Asana Shortcuts Updated [verified]

Are you using Asana primarily on a or a Windows machine?

Jump directly to the Comment section. Perfect for replying to a teammate without scrolling down. Tab + S : Add a Subtask to the selected task. Tab + T : Add a tag to help categorize the item.

Timeline & Calendar

You can create a section using the keyboard shortcut Tab + N. asana shortcuts updated

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.

Your keyboard isn't just for Asana. These updated shortcuts play nicely with browser extensions.

To start taking advantage of the updated Asana shortcuts: Are you using Asana primarily on a or a Windows machine

Press (Mac) or Ctrl + / (Windows) to instantly bring up the interactive, updated keyboard shortcut cheat sheet right inside the Asana interface. Action Plan to Build Keyboard Muscle Memory

Use the AI assist icon in the task details pane to summarize long comment threads or task descriptions. 🛠️ Known Limitations & "Hacks"

| Action | New Shortcut | Previous (if changed) | |--------|--------------|------------------------| | Quick add task (anywhere) | Q | (no change) | | Open my tasks | G then T | (no change) | | Open inbox | G then I | (no change) | | | Ctrl/Cmd + D | Was Shift + D | | Copy task link | Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + C | New | | Toggle full-screen mode | F | New | | Collapse/expand all sections | [ or ] | New | | Jump to search | / | (no change) | | Mark task complete/incomplete | Tab + Enter (from task detail) | Ctrl/Cmd + Enter still works | Tab + S : Add a Subtask to the selected task

Use Cmd/Ctrl + Up/Down Arrow to move the entire block of selected tasks through your list. 🛠️ Troubleshooting: Shortcuts Not Working?

The latest updates, such as the visual cues in tooltips and the new Board view navigation, make this learning process easier than ever. Asana's developers have also indicated they are planning even more keyboard-centric features, including the ability to reorder tasks within a board column.

Project & View Controls