KeyShortcut detects the active app and shows its shortcuts instantly. No memorization needed.