Keyboard Shortcuts

Master HyperPlanner with these keyboard shortcuts. Work faster, navigate smarter, and keep your hands on the keyboard.

Platform-Specific Keys

Throughout this guide, we show shortcuts for both Mac and Windows/Linux. Cmd on Mac corresponds to Ctrl on Windows/Linux, and Option corresponds to Alt.

Global Shortcuts

These shortcuts work from anywhere in HyperPlanner, regardless of which view or panel is currently focused.

Action	Mac	Windows / Linux
Create new task	`Cmd` + `N`	`Ctrl` + `N`
Open command palette	`Cmd` + `K`	`Ctrl` + `K`
Save current state	`Cmd` + `S`	`Ctrl` + `S`
Undo last action	`Cmd` + `Z`	`Ctrl` + `Z`
Redo last action	`Cmd` + `Shift` + `Z`	`Ctrl` + `Y`
Open settings	`Cmd` + `,`	`Ctrl` + `,`
Toggle sidebar	`Cmd` + `\`	`Ctrl` + `\`
Toggle fullscreen	`Cmd` + `Shift` + `F`	`F11`
Show keyboard shortcuts	`Cmd` + `/`	`Ctrl` + `/`
Close modal / Cancel	`Esc`	`Esc`
Refresh data	`Cmd` + `R`	`Ctrl` + `R`
Print view	`Cmd` + `P`	`Ctrl` + `P`

Navigation

Navigate through tasks, views, and panels efficiently without reaching for your mouse.

Action	Mac	Windows / Linux
Move to next task	`↓` or `J`	`↓` or `J`
Move to previous task	`↑` or `K`	`↑` or `K`
Move to next column/panel	`→` or `L`	`→` or `L`
Move to previous column/panel	`←` or `H`	`←` or `H`
Navigate between panels	`Tab`	`Tab`
Navigate panels (reverse)	`Shift` + `Tab`	`Shift` + `Tab`
Jump to first task	`Cmd` + `↑`	`Ctrl` + `Home`
Jump to last task	`Cmd` + `↓`	`Ctrl` + `End`
Go to today	`T`	`T`
Go to next day/week	`N`	`N`
Go to previous day/week	`P`	`P`
Focus calendar	`G` then `C`	`G` then `C`
Focus kanban board	`G` then `K`	`G` then `K`
Focus inbox	`G` then `I`	`G` then `I`

Vim-Style Navigation

HyperPlanner supports Vim-style H J K L navigation for power users. Enable "Vim Mode" in Settings for additional Vim keybindings.

Task Management

Create, edit, complete, and organize tasks with these essential shortcuts.

Action	Mac	Windows / Linux
Edit selected task	`Enter`	`Enter`
Toggle task complete	`Space`	`Space`
Delete selected task	`D`	`D`
Delete (with confirmation)	`Cmd` + `Backspace`	`Ctrl` + `Delete`
Duplicate task	`Cmd` + `D`	`Ctrl` + `D`
Copy task	`Cmd` + `C`	`Ctrl` + `C`
Cut task	`Cmd` + `X`	`Ctrl` + `X`
Paste task	`Cmd` + `V`	`Ctrl` + `V`
Move task up	`Cmd` + `Shift` + `↑`	`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `↑`
Move task down	`Cmd` + `Shift` + `↓`	`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `↓`
Archive task	`A`	`A`
Add subtask	`Shift` + `Enter`	`Shift` + `Enter`
Indent subtask	`Tab` (in edit mode)	`Tab` (in edit mode)
Outdent subtask	`Shift` + `Tab` (in edit mode)	`Shift` + `Tab` (in edit mode)

Priority & Status

Action	Mac	Windows / Linux
Set priority: High	`!` + `1`	`!` + `1`
Set priority: Medium	`!` + `2`	`!` + `2`
Set priority: Low	`!` + `3`	`!` + `3`
Clear priority	`!` + `0`	`!` + `0`
Move to Inbox	`M` then `I`	`M` then `I`
Move to In Progress	`M` then `P`	`M` then `P`
Move to Done	`M` then `D`	`M` then `D`
Set due date	`Shift` + `D`	`Shift` + `D`
Schedule for today	`Cmd` + `T`	`Ctrl` + `T`
Schedule for tomorrow	`Cmd` + `Shift` + `T`	`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `T`

Views

Quickly switch between different views and layouts using number keys.

Action	Mac	Windows / Linux
Switch to Kanban view	`1`	`1`
Switch to Calendar view	`2`	`2`
Switch to Split view	`3`	`3`
Switch to Focus view	`4`	`4`
Toggle day view	`Shift` + `1`	`Shift` + `1`
Toggle week view	`Shift` + `2`	`Shift` + `2`
Toggle month view	`Shift` + `3`	`Shift` + `3`
Zoom in (increase density)	`Cmd` + `=`	`Ctrl` + `=`
Zoom out (decrease density)	`Cmd` + `-`	`Ctrl` + `-`
Reset zoom	`Cmd` + `0`	`Ctrl` + `0`
Toggle compact cards	`C`	`C`
Toggle completed tasks	`Shift` + `C`	`Shift` + `C`

Layout Presets

Save your favorite layouts as presets! Press Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + 1-9 to save the current layout to a slot, then Option/Alt + 1-9 to quickly restore it.

