Keyboard Shortcuts for Taskboards

Master Waymaker taskboard keyboard shortcuts to dramatically increase your productivity. This comprehensive guide covers all available shortcuts for navigation, task management, views, and advanced operations.

Quick Reference Card

Essential Shortcuts

Shortcut	Action
C	Create new task
/	Focus search
?	Show shortcuts help
Esc	Close dialog/deselect
Enter	Open selected task

Navigation

Shortcut	Action
J or ↓	Next task
K or ↑	Previous task
G then G	Go to top
Shift+G	Go to bottom
Space	Scroll down
Shift+Space	Scroll up

Views

Shortcut	Action
V then K	Kanban view
V then L	List view
V then C	Calendar view
V then T	Timeline view
V then G	Gallery view

Task Actions

Shortcut	Action
E	Edit selected task
D	Delete selected task
A	Archive selected task
X	Mark complete/incomplete
T	Assign task
L	Add label

Navigation Shortcuts

Moving Between Tasks

Vim-Style Navigation:

Shortcut	Action	Description
J	Next task	Move selection down one task
K	Previous task	Move selection up one task
H	Previous section	Move to task in previous section
L	Next section	Move to task in next section

Arrow Keys:

Shortcut	Action	Description
↓	Next task	Alternative to J
↑	Previous task	Alternative to K
←	Previous section	Alternative to H
→	Next section	Alternative to L

Quick Jumps:

Shortcut	Action	Description
G then G	Jump to first task	Double-tap G to go to top
Shift+G	Jump to last task	Go to bottom of list
Ctrl+Home	Jump to first task	Alternative to G G
Ctrl+End	Jump to last task	Alternative to Shift+G

Scrolling

Shortcut	Action	Description
Space	Scroll down	Scroll one page down
Shift+Space	Scroll up	Scroll one page up
Page Down	Scroll down	Alternative to Space
Page Up	Scroll up	Alternative to Shift+Space

Opening and Closing

Shortcut	Action	Description
Enter	Open task	Open selected task in detail view
O	Open in new tab	Open task in new browser tab
Esc	Close	Close open task or dialog
Q	Quick view	Open task in sidebar without leaving board

Section Navigation

Shortcut	Action	Description
]	Next section	Jump to first task in next section
[	Previous section	Jump to first task in previous section
}	Next layer	Switch to next layer
{	Previous layer	Switch to previous layer

Task Creation Shortcuts

Creating Tasks

Shortcut	Action	Description
C	Create task	Open full task creation dialog
Shift+C	Quick add task	Create task with just title (fast entry)
N	New task	Alternative to C
Ctrl+Enter	Save task	When in task creation dialog

Quick Add Workflow:

1. Press Shift+C
2. Type task title
3. Press Enter to save
4. Automatically ready to create next task
5. Press Esc to exit quick add mode

Creating with Context

Shortcut	Action	Description
C then S	Create subtask	Create task as subtask of selected
C then A	Create after	Create task immediately after selected
C then B	Create before	Create task immediately before selected
C then L	Create in layer	Create task in specific layer (prompts for layer)

Task Templates

Shortcut	Action	Description
T then T	From template	Create task from template (opens template picker)
T then 1	Template 1	Create from first favorited template
T then 2	Template 2	Create from second favorited template
T then 3	Template 3	Create from third favorited template

Setting Up Favorited Templates:

1. Go to Templates
2. Star your most-used templates (max 9)
3. They become accessible via T then 1-9

Editing Shortcuts

In-Task Editing

Shortcut	Action	Description
E	Edit task	Open selected task for editing
I	Edit title inline	Edit task title without opening full dialog
Shift+E	Edit description	Jump directly to description editor
Tab	Next field	Move to next editable field
Shift+Tab	Previous field	Move to previous editable field

Quick Edits

Shortcut	Action	Description
1-5	Set priority	Set priority (1=Highest, 5=Lowest)
S	Change status	Open status picker for selected task
D then D	Set due date	Open date picker for due date
D then T	Set due today	Set due date to today
D then M	Set due tomorrow	Set due date to tomorrow
D then W	Set due this week	Set due date to end of week
D then X	Clear due date	Remove due date

Assignment

Shortcut	Action	Description
A	Assign to	Open assignee picker
A then M	Assign to me	Assign selected task to yourself
A then X	Unassign	Remove all assignees
Shift+A	Add assignee	Add additional assignee (multi-assign)

Labels and Tags

Shortcut	Action	Description
L	Manage labels	Open label picker
L then type	Quick label	Type to filter and add label
L then Enter	Create new label	Create label with typed text
Shift+L	Remove labels	Remove labels from selected task

Layers

Shortcut	Action	Description
M	Move to layer	Open layer picker
M then type	Quick move	Type layer name and move
M then Enter	Create new layer	Create layer and move task to it

View Switching Shortcuts

Primary Views

Shortcut	Action	Description
V then K	Kanban view	Switch to Kanban board view
V then L	List view	Switch to list view
V then C	Calendar view	Switch to calendar view
V then T	Timeline view	Switch to Gantt/timeline view
V then G	Gallery view	Switch to gallery view
V then M	Map view	Switch to map view (if enabled)

Quick Tip: The V prefix stands for "View". After pressing V, you have 2 seconds to press the second key.

