OmniFocus keyboard shortcuts
OmniFocus is a task manager for Mac built around projects, tags, and a weekly review. Its shortcuts add actions with Quick Entry, jump between perspectives, edit the outline, and manage windows and sync.
macOS · 55 shortcutsQuick entry and items
Create and edit actions, projects, folders, tags, and notes without leaving the OmniFocus outline.
| Action | Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Open Quick Entry | Control + Option + Space |
| Create a new action | Cmd + N |
| Create a new project | Shift + Cmd + N |
| Create a new folder | Shift + Option + Cmd + N |
| Create a new tag | Control + Cmd + N |
| Edit the title | E |
| Edit the note | N |
| Edit the project | P |
| Edit tags | T |
| Edit the due date | D |
| Set completed status | Space |
| Set dropped status | Option + Space |
| Delete the selected item | Cmd + Delete |
Outline editing
Move through rows, nest items, reorder them, and toggle flags while working in the main OmniFocus outline.
| Action | Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Select the next row | Down |
| Select the previous row | Up |
| End editing or add an item below | Return |
| Add an item inside | Shift + Cmd + Right Brace |
| Add an item outside | Shift + Cmd + Left Brace |
| Move the selection to the right | Shift + Right |
| Move the selection to the left | Shift + Left |
| Move the selection up | Shift + Up |
| Move the selection down | Shift + Down |
| Set or clear a flag | ForShift + Cmd + L |
| Apply or remove the Forecast tag | Control + Cmd + L |
| Show or hide the sidebar | Shift + S |
| Show or hide the inspector | Shift + I |
| Show or hide view options | V |
Windows and general commands
Manage OmniFocus windows, synchronize, print, search menus, and access the application-level commands.
| Action | Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Open a new window | Option + Cmd + N |
| Open a new tab | Option + Cmd + T |
| Enter or exit full screen | Control + Cmd + F |
| Close the current window | Cmd + W |
| Sync now | Cmd + S |
| Open Settings | Cmd + , |
| Search menus | Shift + Cmd + ? |
Cmd + P | |
| Hide OmniFocus | Cmd + H |
| Hide other windows | Option + Cmd + H |
| Quit OmniFocus | Cmd + Q |
Source
official OmniFocus 4 commands and shortcuts · Checked
OmniFocus 4.8.11 Mac shortcuts from the official reference manual, checked September 1, 2026. Some quick-entry and perspective shortcuts can be customized, and the manual includes separate bindings for iPad and the web app.