YouTrack keyboard shortcuts
YouTrack is where software teams file bugs, plan their work on boards, and sketch ideas on whiteboards. Its keys move through and act on issue lists, edit and comment on a single issue, and add cards and text on whiteboards.
Windows, macOS, Linux · 45 shortcutsIssue lists
Use these commands to search, select, open, and move through issues.
| Action | Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Clear focus from the search or issue list | Windows / macOS / LinuxEscape |
| Focus issue search | Windows / macOS / Linux/ |
| Move to the next issue | Windows / macOS / LinuxDown Arrow |
| Move to the previous issue | Windows / macOS / LinuxUp Arrow |
| Move to the first issue | Windows / macOS / LinuxHome |
| Move to the last issue | Windows / macOS / LinuxEnd |
| Go to the next issue page | Windows / LinuxCtrl + Right Arrow macOSControl + Shift + Right Arrow |
| Go to the previous issue page | Windows / LinuxCtrl + Left Arrow macOSControl + Shift + Left Arrow |
| Expand the issue preview | Windows / macOS / LinuxRight Arrow |
| Collapse the issue preview | Windows / macOS / LinuxLeft Arrow |
| Select the focused issue | Windows / macOS / LinuxSpace |
| Select all issues | Windows / LinuxCtrl + A macOSCmd + A |
| Edit the focused issue | Windows / macOS / LinuxF2 |
| Open the focused issue | Windows / macOS / LinuxF3 |
| Copy the issue ID | Windows / LinuxCtrl + C macOSCmd + C |
| Copy the issue URL | Windows / LinuxCtrl + C then C macOSCmd + C then C |
| Create a new issue | Windows / LinuxAlt + Insert macOSControl + N |
| Create a subtask | Windows / LinuxCtrl + Alt + Insert macOSControl + Option + N |
| Assign the issue | Windows / LinuxCtrl + M macOSCmd + M |
| Star or unstar the issue | Windows / LinuxCtrl + Shift + ) macOSControl + Shift + ) |
| Attach a file | Windows / LinuxCtrl + Alt + A macOSControl + Option + A |
| Add a comment | Windows / LinuxCtrl + Alt + C macOSControl + Option + C |
| Show keyboard shortcuts | Windows / LinuxCtrl + / macOSControl + / |
Issue editor
These commands apply while editing an issue or its comments.
| Action | Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Submit the issue or comment | Windows / LinuxCtrl + Enter macOSCmd + Return |
| Cancel editing | Windows / macOS / LinuxEscape |
| Open issue comments | Windows / LinuxCtrl + Shift + C macOSCmd + Shift + C |
| Open issue history | Windows / LinuxCtrl + Shift + H macOSCmd + Shift + H |
| Open saved searches | Windows / LinuxCtrl + Shift + ! macOSCmd + Shift + ! |
| Bold text | Windows / LinuxCtrl + B macOSCmd + B |
| Italicize text | Windows / LinuxCtrl + I macOSCmd + I |
| Strikethrough text | Windows / LinuxCtrl + Shift + S macOSCmd + Shift + S |
| Format text as monospace | Windows / LinuxCtrl + Shift + M macOSCmd + Shift + M |
| Toggle visual or Markdown mode | Windows / LinuxCtrl + Shift + P macOSCmd + Shift + P |
Whiteboards
Use these tool and object commands while a YouTrack whiteboard has focus.
| Action | Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Choose the selection tool | Windows / macOS / LinuxV |
| Add a card | Windows / macOS / LinuxN |
| Add text | Windows / macOS / LinuxT |
| Open the add-items menu | Windows / macOS / LinuxA |
| Copy selected objects | Windows / LinuxCtrl + C macOSCmd + C |
| Paste objects | Windows / LinuxCtrl + V macOSCmd + V |
| Cut selected objects | Windows / LinuxCtrl + X macOSCmd + X |
| Duplicate selected objects | Windows / LinuxCtrl + D macOSCmd + D |
| Delete selected objects | Windows / macOS / LinuxDelete |
| Deselect objects | Windows / macOS / LinuxEscape |
| Finish the current text or card edit | Windows / macOS / LinuxEnter |
| Submit a whiteboard description | Windows / LinuxCtrl + Enter macOSCmd + Return |
Source
official YouTrack keyboard shortcuts · Checked
YouTrack Cloud 2026.2 keyboard shortcuts checked September 1, 2026. The source gives Windows or Linux and macOS variants, and many commands depend on the focused issue list or editor.