View Options

Shortcut	Action	Description
Ctrl+1	View 1	Switch to first saved view
Ctrl+2	View 2	Switch to second saved view
Ctrl+3	View 3	Switch to third saved view
Ctrl+Shift+S	Save current view	Save current view configuration

Grouping and Sorting

Shortcut	Action	Description
G then S	Group by status	Group tasks by status
G then A	Group by assignee	Group tasks by assignee
G then P	Group by priority	Group tasks by priority
G then L	Group by layer	Group tasks by layer
G then N	No grouping	Remove grouping

Shortcut	Action	Description
Sort+D	Sort by due date	Sort tasks by due date
Sort+C	Sort by created	Sort by creation date
Sort+P	Sort by priority	Sort by priority level
Sort+T	Sort by title	Sort alphabetically
Sort+U	Sort by updated	Sort by last update time

Filter Shortcuts

Applying Filters

Shortcut	Action	Description
F	Open filters	Open filter panel
F then M	My tasks	Filter to tasks assigned to you
F then A	All tasks	Clear assignee filter
F then T	Due today	Filter to tasks due today
F then W	Due this week	Filter to tasks due this week
F then O	Overdue	Filter to overdue tasks
F then U	Unassigned	Filter to unassigned tasks
F then X	Clear filters	Remove all active filters

Advanced Filters

Shortcut	Action	Description
Shift+F	Advanced filter	Open advanced filter builder
Ctrl+F	Find in tasks	Search within task titles and descriptions
/	Quick search	Focus search box

Filter Presets

Shortcut	Action	Description
P then 1	Preset 1	Apply first saved filter preset
P then 2	Preset 2	Apply second saved filter preset
P then 3	Preset 3	Apply third saved filter preset
P then S	Save preset	Save current filters as preset

Selection and Bulk Operations

Selecting Tasks

Shortcut	Action	Description
X	Select/deselect	Toggle selection of current task
Shift+↓	Select next	Extend selection down
Shift+↑	Select previous	Extend selection up
Ctrl+A	Select all visible	Select all tasks in current view
Shift+X	Select all in section	Select all tasks in current section
Esc	Clear selection	Deselect all tasks

Bulk Actions

Shortcut	Action	Description
B	Bulk actions menu	Open bulk actions menu for selected tasks
B then S	Bulk status change	Change status for all selected
B then A	Bulk assign	Assign all selected to someone
B then L	Bulk label	Add label to all selected
B then M	Bulk move	Move all selected to layer
B then D	Bulk delete	Delete all selected tasks
B then Archive	Bulk archive	Archive all selected tasks

Multi-Selection Techniques

Range Selection:

1. Click first task (or press X on it)
2. Hold Shift
3. Click last task in range
4. All tasks in between are selected

Non-Contiguous Selection:

1. Click first task
2. Hold Ctrl (Windows) or Cmd (Mac)
3. Click additional tasks to add to selection

Keyboard Range:

1. Navigate to first task
2. Press X to select
3. Hold Shift
4. Press ↓ or J multiple times
5. Extends selection

Search Shortcuts

Basic Search

Shortcut	Action	Description
/	Focus search	Jump to search box and clear it
Ctrl+F	Find	Standard browser find (searches page)
Ctrl+K	Command palette	Open command search (actions + tasks)
Esc	Clear search	Clear search and exit search mode

Search Operators

Type in search box:

Search	Finds
@username	Tasks assigned to username
#label	Tasks with specific label
!priority	Tasks with priority level (1-5)
status:done	Tasks with status
layer:name	Tasks in layer
due:today	Tasks due today
due:week	Tasks due this week
created:me	Tasks you created
has:attachment	Tasks with attachments
has:comments	Tasks with comments
is:unassigned	Unassigned tasks
is:overdue	Overdue tasks

Example Combinations:

• @john #urgent - Urgent tasks assigned to John
• due:today !1 - Priority 1 tasks due today
• status:progress @me - My in-progress tasks

