ClickUp shortcuts
- 45 shortcuts
- 5 sections
- Productivity
- Also on: Windows
- Verified against official docs
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Do these shortcuts work for you?
Many ClickUp shortcuts are single letters. Global has Create Task, Open Search and Open Notepad. Navigation jumps between places and views: Go to Home, Go to Inbox, Jump to list view, Jump to board view. Text Editor holds the formatting shortcuts.
Start with these
- Open Command Center
- Create Task
- Open Search
- Go to Home
- Go to Inbox
- Assign current task to yourself
Tips for ClickUp
- Create task from selected text ⌥⌘T and Create comment from selected text ⇧⌘M turn the selected text into a task or a comment.
- Tag a user @, Mention a task @@ and Mention a doc @@@ are typed characters, not key combinations.
- Move to previous task ⌃⇧← and Move to next task ⌃⇧→ go from one task to the next.
Jump to section
Global12
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Command Center | |
| Create Task | |
| Open Search | |
| Open Notepad | |
| Show/hide sidebar | |
| Assign current task to yourself | |
| Open link in new tab | |
| Use emoji picker | |
| Tag a user | |
| Mention a task | |
| Mention a doc | |
| Edit most recent comment |
Text Editor15
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Slash Commands | |
| Bold | |
| Italic | |
| Hyperlink | |
| Duplicate text block | |
| Apply Highlight Color | |
| Create comment from selected text | |
| Create task from selected text | |
| Inline Code | |
| Align Left | |
| Align Right | |
| Align Center | |
| Bulleted List | |
| Checklist | |
| Numbered List |
Task Actions4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Set Assignee | |
| While creating open task | |
| While creating move to tray | |
| While creating copy URL |
Desktop App2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Quick create new task global | |
| Open AI command bar global |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does ClickUp have on macOS?
ClickUp has 45 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 5 sections: Global, Navigation, Text Editor, Task Actions, and more. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which ClickUp shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with Open Command Center (⌘K), Create Task (T), Open Search (S), Go to Home (H), Go to Inbox (I), Assign current task to yourself (M). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download ClickUp shortcuts as a PDF?
Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 45 ClickUp shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official ClickUp keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official ClickUp keyboard shortcuts documentation is available on their website. Every shortcut on this page is sourced from and verified against the official documentation to ensure accuracy.
Do these ClickUp shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards?
Yes. These shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards, including MacBook built-in keyboards and external Apple keyboards. The modifier keys are Command (⌘), Option (⌥), Control (⌃), and Shift (⇧). On keyboards without a Function row, some F-key shortcuts may require holding the Fn key.
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