Shortcuts to make your Trello life easier
Trello comment section shortcuts
- Use the arrows to navigate your lists, cards and more.
- Square brackets < > move cards between lists.
- Press enter to open a card.
- B is for the board menu: Create, search or create star boards from the board menu on the left.
- W… What’s going on? View your activity in the dashboard menu on the right.
- For slash / search: Find information quickly with focus search.
- F is for filter: Search cards by term, tag, member or due date.
- Q is for quick filtering: See your assigned cards.
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Trello Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts
Navigate Cards
←↓ / J↑ / K→
Pressing the arrow keys selects neighboring cards. Pressing the “J” key selects the card below the current card. Pressing the “K” key selects the card above the current card.
Browse card backs
← / K→ / J
Pressing the left and right arrow keys opens adjacent cards in a list. Pressing the “j” key or the right arrow opens the card below the current card. Pressing the “k” key or the left arrow unlocks the card above the current card.
Toggle sidebar
[
Pressing “[” will open and close the navigation sidebar menu of the dashboards.
Toggle Clipboard Menu
W / ]
Pressing “w” or “]” opens or closes the clipboard menu in the sidebar on the right.
Open Admin Dashboards Menu
B
Pressing “b” allows you to quickly search for boards. Navigate the search results with the up and down arrows. Pressing enter while a clipboard is selected opens the clipboard.
Open Search Box
/
Pressing the “/” key takes the cursor to the search box in the header.
Archive Card
C
The “c” key archives the card.
End Date
D
The “d” key opens the card expiry date view.
Add Checklist
–
Pressing the “-” key adds a to-do list to a card.
Add link
Command/ControlV
Add a copied link using the “Control/Command + V” keys while viewing a card.
Quick Edit Mode
E
Pressing the “E” key while on a card opens the quick edit mode for you to edit the card title and other card properties.
Close Menu / Cancel Edit
Esc
Pressing the “ESC” key closes an open dialog or window, or cancels edits and unposted comments.
Save Text
Command/ControlEnter
Pressing Control + Enter (Windows) or Command + Enter (Mac) will save any text you type. This feature works when writing or editing comments, editing card title, list title, description, and more.
Open Card
Enter
When you press the “Enter” key, the selected card opens. When adding a new card, press “Shift + Enter” and it will open after the card is created.
Open Card Filter Menu
F
Use the “f” key to open the card filter. The search box will open automatically.
Ticket
L
Pressing the “L” key opens a list of available tags. Clicking a tag adds or removes that tag from the card.
Pressing one of the number keys adds or removes the label on that number key.
| Key | Label Color |
|---|---|
| 1 | Green |
| 2 | Yellow |
| 3 | Orange |
| 4 | Red |
| 5 | Mor |
| 6 | Blue |
| 7 | Sky |
| 8 | Lime |
| 9 | Horns |
| 0 | Black |
Change Tag Names
;
Semicolon “;” Pressing the key will show or hide names in a clipboard. You can also click on any label in a clipboard to change this.
Add / Delete Members
M
Pressing the “M” key opens the add/remove members menu. Clicking on a member’s profile picture assigns or unassigns the card to that person.
Add New Card
N
Pressing the “n” key opens a window for you to add cards just after the selected card or to an empty list.
Create new card with text
Command/ControlV
While in a clipboard, create a new card with a copied link or text using the “Control/Command + V” keys.
Move Card to Side List
,.<>
“,” or “.” When the mark is pressed, the card is moved to the bottom of the left or right adjacent list. Pressing the greater than or less than signs (< and >) moves the card to the top of the adjacent left or right list.
My Card Filters
Q
Pressing the “Q” key toggles the “cards assigned to me” filter.
Follow
S
You can follow or unfollow the card by pressing the “S” key. When you follow the card, you will be notified about the transactions related to the card.
Assign to Yourself
Space
The “space” key adds (or removes) you to this card.
Edit Title
T
While viewing a card, pressing the “T” key changes the title. If you are on a card, pressing the “T” key displays the card and changes its title.
Oy
V
Pressing the “V” key allows you to vote (or unvote) a card while the Voting Power-up is active.
Remove Filter
X
Use the “x” key to clear all card filters.
Open Shortcuts Page
?
“?” When you press the key, the shortcuts page opens.
