Things 3 keyboard shortcuts
Things 3 is a to-do app for Mac that sorts tasks into Today, Upcoming, Anytime, and Someday. Its shortcuts create and edit to-dos and projects, jump between lists, and format notes with Markdown and checklists.
macOS · 53 shortcutsCreate and edit items
Create to-dos, projects, headings, and checklists, then edit or complete the selected item.
| Action | Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Create a new to-do | Cmd + N |
| Create a to-do below the selection | Space |
| Create to-dos from clipboard rows | Cmd + V |
| Create a checklist in an open to-do | Shift + Cmd + C |
| Create a new project | Option + Cmd + N |
| Create a new heading | Shift + Cmd + N |
| Create a heading and place selected to-dos under it | Option + Shift + Cmd + N |
| Open Quick EntryThis global shortcut can be changed in Things settings. | Ctrl + Space |
| Open Quick Entry with AutofillThis global shortcut can be changed in Things settings. | Ctrl + Option + Space |
| Open the selected item | Return |
| Save and close the selected item | Cmd + Return |
| Duplicate the selected item | Cmd + D |
| Copy a to-do or project | Cmd + C |
| Paste a to-do or project | Cmd + V |
| Complete the selected item | Cmd + K |
| Cancel the selected item | Option + Cmd + K |
| Move completed items to Logbook | Shift + Cmd + Y |
Select and move items
Select items in a list and change their order or move them to another list.
| Action | Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Select the first item | Option + Up |
| Select the last item | Option + Down |
| Extend the selection upward | Shift + Up |
| Extend the selection downward | Shift + Down |
| Extend the selection to the top | Option + Shift + Up |
| Extend the selection to the bottom | Option + Shift + Down |
| Select all items | Cmd + A |
| Move an item to another list | Shift + Cmd + M |
| Move a copied item to this list | Option + Cmd + V |
| Move an item up | Cmd + Up |
| Move an item down | Cmd + Down |
| Move an item to the top of the list | Option + Cmd + Up |
| Move an item to the bottom of the list | Option + Cmd + Down |
Dates and scheduling
Set an item’s start date, deadline, or repetition schedule.
| Action | Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Show the When date picker | Cmd + S |
| Start today | Cmd + T |
| Start this evening | Cmd + E |
| Start anytime | Cmd + R |
| Start someday | Cmd + O |
| Move the start date forward one day | Ctrl + ] |
| Move the start date back one day | Ctrl + [ |
| Add a deadline | Shift + Cmd + D |
| Add a repetition schedule | Shift + Cmd + R |
Source
official Things for Mac keyboard shortcuts · Checked
Things for Mac keyboard shortcuts checked October 10, 2026 against Cultured Code's current support article. The Quick Entry hotkeys can be changed in Things settings.