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TortoiseGit shortcuts

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TortoiseGit shortcuts belong to its dialogs, and the list has a section for each: Commit Dialog, Log Dialog, Diff and Merge, and Explorer. The same key refreshes in three of them: Rescan Working Tree in the commit dialog, Refresh Log in the log and Refresh Overlays in Explorer.

Start with these

  • Confirm Commit
  • Show Diff
  • Next Difference
  • Previous Difference
  • Search in Log
  • Save Merged File

Tips for TortoiseGit

  • In a diff, Next Difference F7 and Previous Difference ShiftF7 jump from change to change.
  • Search in Log CtrlF searches the log and Find Next F3 goes to the next match.
  • Confirm Commit CtrlEnter makes the commit from the keyboard.
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Commit Dialog3

ActionShortcut
Confirm Commit
Rescan Working Tree
Select All Files

Log Dialog4

ActionShortcut
Refresh Log
Search in Log
Copy Log Message
Find Next

Diff and Merge5

ActionShortcut
Show Diff
Find in Diff
Next Difference
Previous Difference
Save Merged File

Explorer2

ActionShortcut
Refresh Overlays
Select All
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many keyboard shortcuts does TortoiseGit have on Windows?

TortoiseGit has 14 keyboard shortcuts on Windows, organized into 4 sections: Commit Dialog, Log Dialog, Diff and Merge, Explorer. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.

Which TortoiseGit shortcuts should I learn first?

Start with Confirm Commit (Ctrl+Enter), Show Diff (Ctrl+D), Next Difference (F7), Previous Difference (Shift+F7), Search in Log (Ctrl+F), Save Merged File (Ctrl+S). The sections on this page list the rest.

Can I download TortoiseGit shortcuts as a PDF?

Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 14 TortoiseGit shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.

Where is the official TortoiseGit keyboard shortcuts documentation?

The official TortoiseGit 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 TortoiseGit shortcuts work on all Windows keyboards?

Yes. These shortcuts work on standard Windows keyboards. The modifier keys are Ctrl, Alt, Shift, and the Windows key (⊞). Some laptop keyboards may have compact layouts where certain keys require an Fn modifier to access.

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