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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.

Edition
Apple Mac Windows Windows

Free PNG is web-resolution & lightly watermarked.

Customise this poster Pick the shortcuts, restyle the colours — download free. Get the framed-quality print Full 300 DPI, print-ready — at home or shipped to your door.

Official:Official site

All GitHub Desktop keyboard shortcuts (Windows)

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+ 1 more control in the table below

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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