Overview
Unlock your productivity with essential keyboard shortcuts in Taskade.
Note: Press Ctrl + Shift + / to show keyboard shortcuts in the app.
Text Formatting
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Cmd/Ctrl + B | Apply bold to selected text |
| Cmd/Ctrl + I | Apply italic to selected text |
| Cmd/Ctrl + U | Underline selected text |
| Cmd/Ctrl + Enter | Strikethrough text / complete a task |
| Cmd/Ctrl + E | Highlight selected text |
General
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Cmd/Ctrl + K | Run a global search inside a Workspace |
| Cmd/Ctrl + F | Search within the currently open Project |
| Cmd/Ctrl + \ | Toggle (show/hide) the Chat box |
| Cmd/Ctrl + / | Open the Add-On menu |
| Cmd/Ctrl + ' | Open the More menu to edit a Project |
| Cmd/Ctrl + . | Open Side Bar |
Navigation
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Shift + Cmd/Ctrl + [ or Ctrl + Shift + Tab | Move to previous tab |
| Shift + Cmd/Ctrl + ] or Ctrl + Tab | Move to next tab |
| Cmd/Ctrl + 1โ8 | Switch to Tab 1โ8 |
| Cmd/Ctrl + 9 | Switch to last tab |
Project Editing
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Enter | Line break / add a new task |
| Tab | Indent task / move right |
| Shift + Tab | Outdent / move left |
| Cmd/Ctrl + Enter | Check / uncheck a task |
| Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + Delete | Delete entire task / line |
| Cmd/Ctrl + Up/Down | Collapse / expand a task |
| @ | Mention a member or link to a Project |
| # | Add a clickable tag for sorting |
| Fn + Left/Right | Jump to top/bottom of a Project |
| Up / Down | Navigate up or down |
| Shift + Up/Down | Multi-select several blocks |
| Backspace | Delete text or entire task |
| Left / Right | Navigate left or right |
| Cmd/Ctrl + D | Duplicate a task / block (including multi-select) |
| Cmd/Ctrl + Z | Undo |
| Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + Z | Redo |
Project Views
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Cmd/Ctrl + - or + | Zoom out / zoom in (Mind Map and Org Chart views) |
| Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + > or < | Toggle views forward and backward |
Add-On Menu
Open the Add-On Menu with Cmd/Ctrl + /, then press:
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| D | Due Date |
| A | Assign |
| C | Comment |
| F | Upload File |
| E | Embed |
| T | Timer |
| R | Reaction |
Node Formatting
Change the type of a node (task) by typing these characters at the beginning of a line followed by a space:
| Characters | Result |
|---|---|
| [] | Check 1 |
| () | Check 2 |
| <3 | Check 3 |
| # | Heading 1 |
| ## | Heading 2 |
| - | Bullet 1 |
| <| | Bullet 2 |
| <> | Bullet 3 |
Note: You can also change node type using /slash commands. Type / + node type (e.g. "/check1") to transform nodes into tasks, bullets, or headings.
Change Quick Add Shortcut
Modify the Quick Add shortcut on MacOS and Windows to personalize your experience.
MacOS
- Open the desktop app.
- Select Taskade from the top left corner in the menu bar.
- Select Settings.
- Click Reset and enter a new key combination for Quick Add.
- Click Save to confirm the changes.
Windows
- Click the Taskade logo in the top-left corner.
- Choose Taskade โ Settings from the drop-down list.
- Click the gray area and assign a key combination using your keyboard.
- Click Save to confirm.