Get around KanbanTab faster with keyboard shortcuts for navigating boards, managing cards and lists, formatting notes, and handling everyday tasks without reaching for the mouse.
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Keyboard Shortcuts Guide
General
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New card | Shift1-9 | Creates a new card in the corresponding column. |
| New list | Shift0 | Adds a new empty list to the right side of your current board. |
| Undo | ShiftZ | Reverts your last action, such as moving or deleting a card. |
| Redo | ShiftY | Reapplies a previously undone action. |
| Search | ShiftF | Opens the search bar to quickly find cards across all your boards. |
| Switch board | Shift◁ ▷ | Navigates instantly to your previous or next board. |
| Remove completed cards | ShiftDel | Cleans up your board by removing all cards currently marked as done. |
Card Editor
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Heading 1 | CtrlShift1 | Formats the selected text as a large primary heading. |
| Heading 2 | CtrlShift2 | Formats the selected text as a secondary sub-heading. |
| Bold | CtrlB | Makes the selected text bold. |
| Italic | CtrlI | Italicizes the selected text. |
| Underline | CtrlU | Underlines the selected text. |
| Checklist | CtrlShift3 | Inserts an interactive checklist item that can be ticked off. |
| Bullet list | CtrlShift4 | Creates a standard bulleted list. |
| Ordered list | CtrlShift5 | Creates a numbered list. |
| Insert link | CtrlK | Opens a prompt to convert the selected text into a clickable hyperlink. |
Current Selection
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Remove | Del | Deletes the currently focused card or list. |
| Edit / Rename | Enter | Opens the card editor or focuses the list title for quick renaming. |
| Duplicate | D | Creates an exact copy of the selected card or list. |
| Change color (Card only) | 1-9 | Assigns a specific color label to the hovered card. |
| Toggle done (Card only) | Space | Marks the focused card as completed or uncompleted. |
| Create routine (List only) | R | Opens the new routine modal with the selected list pre-chosen |
Windows
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | ShiftT | Opens the trash bin to view or restore deleted items. |
| Shortcuts | ShiftSpace | Opens the keyboard shortcuts cheat sheet. |
| Routines | ShiftR | Opens the routines manager to configure automated recurring tasks. |
| Settings | ShiftS | Opens the main settings menu for customization and account management. |
| Boards | ShiftB | Opens the boards menu to switch between or manage your workspaces. |
