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THINGS 3KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · MAC · 371Go to In…2Go to To…3Go to Up…4Go to An…5Go to So…6Go to Lo…7890QWEStart Th…RStart An…TStart To…Y⇧ ⌘Move com…UIO⇧ ⌘Show nav…PASelect a…SShow Whe…D⇧ ⌘Add a De…FSearch t…GHJKComplete…LShow in …ZXC⇧ ⌘New chec…VBNNew to-doM⇧ ⌘Move ite…MORE SHORTCUTSNew to-do below s…Open Quick EntrySave and close it…New projectNOpen selected itemOpen Quick Entry …Duplicate selecte…DMove item upMove item downGo backEdit tags for sel…TNew headingNCancel selected i…KStart SomedayOAdd repetition sc…RShow/hide sidebar/Open new windowNshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH THINGS 3 · MAC
Isometric
TO-DOSNew to-doNNew to-do below selectionOpen Quick EntryNew projectNOpen Quick Entry with Au…New headingNNew checklist in open to…CSEARCHSearch the appFTAGSEdit tags for selected i…TWINDOWShow/hide sidebar/Open new windowNNAVIGATIONGo to Today2Go to Inbox1Go to Upcoming3Go to Anytime4Show navigation popoverOGo backGo to Someday5Go to Logbook6Show in parent listLLISTSMove item to another listMSelect allAMove item upMove item downEDITINGComplete selected itemKSave and close itemOpen selected itemDuplicate selected itemDCancel selected itemKMove completed to LogbookYDATESStart TodayTShow When (schedule)SAdd a DeadlineDStart This EveningEStart AnytimeRStart SomedayOAdd repetition scheduleRThings 3KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · MAC · 37BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH THINGS 3 · MAC
Typewriter
TO-DOS07New to-doNNew to-do below selectionOpen Quick EntryNew projectNOpen Quick Entry with AutofillNew headingNNew checklist in open to-doCDATES07Start TodayTShow When (schedule)SAdd a DeadlineDStart This EveningEStart AnytimeRStart SomedayOAdd repetition scheduleRSEARCH01Search the appFTAGS01Edit tags for selected itemTWINDOW02Show/hide sidebar/Open new windowNEDITING06Complete selected itemKSave and close itemOpen selected itemDuplicate selected itemDCancel selected itemKMove completed to LogbookYNAVIGATION09Go to Today2Go to Inbox1Go to Upcoming3Go to Anytime4Show navigation popoverOGo backGo to Someday5Go to Logbook6Show in parent listLLISTS04Move item to another listMSelect allAMove item upMove item downThings 3KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · MAC · 37BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH THINGS 3 · MAC

Mac edition · 37 shortcuts

Things 3 Keyboard Shortcuts Poster

A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Things 3 shortcuts for Mac — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.

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A printable Things 3 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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THINGS 3KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · MAC · 371Go to In…2Go to To…3Go to Up…4Go to An…5Go to So…6Go to Lo…7890QWEStart Th…RStart An…TStart To…Y⇧ ⌘Move com…UIO⇧ ⌘Show nav…PASelect a…SShow Whe…D⇧ ⌘Add a De…FSearch t…GHJKComplete…LShow in …ZXC⇧ ⌘New chec…VBNNew to-doM⇧ ⌘Move ite…MORE SHORTCUTSNew to-do below s…Open Quick EntrySave and close it…New projectNOpen selected itemOpen Quick Entry …Duplicate selecte…DMove item upMove item downGo backEdit tags for sel…TNew headingNCancel selected i…KStart SomedayOAdd repetition sc…RShow/hide sidebar/Open new windowNshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH THINGS 3 · MAC

Free PNG is web-resolution and lightly watermarked. The printable PDF is 300 DPI, print-ready, and watermark-free.

All Things 3 keyboard shortcuts (Mac)

The complete list of 37 Things 3 keyboard shortcuts for Mac, 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.

Navigation 9

Action Shortcut
Go to Today 2
Go to Inbox 1
Go to Upcoming 3
Go to Anytime 4
Show navigation popover O
Go back
Go to Someday 5
Go to Logbook 6
Show in parent list L

To-Dos 7

Action Shortcut
New to-do N
New to-do below selection
Open Quick Entry
New project N
Open Quick Entry with Autofill
New heading N
New checklist in open to-do C

Dates 7

Action Shortcut
Start Today T
Show When (schedule) S
Add a Deadline D
Start This Evening E
Start Anytime R
Start Someday O
Add repetition schedule R

Editing 6

Action Shortcut
Complete selected item K
Save and close item
Open selected item
Duplicate selected item D
Cancel selected item K
Move completed to Logbook Y

Lists 4

Action Shortcut
Move item to another list M
Select all A
Move item up
Move item down

Window 2

Action Shortcut
Show/hide sidebar /
Open new window N

Search 1

Action Shortcut
Search the app F

Tags 1

Action Shortcut
Edit tags for selected item T

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Unofficial reference. ShortcutPosters is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Things 3. 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 Things 3 shortcut?
Things 3 has 37 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 macOS edition.
Is this an official Things 3 product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Things 3. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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