Search Navigation

Shortcut	Action	Description
↓	Next result	Navigate to next search result
↑	Previous result	Navigate to previous search result
Enter	Open result	Open selected search result
Ctrl+Enter	Open in new tab	Open result in new browser tab

Task Details Shortcuts

When Task is Open

Shortcut	Action	Description
Esc	Close task	Close task detail view
N	Next task	Open next task in list
P	Previous task	Open previous task in list
E	Edit mode	Enable editing of task
Ctrl+Enter	Save and close	Save changes and close
Ctrl+S	Save	Save changes (keep open)

Task Detail Tabs

Shortcut	Action	Description
Alt+1	Overview tab	Switch to overview
Alt+2	Description tab	Switch to description
Alt+3	Comments tab	Switch to comments
Alt+4	Activity tab	Switch to activity log
Alt+5	Attachments tab	Switch to attachments
Alt+6	Subtasks tab	Switch to subtasks
Alt+7	Dependencies tab	Switch to dependencies

Comments

Shortcut	Action	Description
R	Reply/comment	Focus comment box
Ctrl+Enter	Post comment	Submit comment
Esc	Cancel comment	Cancel and clear comment
@	Mention someone	Start typing name to mention
#	Reference task	Type task ID or name to link

Attachments

Shortcut	Action	Description
U	Upload attachment	Open file picker
Ctrl+V	Paste image	Paste image from clipboard
Ctrl+Shift+V	Paste as file	Paste file from clipboard

Customization

Viewing Shortcuts

Shortcut	Action	Description
?	Show all shortcuts	Display shortcut help overlay
Shift+?	Searchable shortcuts	Search for specific shortcut

Customizing Shortcuts

Access Shortcut Settings:

1. Click profile menu → Settings
2. Navigate to "Keyboard Shortcuts"
3. Click shortcut to customize
4. Press new key combination
5. Save changes

Shortcut Settings:

Option	Description
Enable/Disable	Toggle shortcuts on/off globally
Vim Mode	Enable full vim-style navigation
Custom Bindings	Create your own shortcuts
Import/Export	Share shortcuts with team
Reset to Default	Restore original shortcuts

Conflicting Shortcuts

Waymaker vs Browser:

Some Waymaker shortcuts may conflict with browser shortcuts:

Conflict	Resolution
Ctrl+F	Waymaker search vs browser find → Use / for Waymaker
Ctrl+T	New tab vs task action → Waymaker defers to browser
Ctrl+W	Close tab vs Waymaker → Browser takes precedence
Ctrl+N	New window vs new task → Use C for new task

Waymaker vs Operating System:

Some OS shortcuts take priority:

• Cmd+Space (Mac Spotlight) - OS handles
• Win+D (Show desktop) - OS handles
• Alt+Tab (Switch apps) - OS handles

Disabling Conflicts:

Settings → Keyboard Shortcuts → "Resolve Conflicts"

Options:

• Let browser win: Browser shortcuts take priority
• Let Waymaker win: Override browser when possible
• Custom mapping: Map Waymaker action to different key

Accessibility Shortcuts

Screen Reader Support

Shortcut	Action	Description
Alt+Shift+H	Skip to main	Skip navigation, go to main content
Alt+Shift+S	Skip to sidebar	Jump to sidebar
Alt+Shift+F	Skip to footer	Jump to footer
Tab	Next interactive	Focus next interactive element
Shift+Tab	Previous interactive	Focus previous element

Announcements

Shortcut	Action	Description
A then A	Announce context	Screen reader announces current location
A then C	Announce count	Announces task counts (total, filtered, selected)
A then S	Announce selection	Announces what's currently selected

High Contrast Mode

Shortcut	Action	Description
Ctrl+Alt+H	Toggle high contrast	Enable/disable high contrast mode
Ctrl+Alt+T	Toggle dark mode	Switch between light/dark theme

Power User Tips

Shortcut Combinations

Chaining Actions:

You can chain shortcuts for complex actions:

1. F then M - Filter to my tasks
2. G then P - Group by priority
3. Sort+D - Sort by due date
4. Result: My tasks grouped by priority, sorted by due date

Macro Recording:

Record frequently used shortcut sequences:

1. Ctrl+Shift+M - Start recording macro
2. Perform your actions
3. Ctrl+Shift+M - Stop recording
4. Ctrl+Shift+P - Play macro

Example Macro:

• Filter to my overdue tasks
• Sort by priority
• Select all
• Bulk assign to tomorrow

Speed Techniques

Task Creation Speed Run:

