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Task shortcuts

Tasks2 min read

Tasks uses a small set of keys and gestures. Global Help and search keys are on Keyboard shortcuts.

Calendar

ActionHow
New event with that rangeClick an empty day or time slot
New task with that rangeOption (Alt) + click an empty slot
Open detailClick the item
RescheduleDrag the item

On a phone, use Add Task or Add Event. Alt-click is desktop-only.

Dialogs

In the Add Task and Add Event dialogs, ⌘ Enter or Ctrl+Enter saves.

Gantt and List

There is no letter key to create a Gantt task, and no Delete key that removes the selected bar. Use Add Task, the row menu, or bulk Delete.

Move and resize on Gantt by dragging the bar or its ends. Draw a dependency from a start or end handle. See Gantt chart.