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Windows edition · 35 shortcuts
GitHub Desktop Keyboard Shortcuts Poster
A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential GitHub Desktop shortcuts for Windows — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.
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A printable GitHub Desktop shortcuts poster isn't published yet — the full shortcut list below is free to use in the meantime. You can also request a digital edition — a high-resolution, print-ready PDF — at any time.
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Choose your shortcuts, add missing ones, tune the colours — then download a free PNG, or get the print-ready PDF.
Free PNG is web-resolution and lightly watermarked. The printable PDF is 300 DPI, print-ready, and watermark-free.
All GitHub Desktop keyboard shortcuts (Windows)
The complete list of 35 GitHub Desktop keyboard shortcuts for Windows, grouped by category. The poster itself features the most essential of these — the keys worth keeping in view, sized to stay readable on a wall.
View 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Repository List | CtrlL |
| Focus Changes | CtrlG |
| Focus History | CtrlH |
| Focus Commit Message | CtrlShiftC |
| Close Window | CtrlW |
| Options / Preferences | Ctrl, |
| Zoom In | Ctrl= |
| Zoom Out | Ctrl− |
Repository 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Clone Repository | CtrlShiftO |
| New Repository | CtrlN |
| Add Repository | CtrlO |
| Switch Repository | CtrlT |
| Open in Terminal | CtrlBACKTICK |
| Show in Finder/Explorer | CtrlShiftF |
| Open in External Editor | CtrlShiftA |
Branch 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| New Branch | CtrlShiftN |
| Show Branches List | CtrlB |
| Merge Into Current | CtrlShiftM |
| Delete Branch | CtrlShiftD |
| Rebase Current Branch | CtrlShiftE |
| Rename Branch | CtrlShiftR |
| Compare to Branch | CtrlShiftB |
Changes 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| View Changes | Ctrl1 |
| Commit | CtrlEnter |
| View History | Ctrl2 |
| Undo Last Commit | CtrlZ |
| Stash All Changes | CtrlShiftS |
| Amend Last Commit | CtrlShiftA |
| Discard All Changes | CtrlBksp |
Remote 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fetch Origin | CtrlShiftT |
| Pull | CtrlShiftP |
| Push | CtrlP |
| Create Pull Request | CtrlR |
| View on GitHub | CtrlShiftG |
| Report Issue | CtrlI |
Unofficial reference. ShortcutPosters is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by GitHub Desktop. All product names, logos, and trademarks are property of their respective owners. See our licensing & trademark notice.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every GitHub Desktop shortcut?
- GitHub Desktop has 35 keyboard shortcuts in total — the complete list is free to read on this page. The poster features the most essential ones, curated to stay readable on a wall.
- Can I print it at home?
- Yes. The digital download is a high-resolution 300 DPI file you can print at home or at any print shop, in standard frame sizes.
- Does it cover both Mac and Windows?
- We sell separate Mac and Windows editions so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the Windows edition.
- Is this an official GitHub Desktop product?
- No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by GitHub Desktop. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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