Trello Shortcut Key Assignments Summary
Here is a summary of shortcut key assignments for Trello, the Kanban-style task management app. This includes tips on how to remember shortcuts and useful ways to use them.
Posted at: 2024.9.20
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Card Operations
First, here are the shortcut key assignments for card operations, which you will use most frequently in Trello.
Shortcuts are assigned using the first letter of the English word for "what you want to do with the card." For example, "New card = n" or "Open edit mode = e."
All of these are designed to be operated quickly with one hand, so if you remember these, you can greatly speed up your task management.
| Operation | Shortcut Key Assignment |
|---|---|
| Add a new card to the bottom of the list | n |
| Archive a card | c |
| Open card details in edit mode | e |
| Add or remove a label from a card | l |
| Add or remove a due date from a card | d |
| Add or remove a member from a card | s |
| Vote on a card | v |
| Edit the card name | t |
| Assign a member to the card | m |
| Copy a card | Ctrl + Alt + c |
Board Operations
Next, memorize the shortcut key assignments for board operations.
If you use multiple boards and lists—moving, opening, or searching them—be sure to learn these shortcuts.
For teams using Trello, features like "b: Switch boards," "f: Use filters," and "q: Show cards assigned to you" are used frequently. Just knowing these can dramatically improve your card management efficiency.
| Operation | Shortcut Key Assignment |
|---|---|
| Open a card | Enter |
| Close a card | ESC |
| Switch boards | b |
| Search within a board | / |
| Use a filter | f |
| Show cards assigned to you | q |
| Watch/unwatch a card | Space |
| Move between lists | ← or → |
| Move cards within a list | ↑ or ↓ |
| Open the board menu | Ctrl + Shift + b |
| Submit a comment | Ctrl + Enter |
| Copy a list | Ctrl + Alt + l |
If You Forget a Shortcut
In Trello, you can display a list of shortcuts by pressing "?", so check it as needed while learning.