Here is a comprehensive list of the most useful shortcuts, organized by category, with updates noted. These work across the Asana web app and desktop version, with Ctrl for Windows and Cmd for MacOS.
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Quickly see your project as a timeline, board, or list, saving clicks in the top navigation. Tab + U (Assign to Me): Instantly take ownership of a task. Tab + Z (Undo): Quickly fix a mistake. 💻 Mac vs. Windows: Key Differences
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Are you using Asana primarily on a or a Windows computer?
The true power user workflow involves managing dozens of tasks at once. Asana allows you to perform bulk actions using standard selection modifiers combined with task shortcuts.
Asana supports rich text markdown shortcuts inside task descriptions and comment sections. Use these to make your briefs and updates highly readable. (or Cmd + B ): Bold text. Ctrl + I (or Cmd + I ): Italicise text. Ctrl + Shift + 7 : Create a numbered list. Ctrl + Shift + 8 : Create a bulleted list.
While mobile does not support global keyboard shortcuts the way desktop does, using an external keyboard (iPad/Magic Keyboard) enables the following:
Moving between your inbox, projects, and tasks quickly is the foundation of a fast workflow. Use these global shortcuts from anywhere in the application.
For the first week, focus exclusively on using Tab + M (My Tasks), Tab + I (Inbox), and Tab + Q (Quick Add).
This guide provides the most current shortcuts to help you navigate, manage tasks, and organize your workspace like a pro. 🚀 The "Safety Net": How to Find Shortcuts
If you ever forget a command, you don't need to reach for your mouse.
Use to add all selected tasks to a specific project. Pro-Tip: The "Quick Add" (Tab + Q)
Asana continuously updates its interface to support modern workflows. Recent ecosystem updates focus heavily on and tab-based logic .
Tab + Q (Opens the task creation window instantly from any screen) Search Asana: Tab + / (Jumps straight to the search bar)