Complete Guide to Jira Keyboard Shortcuts
A complete list of keyboard shortcuts for Jira. Learn how to efficiently manage issues, boards, and backlogs without touching your mouse.
Posted at: 2026.9.8
Jira relies heavily on single-key shortcuts and sequential key combos (like pressing g followed by another key for "Go to...").
If you ever need a refresher, press h at any time to open the keyboard shortcuts help dialog. You can also quickly search and trigger actions using the command palette (Cmd + K / Ctrl + K).
Global Operations & Navigation
Essential shortcuts for global actions and jumping between views from anywhere in Jira.
The two most essential shortcuts to learn first are c (Create) to open the issue creation modal from any screen, and / to jump straight to the search bar.
Once you get comfortable with toggling the sidebar ([) and using g sequence navigation (like g then p to return to your project, or g then i to open the issue search), you can navigate deeply nested projects without touching your mouse.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Access the help panel for an overview of shortcuts | H |
| Activate the quick search feature | / |
| Toggle the sidebar visibility | [ |
| Jump directly to the search bar | F |
| Exit dropdown menus or dialog boxes | ESC |
| Return to the main project page | GP |
| Open the issue navigator for detailed search | GI |
| Open the dialog to create new issues | C |
| Access quick actions and functionalities via command palette (Windows) | CtrlK |
| Access quick actions and functionalities via command palette (Mac) | Cmd (⌘)K |
Board & Backlog Management
Shortcuts designed to speed up triage and card management on Scrum/Kanban boards and in the backlog view.
To move cards on a board without dragging and dropping, select an issue with Space, then press n (Next column) or p (Previous column) to advance or move back its status.
When prioritizing the backlog, select an issue and use s then t (Send to Top) or s then b (Send to Bottom) to quickly rank tickets without endless scrolling.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select and move issues within a board or backlog using Space and Arrow keys | Space |
| Move the selected issue to the next column on a board | N |
| Move the selected issue to the previous column on a board | P |
| Toggle the visibility of all swimlanes on a board | - |
| Open or close the epic panel in the backlog or board | E |
| Open or close the version panel in the backlog or board | V |
| Move the selected issue to the top of the backlog list | ST |
| Move the selected issue to the bottom of the backlog list | SB |
Project Navigation
Jump between key views within a project instantly using number keys.
Skip clicking through the sidebar menu and switch views directly:
1: Backlog2: Active Board3: Reports4: Timeline / Roadmap
This is especially handy during daily standups or sprint planning when you frequently switch between planning and progress tracking.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Navigate to the backlog view of the current project | 1 |
| Open the active board view for sprints or Kanban boards | 2 |
| Access the reports section for project insights | 3 |
| プロジェクトのロードマップや長期計画を見渡すタイムラインビューに切り替える | 4 |
Issue Actions
Quickly update fields, assign teammates, or add comments to the currently selected or viewed issue.
Instead of hunting for buttons, jump straight into action with a single key:
a: Assign issuei: Assign to me / Unassignm: Jump to comment fieldl: Edit labelsd: Change status (Do / Transition)w: Toggle watch statusq: Log work
Once you finish editing, press Cmd + Enter (Mac) or Ctrl + Enter (Windows) to submit and save immediately.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open the highlighted issue for viewing | O |
| Open the assign issue dialog for task delegation | A |
| Toggle assignment of the selected issue to yourself | I |
| Toggle watching status for issue notifications | W |
| Quickly add a comment to the selected issue | M |
| Open the dialog to edit issue labels | L |
| Change the status of the selected issue | D |
| Log work for the selected issue | Q |
| Share the issue details with others | ShiftS |
| Submit and save the added comment or description text (Windows) | CtrlEnter |
| Submit and save the added comment or description text (Mac) | Cmd (⌘)Enter |
Issue Navigation & Search
Navigate issue lists and search results with speed and precision.
Familiar to Vim users, j (next issue) and k (previous issue) let you quickly browse up and down issue lists. When you want to inspect an issue, press o or Enter to open it, z to maximize full-screen, or t to toggle between list and detail views. To jump back to your search criteria, press u.
From triage to in-depth review, your entire workflow stays right on the home row.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Navigate to the next issue in the list | J |
| Navigate to the previous issue in the list | K |
| Switch between list view and detail view for issues | T |
| Expand the selected issue for detailed viewing | Z |
| Return to the advanced search page | U |
| Access options for choosing the issue order | Y |
| Share the search criteria used for the current view | S |