1. Shift+C - Quick add
2. Type title, press Enter
3. Repeat steps 2 for next task
4. Create 10 tasks in under 30 seconds

Status Update Speed Run:

1. F then M - My tasks
2. X - Select first
3. Shift+↓↓↓ - Extend selection to 4 tasks
4. B then S - Bulk status change
5. Choose status
6. 4 tasks updated in 5 seconds

Daily Review Workflow:

1. V then L - List view
2. F then T - Due today
3. G then P - Group by priority
4. Review from priority 1 down

Custom Workflows

Morning Standup:

Create a custom view with shortcuts:

1. Ctrl+1 - "Today's Tasks" view

   • Filtered to: assigned to me, due today or overdue
   • Grouped by: status
   • Sorted by: priority

2. Ctrl+2 - "This Week" view

   • Filtered to: due this week
   • Grouped by: due date
   • Sorted by: layer

3. Ctrl+3 - "Team Overview" view

   • Filtered to: team members
   • Grouped by: assignee
   • Sorted by: status

End of Day Cleanup:

Macro that:

1. Filters completed tasks from today
2. Selects all
3. Archives selected
4. Clears filters
5. Shows tomorrow's tasks

Mobile Shortcuts

iOS/iPad

External Keyboard Support:

Most desktop shortcuts work with external keyboard:

Shortcut	Action
Cmd+N	New task
Cmd+F	Search
Cmd+K	Command palette
Escape	Close/back
Cmd+Z	Undo
Cmd+Shift+Z	Redo

iOS-Specific:

Shortcut	Action
Cmd+,	Settings
Cmd+Shift+N	New board
Cmd+[	Back
Cmd+]	Forward

Android

External Keyboard Support:

Shortcut	Action
Ctrl+N	New task
Ctrl+F	Search
Ctrl+K	Command palette
Escape	Close/back
Ctrl+Z	Undo
Ctrl+Shift+Z	Redo

Touch Gestures (No Keyboard):

Gesture	Action
Long press	Select task
Swipe right	Mark complete
Swipe left	Archive
Pinch	Zoom timeline/calendar
Double tap	Open task

Learning Shortcuts

Gradual Adoption

Week 1: Essential Shortcuts

• C - Create task
• / - Search
• Enter - Open task
• Esc - Close

Week 2: Navigation

• J/K - Up/down
• G G - Top
• Shift+G - Bottom

Week 3: Views and Filters

• V then view key
• F then filter key

Week 4: Bulk Operations

• X - Select
• B - Bulk actions

Week 5: Advanced

• Custom shortcuts
• Macros
• Workflows

Practice Mode

Enable Practice Mode:

Settings → Keyboard Shortcuts → "Practice Mode"

Features:

• Shows shortcut hint when you hover
• Displays shortcut after you click (to learn alternative)
• Gradually hides hints as you improve
• Tracks your most/least used shortcuts

Shortcut Challenges

Daily Challenges:

Waymaker can show daily shortcut challenges:

• "Use G G instead of scrolling to top 3 times today"
• "Create 5 tasks using Shift+C quick add"
• "Apply 3 different filters using F shortcuts"

Unlock Achievements:

• Keyboard Novice: Use 10 different shortcuts
• Shortcut Apprentice: Use shortcuts 100 times
• Keyboard Master: Use advanced shortcuts 50 times
• Speed Demon: Complete daily challenge streak for 7 days

Troubleshooting Shortcuts

Shortcuts Not Working

Check:

1. Keyboard layout: US keyboard layout works best
2. Browser: Chrome/Firefox recommended
3. Extensions: Disable extensions that intercept keys
4. Input focus: Click on task area first
5. Settings: Verify shortcuts are enabled

Common Issues:

Problem	Solution
No shortcuts work	Settings → Enable keyboard shortcuts
Some shortcuts missing	Browser extension conflict → Disable
Different keys trigger action	Keyboard layout issue → Switch to US layout
Shortcuts work intermittently	Input focus issue → Click board first

Resetting Shortcuts

To Default:

1. Settings → Keyboard Shortcuts
2. Scroll to bottom
3. Click "Reset to Default"
4. Confirm reset

Note: This removes all customizations.

Reporting Issues

If shortcut doesn't work:

1. Note your keyboard layout
2. Note your browser and version
3. Try shortcut in different browser
4. Report to support with details

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Become a Keyboard Ninja

Mastering keyboard shortcuts can reduce task management time by 50% or more. Start with the essential shortcuts and gradually expand your repertoire.

Print the Quick Reference Card or keep this guide bookmarked for easy access. Enable Practice Mode to accelerate learning, and check the ? shortcut overlay whenever you need a reminder.

Happy shortcutting!