Work efficiently using commands and shortcuts in Jira
5 min
Beginner
By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to:
- Use keyboard shortcuts to work quickly in Jira
- Use the Jira command palette to navigate, search, and work with just your keyboard
Use keyboard shortcuts
Jira has many keyboard shortcuts that help you quickly open menus, take actions, and navigate your boards and projects.
👇 To see a list of all shortcuts in Jira, just press ? on your keyboard or click Help, then Keyboard shortcuts.
You can disable keyboard shortcuts with a toggle in the upper-right of the Keyboard shortcuts dialog.
There are different groups of shortcuts for different actions.
👇 Click the tabs to see some of the most helpful shortcuts for different areas of Jira.
These shortcuts can be used when you are in any part of Jira:
- Quick search: /
- Create work item: c
- Toggle sidebar: [
- Open help panel: h
Shortcuts for other products that work with Jira may appear, too.
Use the command palette
The command palette enables you to move through Jira and accomplish tasks with only your keyboard—without your mouse or trackpad.
To use the command palette:
- Press Command + K on a Mac or Ctrl + K on Windows.
- Start typing in the search bar to search for any command, or use the arrow keys to locate a command.
- Press Return or Enter to select that command or go to that item.
👇 Here’s how you can use the command palette to access the backlog
The command palette works with keyboard shortcuts, so you can use whichever method is best for you, or both!
Once you open the command palette, there are several things you can do.
👇 Click the boxes below to learn more about what the command palette can do.
If it seems like you’re editing or typing in a field, the command palette won’t open. Check if you have a field or text editor selected before opening the command palette.
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