Autocomplete Members
@
When adding a comment, you can get a list of members matching your search by entering “@” and a member name, username or initials of the member. You can navigate the list with the up and down arrow keys. Pressing enter or tab allows you to mention that user in your comment. A notification is sent when said user comments are added.
When adding a new card, you can assign cards to members before adding them using the same method.
AutoComplete Tags
#
When adding a new card, you can get a list of tags matching your search by entering “#” and a list color or title. You can navigate the list with the up and down arrow keys. Pressing enter or tab allows you to add the tag to the created card. Tags are added to the card as you add it.
Auto Complete Position
^
When adding a new card, you can enter “^” and a list name or a position in the list. You can add “top” or “bottom” to the beginning or end of the current list. You can navigate the list with the up and down arrow keys. Pressing enter or tab will automatically change the position of the created card.
Copy Card
Command/ControlC / V
If you press Control + C (Windows) or Command + C (Mac) while hovering over a card, the card will be copied to your temporary clipboard. Pressing Control + V (Windows) or Command + V (Mac) while on a list copies the card to the list. This also works across different boards.
Move Card
Command/ControlX / V
If you hover over a card and press Control + X (Windows) or Command + X (Mac), the card will be copied to your temporary clipboard. Pressing Control + V (Windows) or Command + V (Mac) while on a list moves the card to the list. This also works across different boards.
Undo Transaction
Z
Pressing the “Z” key undoes your last action on a card.
Redo Action
ShiftZ
Pressing “Shift + Z” after undoing an action will redo the last undone action.
Repeat Operation
R
Pressing the “R” key while viewing or navigating a card repeats your last action on a different card.
pan sideways
ShiftScroll
To scroll left and right on a board, hold down the “Shift” key while scrolling with your mouse.
Trello Description Formatting
Trello uses Markdown for formatting. Here are the basic items. View the entire syntax .
First Level TitleÇırpılmış Yumurta Yapmak: El Kitabı
===============================
Second Level Title1.1: Hazırlık
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paragraphsYeni bir paragraf için 2 satır ekleyin. Kaseye 2 yumurta kırın ve çırpın.
Thick**Dikkatli bir şekilde** yumurtaları kırın.
ImportanceYumurtaları çırpın *kuvvetlice*.
listsİçindekiler:
- Yumurtalar
yağ
- *İsteğe Bağlı:* süt
LinksYemek tarifinin PDF versiyonunu indirmek için [buraya tıklayınız](https://example.com/scrambled-eggs.pdf).
Images
Keyboard shortcut Trello
| Hotkeys | actions |
| Before pressing the special hotkey (card), mouse over the card to select it. | |
| ← | Select the left card |
| → | Choose the right card |
| ↑ | Select the card above |
| ↓ | Select the card below |
| k | Select the card above |
| j | Select the card below |
| to enter | open card |
| Esc | Close the card |
| ¹n | A comment dialog (popover) to add a new card |
| @ (Shift + 2) | Select members from the autocomplete list when creating cards |
| # (Shift + 3) | Select tags from the autocomplete list when creating the card |
| ^ (Shift + 6) | Choose to list names or locations from autocomplete when creating card |
| ^ top | Brings the card to the top of the list when creating a card |
| ^ alt | Move the card to the bottom of the list when creating a card |
| Shift + Enter | Open the card immediately after creating it |
| e | Enter quick card issuance mode |
| l | Open the Tags annotation menu for the card |
| 1 | green label |
| 2 | yellow label |
| 3 | orange label |
| 4 | red tag |
| 5 | Mother label |
| 6 | blue label |
| ; (Dotted) | Toggle display of tag names in all tables |
| , (comma) | Move the card to the bottom of the list on the left |
| . (Dot) | Move the card to the bottom of the list on the right |
| Move the card to the top of the list on the left | |
| > (Shift +.) | Move the card to the top of the list on the right |
| a | Open the Members annotation menu for the card |
| m | Open the Members annotation menu for the card |
| spacebar | Add/remove yourself from the card |
| d | Open the card’s expiration date picker |
| c | Card storage |
| q | See the cards assigned to you on the board |
| t | Edit tag title (rename tag) |
| s | View / uncheck card view |
| v | Add/remove voting cards when activating Vote Opening |
| ²Ctrl + x | Copy the tag link or tag you want to move |
| ²Ctrl + c | Copy the tag link or tag you want to duplicate |
