Todoist keyboard shortcuts
Todoist is a to-do list app that turns typed phrases like "every Monday" into due dates. Its keys open Quick Add, even from outside the app on desktop, then add and complete tasks, sort projects, and switch between list, board, and calendar layouts.
Windows, macOS · 72 shortcutsGlobal desktop shortcuts
Open Quick Add or Ramble and show or hide the Todoist desktop window when it is minimized or behind another app.
| Action | Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Open Quick Add from anywhere | WindowsCtrl + Space macOSOption + Space |
| Start Quick Ramble in a new app download | WindowsAlt + Shift + R macOSOption + Shift + R |
| Start Quick Ramble in an existing app download | WindowsAlt + Space macOSShift + Option + Space |
| Show or hide Todoist | WindowsWin + Alt + S macOSCmd + Ctrl + T |
Tasks and quick add
Create, edit, complete, schedule, prioritize, assign, move, and remove tasks from a focused Todoist list.
| Action | Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Add a task to the bottom of the list | Windows / macOSA |
| Add a task to the top of the list | Windows / macOSShift + A |
| Save a task and create another below | Windows / macOSEnter |
| Save a task and create another above | Windows / macOSCtrl + Enter |
| Complete the focused task | Windows / macOSE |
| Open the task view | Windows / macOSEnter |
| Edit the task | WindowsCtrl + E macOSCmd + E |
| Save task editsCmd+Enter is the macOS equivalent. | Windows / macOSCtrl + Enter |
| Close the task view | Windows / macOSEsc |
| Set a date | Windows / macOST |
| Remove a date | Windows / macOSShift + T |
| Set a priority levelUse 1 through 4 for the four priority levels. | Windows / macOS1 |
| Change the priority level | Windows / macOSY |
| Add a comment | Windows / macOSC |
| Add a label | Windows / macOSL |
| Assign or reassign a task | Windows / macOSShift + R |
| Move the task | Windows / macOSV |
| Open more task actions | Windows / macOS. |
| Select the focused task | Windows / macOSX |
| Delete selected tasks | WindowsShift + Delete macOSCmd + Delete |
| Copy a link to the task | WindowsShift + Ctrl + C macOSShift + Cmd + C |
| Increase the task indent | Windows / macOSCtrl + ] |
| Decrease the task indent | Windows / macOSCtrl + [ |
| Show or hide sub-tasks | Windows / macOSShift + E |
Projects, sorting, and views
Change project layouts, add sections, sort tasks, and move through Upcoming or Calendar layouts with the documented view commands.
| Action | Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Change to list, board, or calendar layout | Windows / macOSShift + V |
| Add a section | Windows / macOSS |
| Share the project | Windows / macOSShift + S |
| Sort by date | Windows / macOSD |
| Sort by priority | Windows / macOSP |
| Sort alphabetically | Windows / macOSN |
| Sort by assignee | Windows / macOSR |
| Open more project actions | Windows / macOSW |
| Go to today in Upcoming | WindowsHome macOSOption + Shift + Y |
| Go to next week in Upcoming | Windows / macOSShift + Right Arrow |
| Go to the previous week in Upcoming | Windows / macOSShift + Left Arrow |
| Return to today in Calendar | Windows / macOST |
| Open the current view in a new window | WindowsShift + Ctrl + N macOSShift + Cmd + N |
| Open a new Home window | WindowsShift + Alt + Ctrl + N macOSShift + Option + Cmd + N |
| Keep the window on top | WindowsCtrl + F11 macOSOption + Cmd + F |
Source
official Todoist keyboard shortcuts · Checked
Todoist Help keyboard shortcut reference last updated July 2, 2026 and checked September 1, 2026. Todoist documents QWERTY and QWERTZ layouts, and global Quick Add or Ramble shortcuts do not work on Linux; this record covers Windows 10/11 and macOS.