Learn Things Shortcuts for Mac
Creating new items shortcuts
| Action | Things Mac Shortcut keys |
|---|
| Create a new to-do | Command + N |
| Create a new to-do below a selection | Spacebar |
| Paste plain text to create new to-dos | Command + V |
| Create a checklist in an open to-do | Command + Shift + C |
| Create a new heading for a project | Command + Shift + N |
| Create a new project | Option+ Command + N |
| Open Quick Entry | Control + Spacebar |
| Open Quick Entry with Autofill | Option + Control + Spacebar |
Editing items Shortcuts
| Action | Things Mac Shortcuts |
|---|
| Open a to-do or project | Enter |
| Save and close | Command + Enter |
| Duplicate a to-do or project | Command + D |
| Copy a to-do or project | Command + C |
| Paste a to-do or project | Command + V |
| Complete selected items | Command + . |
| Cancel selected items | Command + Option + . |
| Delete selected items | Delete |
| Move completed to Logbook | Command + L |
Editing Dates Shortcuts
| Action | Things Mac Shortcuts |
|---|
| Show Jump Start | Command + S |
| Start Today | Command + T |
| Start This Evening | Command + E |
| Start Anytime | Command + R |
| Start Someday | Command + O |
| Start date +1 day | Control + ] |
| Start date -1 day | Control + [ |
| Start date +1 week | Control + Shift + ] |
| Start date – 1 week | Control + Shift + [ |
| Direct access to set a Deadline | Command + Shift + D |
| Deadline +1 day | Control + . |
| Deadline -1 day | Control + , |
| Deadline +1 week (Help) | Control + Shift + > |
| Deadline -1 week (Help) | Control + Shift + < |
| Make to-do or project repeating | Command + Shift + R |
Select Items Shortcuts
| Action | Things Mac Shortcuts |
|---|
| Select item above | Up Arrow key |
| Select item below | Down Arrow key |
| Extend selection upwards | Shift + Up Arrow key |
| Extend selection downwards | Shift + Down Arrow key |
| Extend selection to the top | Option + Shift + Up Arrow key |
| Extend selection to the bottom | Option + Shift + Down Arrow key |
| Select everything | Command + A |
Moving Items Shortcuts
| Action | Things Mac Shortcuts |
|---|
| Move the selection to another list | Command + Shift + M |
| Move copied to-dos and projects | Option + Command + V |
| Move selection up | Command + Up Arrow key |
| Move selection down | Command + Down Arrow key |
| Move selection to the top of the list | Option + Command + Up Arrow key |
| Move the selection to the bottom of the list | Option + Command + Down Arrow key |
Navigation Shortcuts
| Action | Things Mac Shortcut keys |
|---|
| Go to Inbox | Command + 1 |
| Go to Today | Command + 2 |
| Go to Upcoming | Command + 3 |
| Go to Anytime | Command + 4 |
| Go to Someday | Command + 5 |
| Go to Logbook | Command + 6 |
| Show to-do in list | Command + Shift + L |
| Enter a selected project | Right Arrow key |
| Return to the previous list | Left Arrow key |
| Scroll to top | Option + Up Arrow key |
| Scroll to bottom | Option + Down Arrow key |
| Navigate up in the sidebar | Control + Option + Command + Up Arrow key |
| Navigate down in the sidebar | Control + Option + Command + Down Arrow key |
Controlling Windows Shortcuts
| Action | Things Mac Shortcut keys |
|---|
| Open new window | Command + Control + N |
| Cycle through open windows | Command + Shift + ` |
| Close current window | Command + W |
| Close all windows | Option + Command + W |
| Hide or show the sidebar | Command + \ |
| Hide or show the toolbar | Option + Command + T |
| Fullscreen | Control + Command + F |
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