| ²Ctrl + v | Paste the tag link or paste the card on any card to move or copy |
| x | Clear all active card filters |
| b | Open the Boards menu (the title menu where the tables are listed) |
| w | Enable/disable the table menu (sidebar menu appears) |
| f | Focus on the Calling Cards box (card filter menu) in the sidebar |
| ³Esc | Close the menu or cancel editing |
| ? (Shift + ⁄) | Open the shortcuts page |
| Search for events The search filter returns matching tags in all tables (you can also use this filter to search for specific tables) | |
| / | Bring up the search box |
| member: Person | Tag relevant people |
| @Person | Tag relevant people |
| @me | tag for you |
| label: Label_Name | Add Label_Name tag for label |
| etiket: Label_Color | Label the Label_Color tags |
| tahta: Board_Name | Open the board in the Board_Name board |
| list: List_Name | Tags are in List_Name in each table |
| name: keywords | tags keywords tags in names |
| description: keywords | Tags with keywords in their description |
| checklist: keywords | Tags with keywords in the checklist name or content |
| comment: keywords | Tags with keywords in the comment |
| is: starry | Open the card on the starboard |
| : open | Open or activate the card |
| is: archived | Open the archive card |
| There are: attachments | Card attachment file |
| there is: description | caption label |
| has: cover | flip card |
| are: members | Member assigned card |
| are: stickers | label sticker |
| due: days | Card expires in the next 24 days |
| due: week | Card expires in the next 7 days |
| due date: month | Card expires in the next 28 days |
| overdue: overdue | Card has expired |
| time: completed | Card has not expired |
| due: missing | Expired card marked as complete |
| created: day | Cards created in the last 24 hours |
| created: week | Cards created in the last 7 days |
| created: month | Cards created in the last 28 days |
| created: X | Cards created in X days |
| edited: day | Cards issued in the last 24 hours |
| edited: week | Cards issued in the last 7 days |
| edited: month | Cards issued in the last 28 days |
| edited: X | Cards issued in the last X days |
| Ortsort: created | Sort tags by creation date |
| Ortsort: edited | Categorize cards by revision date |
| Ortsort: due | Sort cards by expiration date |
| -Operator | Remove results matching the event |
| Syntax Markdown – I handles description tags, comments, checklist, and Trello bio | |
| ** text ** | Highlight content by making the text bold |
| * text * | italic text |
| ~~ text ~~ | Strike-through |
| [Anchor_Text] [URL] | create a bridge |
| `text` | Add inline code |
| text | Remove Markup for text |
| [Alt_Text] (/yol//img.jpg) | embed photos |
| Syntax Markdown – II Tags for handling comments and comments | |
| — | Adding lines horizontally |
| ” text “ | Add formatted code |
| > text | Indent text or add block quotes |
| #text | H1 format for title |
| ## text | H2 format for title |
| ### text | H2 format for title |
| text — | H2 format for title |
| Song | |
| Your Home Feed | trello.com |
| your tables | trello.com/Your_Username/boards |
| Profile settings | trello.com/Your_Username |
| Account activity | trello.com/Your_Username/activity |
| Card assigned | trello.com/Your_Username/cards |
| Account settings | trello.com/Your_Username/account |
| Flights to Trello | trello.com/guide |
| Trello Templates | trello.com/inspiration |
| Trello Help | help.trello.com |
Trello Top Most Used Shortcuts
- N is for new: Create a new card.
- E is for editing: Quickly edit your card.
- C is for cleaning: Archive a card.
- Escape… just that! Cancel or close a card.
- Use the Ctrl/⌘+C and Ctrl/⌘+V keys to copy and paste cards between clipboards.
- M is for members: Add members to a card.
- D is for date: Add a due date to a card.
- S is for spy: Keep an eye on a card by monitoring its activities.
- T is for title: Edit the card title.
- L is for label: This opens the label popup. Once you’re here, you can use the number keys (0-9) to assign label colors to a card.
- use semicolons; to show and hide tag names
- Use the # hash to connect to any card. Just start typing the name of the card after the # symbol.
- To mention a team member, use the @ symbol followed by the username.
- Use the dash – sign to add a checklist to your card.
- Use the Ctrl/⌘+Enter keys to save your edits.
- Press the spacebar to assign yourself to a card.
- Ctrl/⌘+Enter to send an email after you finish typing.
- Escape to cancel Close the email and return to the card.
- Use # to bring up the autocomplete search of your Saved Answers.
