- See the full list in Trello
- Navigation shortcuts
- Shortcuts for cards
- Filtering shortcuts
- Undo, redo, copy and paste
- The catch: shortcuts act on the hovered card
- Desktop app shortcuts
- A five-shortcut starter set
- Shortcuts for moving cards
- Shortcuts and formatting
- Getting a team to use them
- Shortcuts on a laptop keyboard
- My verdict
- Frequently asked questions
Press Shift and ? in Trello to see every keyboard shortcut. The most useful are b to switch boards, n to add a card, d for a due date, Space to assign yourself and z to undo, pressed while hovering over a card.
Trello's keyboard shortcuts save a surprising amount of clicking once a few are in your fingers. The trick most people miss is that most shortcuts act on the card under your mouse. Hover over a card, press a key, and the action happens to that card, without opening it.
See the full list in Trello
Press Shift and ? anywhere in Trello and the full shortcut list appears. It's the most reliable reference, because Trello adds and changes shortcuts over time.
Navigation shortcuts
| Key | What it does |
|---|---|
| b | Opens the board switcher: type a board name and press Enter |
| g then i | Goes to your Inbox |
| g then p | Goes to Planner |
| g then b | Goes to the board |
| j or k | Selects the card below or above |
| Enter | Opens the selected card |
Shortcuts for cards
| Key | What it does |
|---|---|
| n | Adds a new card after the selected one |
| t | Edits the card's title |
| e | Opens quick edit |
| d | Opens the due date picker |
| l | Opens labels |
| m | Adds or removes members |
| Space | Assigns or unassigns you |
| c | Archives the card |
Filtering shortcuts
| Key | What it does |
|---|---|
| f | Opens the card filter |
| q | Shows only cards assigned to you |
| x | Clears all filters |
The q shortcut is the one I'd learn first if you share boards with a team. One key and you see only your own cards, and press it again to see everyone's.
Undo, redo, copy and paste
- z undoes your last action, which is a lifesaver after an accidental archive.
- Shift and z redoes it.
- Ctrl or Command and C copies the card you're hovering over.
- Ctrl or Command and V over a list pastes a copy there, even on a different board.
The catch: shortcuts act on the hovered card
If a shortcut seems to do nothing, or does something to the wrong card, check where your mouse is. Card shortcuts apply to the card under the pointer, or the card you've selected with j and k. Shortcuts also don't fire while you're typing in a text box, so press Esc first to leave the field.
Desktop app shortcuts
The Trello desktop apps add a few of their own. Cmd or Ctrl and Shift and B opens the Boards page, and Cmd or Ctrl and a number from 1 to 9 jumps to your starred boards in order. Star your busiest boards so they're one keystroke away.
A five-shortcut starter set
- b to jump between boards.
- n to add cards quickly.
- Space to take a card.
- d to set a due date.
- z to undo mistakes.
Use these five for a week and the rest come naturally.
Shortcuts for moving cards
You can't drag a card with the keyboard alone, but you can get close. Select a card with j and k, press e for quick edit, and use the Move option to send it to another list or board. For quick reordering on the same board, the mouse is still faster. Combining the two, keyboard to select and edit, mouse to drag, is how most heavy Trello users work.
Shortcuts and formatting
Inside card descriptions and comments, Trello supports simple text formatting, such as bold, italics, lists and links, using Markdown-style typing. Combined with the shortcuts above, you can create a card with n, open it with Enter, and write a well-structured description without touching the mouse.
Getting a team to use them
Shortcuts spread best when someone shows them in a real meeting. Next time you're sharing your screen on a board, press q to show only your cards, then b to jump to another board, and people will ask how you did it. Pin a card at the top of a shared board listing the five starter shortcuts, so new team members can learn them without hunting through menus.
Shortcuts on a laptop keyboard
Most Trello shortcuts are single letters, so they work the same on any keyboard. The ones to check are the shortcuts with symbols, like Shift and ? for the help list, which can sit on different keys on non-UK or non-US keyboard layouts. If a symbol shortcut doesn't work, open the list from Trello's help menu instead and look for the matching key on your layout.
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My verdict
Press Shift and ? to see them all, then learn five: b, n, Space, d and z. Remember shortcuts act on the card under your mouse, and press Esc if you're stuck in a text box. On a team board, q is the fastest way to see just your own work. For more on keeping a team organised, see productivity tips for remote teams.
Frequently asked questions
What does the e shortcut do in Trello?
It opens quick edit for the card you're hovering over, so you can change it without opening the full card.
How do I open a card with the keyboard?
Select it with j or k, then press Enter.
Do Trello shortcuts work on the desktop app?
Yes. The regular shortcuts work, and the desktop apps add a few extra ones for boards.
How do I see all Trello keyboard shortcuts?
Press Shift and ? while you're in Trello.
What's the Trello shortcut to add a card?
Press n to add a card after the selected one.
How do I undo in Trello?
Press z. Press Shift and z to redo.
How do I archive a card with the keyboard?
Hover over it and press c.
Why aren't Trello shortcuts working?
Your mouse may be over the wrong card, or you're typing in a text field. Press Esc and try again.
How do I see only my cards in Trello?
Press q to filter to cards assigned to you.
