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ClickUp Shortcuts

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

ActionShortcut
Create TaskT
Create ReminderR
Open SearchS
Open Search/Command CenterCtrlK
Open ClickUp AIAltK
Open NotepadN
Show/Hide SidebarCtrl\
Scroll to Current Sidebar PositionCtrlI

Text Editor20

ActionShortcut
Slash Commands/
Mention User@
Mention Task@@
Mention Doc@@@
Edit Last Comment
Add Emoji:
PasteCtrlV
HyperlinkCtrlK
Apply Highlight ColorCtrlShiftH
Duplicate TextCtrlD
Align LeftCtrlShiftL
Align RightCtrlShiftR
Align CenterCtrlShiftE
Inline CodeCtrlShiftC
Bulleted ListCtrlShift9
ChecklistCtrlShift8
Numbered ListCtrlShift7
Create HeadingAltCtrl1–4
Toggle Current ItemCtrlShift6
Toggle All ItemsAltCtrl6

Tasks12

ActionShortcut
Set StatusShiftS
CommentShiftM
Set DateShiftD
Set AssigneeShiftA
Assign to SelfM
Add to PrioritiesAltA
TimerShift.
TagShiftL
Create SubtaskShiftT
Set PriorityShiftP
Previous Task in ListCtrlShift
Next Task in ListCtrlShift

Chat7

ActionShortcut
Compose MessageCtrlG
Edit MessageE
Mark Message Unread/ReadU
Copy Link to MessageC
Delete MessageDelete
Search MessagesCtrlF
Jump to First UnreadCtrlShiftJ

Inbox23

ActionShortcut
Go to All TabShiftA
Go to Primary TabShiftP
Go to Other TabShiftO
Go to Snoozed TabShiftZ
Go to Cleared TabShiftC
Toggle Assigned FilterShift1
Toggle @Mentions FilterShift2
Toggle Unread FilterShift3
Open/Close NotificationO
Close NotificationEsc
Next NotificationJ
Previous NotificationK
Toggle Details Sidebar]
Jump to TopShift
Jump to BottomShift
Refresh InboxSpace
Clear/UnclearE
Clear AllShiftE
SnoozeZ
Undo Last ActionCtrlZ
Mark as Unread/ReadU
Watch/UnwatchW
Add/Remove from TrayCtrlWinT

Views7

ActionShortcut
Assign to SelfM
Add to PrioritiesA
Clear Filters-
List ViewL
Board ViewB
Calendar ViewC
Team ViewX

Whiteboards37

ActionShortcut
Select ToolV
Hand ToolH
Task CardsCtrlShiftT
DrawD
HighlightShiftD
EraserE
LaserK
RectangleR
EllipseO
ArrowA
NoteN
TextT
FrameF
Upload MediaCtrlU
Cursor Chat/
UndoCtrlZ
RedoCtrlShiftZ
CutCtrlX
CopyCtrlC
PasteCtrlV
Select AllCtrlA
DeleteBackspace
DuplicateCtrlD
Toggle GridCtrl'
Zoom In=
Zoom Out-
Zoom to 100%Shift0
Zoom to FitShift1
Zoom to SelectionShift2
Bring to Front]
Bring ForwardAlt]
Send BackwardAlt[
Send to Back[
GroupCtrlG
UngroupCtrlShiftG
Flip HorizontallyShiftH
Flip VerticallyShiftV

SyncUps10

ActionShortcut
Toggle SyncUp CallAltCtrlH
Toggle MicrophoneAltCtrlShiftM
Toggle CameraAltCtrlO
Toggle Screen SharingAltCtrlShiftS
Toggle Thread SidebarAltCtrlShiftC
Toggle Participants SidebarAltCtrlShiftP
Open Fullscreen ModeAltCtrlN
Invite ParticipantsAltCtrlShiftE
Start/Stop RecordingAltCtrlR
Temporarily UnmuteSpace

Desktop App2

ActionShortcut
Quick Create TaskCtrlE
Open Command CenterCtrlJ

Frequently Asked Questions

Access ClickUp shortcuts from your menu bar

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