Asana, Jira & Trello Keyboard Shortcuts: Ultimate Project Management Cheat Sheet

Introduction

This comprehensive guide provides keyboard shortcuts for three of the most popular project management tools: Asana, Jira, and Trello. Using keyboard shortcuts can significantly improve your productivity by reducing mouse movements and speeding up common tasks. Each tool has its own unique set of shortcuts that match its interface and functionality.

The cheat sheet contains 34 essential shortcuts for each platform, organized by category for easy reference. Master these shortcuts to become more efficient and impress your colleagues with your project management prowess.

Universal Tip

For all three platforms, you can display the complete list of keyboard shortcuts by pressing:

• Asana: Ctrl + / (Windows) or ⌘ + / (Mac)
• Jira: ? (question mark)
• Trello: Shift + ?

Asana Keyboard Shortcuts

Navigation

Task Management

List View Controls

Formatting (in descriptions or comments)

Jira Keyboard Shortcuts

Global Navigation

Issue Navigation

Agile Boards

Editing & Operations

Trello Keyboard Shortcuts

Navigation & Views

Card Management

Card Navigation

Card Editing & More

Tips for Mastering Keyboard Shortcuts

1. Start small – Begin with 3-5 shortcuts you’ll use daily and gradually expand.
2. Print this cheat sheet – Keep it visible near your workspace for quick reference.
3. Practice deliberately – Set aside time to practice the shortcuts without the pressure of real work.
4. Use muscle memory – The more you use a shortcut, the more automatic it becomes.
5. Combine shortcuts – Many of these shortcuts can be used in sequence for powerful workflows.

Platform-Specific Features

Asana Unique Features

• Press Tab + T to create a task from anywhere in Asana
• Use Tab + M to add tasks to My Tasks without opening them
• Press Tab + X to create sections for better organization

Jira Unique Features

• Use G followed by another key for quick navigation
• Press . (period) to access the quick actions menu
• Use number keys (1, 2, 3) to switch between Agile board views

Trello Unique Features

• Use Q to quickly filter cards assigned to you
• Press # when creating a card to add a label in-line
• Use ^ followed by a position (top, bottom) or list name to position new cards

Remember that keyboard shortcuts are designed to save you time and reduce context switching. With practice, using these shortcuts will become second nature, allowing you to focus more on your work and less on how to navigate your project management tool.