This page is a complete keyboard shortcut reference for ClickUp on Windows, covering all 130 shortcuts organized into 10 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 Windows, 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.
Global8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Create Task | T |
| Create Reminder | R |
| Open Search | S |
| Open Search/Command Center | CtrlK |
| Open ClickUp AI | AltK |
| Open Notepad | N |
| Show/Hide Sidebar | Ctrl\ |
| Scroll to Current Sidebar Position | CtrlI |
Text Editor20
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Slash Commands | / |
| Mention User | @ |
| Mention Task | @@ |
| Mention Doc | @@@ |
| Edit Last Comment | ↑ |
| Add Emoji | : |
| Paste | CtrlV |
| Hyperlink | CtrlK |
| Apply Highlight Color | CtrlShiftH |
| Duplicate Text | CtrlD |
| Align Left | CtrlShiftL |
| Align Right | CtrlShiftR |
| Align Center | CtrlShiftE |
| Inline Code | CtrlShiftC |
| Bulleted List | CtrlShift9 |
| Checklist | CtrlShift8 |
| Numbered List | CtrlShift7 |
| Create Heading | AltCtrl1–4 |
| Toggle Current Item | CtrlShift6 |
| Toggle All Items | AltCtrl6 |
Tasks12
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Set Status | ShiftS |
| Comment | ShiftM |
| Set Date | ShiftD |
| Set Assignee | ShiftA |
| Assign to Self | M |
| Add to Priorities | AltA |
| Timer | Shift. |
| Tag | ShiftL |
| Create Subtask | ShiftT |
| Set Priority | ShiftP |
| Previous Task in List | CtrlShift← |
| Next Task in List | CtrlShift→ |
Chat7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Compose Message | CtrlG |
| Edit Message | E |
| Mark Message Unread/Read | U |
| Copy Link to Message | C |
| Delete Message | Delete |
| Search Messages | CtrlF |
| Jump to First Unread | CtrlShiftJ |
Inbox23
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Go to All Tab | ShiftA |
| Go to Primary Tab | ShiftP |
| Go to Other Tab | ShiftO |
| Go to Snoozed Tab | ShiftZ |
| Go to Cleared Tab | ShiftC |
| Toggle Assigned Filter | Shift1 |
| Toggle @Mentions Filter | Shift2 |
| Toggle Unread Filter | Shift3 |
| Open/Close Notification | O |
| Close Notification | Esc |
| Next Notification | J |
| Previous Notification | K |
| Toggle Details Sidebar | ] |
| Jump to Top | Shift↑ |
| Jump to Bottom | Shift↓ |
| Refresh Inbox | Space |
| Clear/Unclear | E |
| Clear All | ShiftE |
| Snooze | Z |
| Undo Last Action | CtrlZ |
| Mark as Unread/Read | U |
| Watch/Unwatch | W |
| Add/Remove from Tray | CtrlWinT |
Views7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Assign to Self | M |
| Add to Priorities | A |
| Clear Filters | - |
| List View | L |
| Board View | B |
| Calendar View | C |
| Team View | X |
Whiteboards37
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select Tool | V |
| Hand Tool | H |
| Task Cards | CtrlShiftT |
| Draw | D |
| Highlight | ShiftD |
| Eraser | E |
| Laser | K |
| Rectangle | R |
| Ellipse | O |
| Arrow | A |
| Note | N |
| Text | T |
| Frame | F |
| Upload Media | CtrlU |
| Cursor Chat | / |
| Undo | CtrlZ |
| Redo | CtrlShiftZ |
| Cut | CtrlX |
| Copy | CtrlC |
| Paste | CtrlV |
| Select All | CtrlA |
| Delete | Backspace |
| Duplicate | CtrlD |
| Toggle Grid | Ctrl' |
| Zoom In | = |
| Zoom Out | - |
| Zoom to 100% | Shift0 |
| Zoom to Fit | Shift1 |
| Zoom to Selection | Shift2 |
| Bring to Front | ] |
| Bring Forward | Alt] |
| Send Backward | Alt[ |
| Send to Back | [ |
| Group | CtrlG |
| Ungroup | CtrlShiftG |
| Flip Horizontally | ShiftH |
| Flip Vertically | ShiftV |
SyncUps10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle SyncUp Call | AltCtrlH |
| Toggle Microphone | AltCtrlShiftM |
| Toggle Camera | AltCtrlO |
| Toggle Screen Sharing | AltCtrlShiftS |
| Toggle Thread Sidebar | AltCtrlShiftC |
| Toggle Participants Sidebar | AltCtrlShiftP |
| Open Fullscreen Mode | AltCtrlN |
| Invite Participants | AltCtrlShiftE |
| Start/Stop Recording | AltCtrlR |
| Temporarily Unmute | Space |
Desktop App2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Quick Create Task | CtrlE |
| Open Command Center | CtrlJ |
Frequently Asked Questions
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