This page is a complete keyboard shortcut reference for Todoist on macOS, covering all 30 shortcuts organized into 6 sections. Whether you’re new to Todoist 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 Todoist. 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 Todoist 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 Todoist shortcuts follow standard conventions — once you learn the modifier key patterns, new shortcuts become intuitive.
Tips for Learning Shortcuts
- Practice one new Todoist 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 Todoist. 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 Todoist, common actions like copy, paste, undo, and save are worth learning first since they apply across nearly every workflow.
General10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Add Task | ⌘N |
| Search | ⌘F |
| Complete Task | ⌘. |
| Edit Task | ⌘E |
| Go to Inbox | ⌘1 |
| Go to Today | ⌘T |
| Set Due Date | ⇧⌘D |
| Set Priority | ⌘P |
| Add Label | ⌘L |
| Add Comment | ⇧⌘M |
Global2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Show/hide Todoist | ⌃⌘T |
| Open task Quick Add | ⌃⌘A |
General6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open or close menu | M |
| Go to Home view | H |
| Add a task (with Quick Add) | Q |
| Add a task at the bottom of the list | A |
| Add a section | S |
| Switch to the Board view | ⇧V |
Adding and editing tasks6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Cancel current changes | Esc |
| Save a newly created task and create a new one below it | ↩ |
| Save changes to an existing task and create a new task below it | ⇧↩ |
| Save a new task or save changes to an existing one and create a new task above it | ⌃↩ |
| Move to the task above the task currently being edited (only works inside projects) | ⌘↑ |
| Move to the task below the task currently being edited (only works inside projects) | ⌘↓ |
Creating and completing sub-tasks2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Increase task indent (only works inside projects) | ⌘→ |
| Decrease task indent (only works inside projects) | ⌘← |
Sorting tasks inside a project4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Sort by date | D |
| Sort by priority | P |
| Sort by name | N |
| Sort by assignee | R |
Frequently Asked Questions
Access Todoist shortcuts from your menu bar
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