Quick Actions

Speed up your workflow with these instant action shortcuts.

Action	Mac	Windows / Linux
Quick add task	`Q`	`Q`
Open search	`/`	`/`
Global search	`Cmd` + `F`	`Ctrl` + `F`
Filter by tag	`#`	`#`
Filter by context	`@`	`@`
Filter by priority	`!`	`!`
Clear all filters	`Cmd` + `Shift` + `X`	`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `X`
Quick event (on calendar)	`E`	`E`
Start timer / pomodoro	`Shift` + `P`	`Shift` + `P`
Stop timer	`Shift` + `S`	`Shift` + `S`
Add note to task	`Shift` + `N`	`Shift` + `N`
Attach file	`Cmd` + `Shift` + `A`	`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `A`
Open task in new window	`Cmd` + `Enter`	`Ctrl` + `Enter`

Selection

Action	Mac	Windows / Linux
Select all tasks	`Cmd` + `A`	`Ctrl` + `A`
Extend selection up	`Shift` + `↑`	`Shift` + `↑`
Extend selection down	`Shift` + `↓`	`Shift` + `↓`
Toggle selection	`Cmd` + `Click`	`Ctrl` + `Click`
Range select	`Shift` + `Click`	`Shift` + `Click`
Deselect all	`Esc`	`Esc`

Theme & Customization

Personalize your HyperPlanner experience with these customization shortcuts.

Action	Mac	Windows / Linux
Toggle dark/light mode	`Cmd` + `Shift` + `L`	`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `L`
Open Theme Lab	`Cmd` + `Shift` + `T`	`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `T`
Cycle through themes	`Option` + `T`	`Alt` + `T`
Apply Glassy theme	`Option` + `1`	`Alt` + `1`
Apply Midnight theme	`Option` + `2`	`Alt` + `2`
Apply Neon theme	`Option` + `3`	`Alt` + `3`
Increase blur intensity	`Option` + `=`	`Alt` + `=`
Decrease blur intensity	`Option` + `-`	`Alt` + `-`
Toggle glass effect	`Option` + `G`	`Alt` + `G`
Toggle animations	`Option` + `A`	`Alt` + `A`
Reset to default theme	`Option` + `R`	`Alt` + `R`
Export current theme	`Cmd` + `Shift` + `E`	`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `E`
Import theme	`Cmd` + `Shift` + `I`	`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `I`

Panel Customization

Action	Mac	Windows / Linux
Toggle panel borders	`Option` + `B`	`Alt` + `B`
Toggle panel shadows	`Option` + `S`	`Alt` + `S`
Increase panel spacing	`Option` + `]`	`Alt` + `]`
Decrease panel spacing	`Option` + `[`	`Alt` + `[`
Cycle border radius	`Option` + `0`	`Alt` + `0`

Drag & Drop Modifiers

Modify drag and drop behavior with these key combinations.

Action	Mac	Windows / Linux
Copy while dragging	`Option` + `Drag`	`Alt` + `Drag`
Move (force, no copy)	`Cmd` + `Drag`	`Ctrl` + `Drag`
Snap to grid while dragging	`Shift` + `Drag`	`Shift` + `Drag`
Drag to time-block	Drag task to calendar	Drag task to calendar
Create link while dragging	`Cmd` + `Option` + `Drag`	`Ctrl` + `Alt` + `Drag`

Help & Support

Access help and documentation quickly.

Action	Mac	Windows / Linux
Show keyboard shortcuts	`?` or `Cmd` + `/`	`?` or `Ctrl` + `/`
Open help center	`F1`	`F1`
Report a bug	`Cmd` + `Shift` + `B`	`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `B`
Send feedback	`Cmd` + `Shift` + `?`	`Ctrl` + `Shift` + `/`

Printable Reference Card

Want a handy reference card? Press Cmd/Ctrl + P to print this page, or download the PDF cheat sheet for offline reference.

Customizing Shortcuts

HyperPlanner allows you to customize keyboard shortcuts to match your workflow.

Open Settings
Press Cmd/Ctrl + , to open settings
Navigate to Keyboard
Select "Keyboard Shortcuts" from the sidebar
Find & Edit
Search for the action you want to customize, click on it, and press your new key combination
Resolve Conflicts
If your new shortcut conflicts with an existing one, you'll be prompted to reassign or clear the conflict

Shortcut Conflicts

Some shortcuts may conflict with your browser or operating system. If a shortcut doesn't work, check your system preferences or try an alternative combination.