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Keybinding Reference

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Complete reference of every keybinding action with keys for each preset. Actions marked “shared” use the same key in all three presets.

ActionDescriptionvimemacsarrows
cursor_bottomBottomshift+gctrl+eEnd
cursor_downDownjctrl+nDown
cursor_topTopctrl+aHome
cursor_upUpkctrl+pUp
ActionDescriptionKey (all presets)
close_detailCloseEscape
cycle_scopeCycle Scopef
edit_taskEdite
inline_editInline Editi
new_taskNewn
show_detailDetailEnter
toggle_doneToggleSpace
ActionDescriptionKey (all presets)
priority_downPriority Down- or _
priority_upPriority Up+ or =
ActionDescriptionKey (all presets)
copy_taskCopyy
paste_taskPastep
paste_task_abovePaste Aboveshift+p
ActionDescriptionKey (all presets)
add_childAdd Childshift+a
toggle_foldToggle Foldz
ActionDescriptionvimemacsarrows
collapse_groupCollapsehctrl+bLeft
expand_groupExpandlctrl+fRight
move_downMove Downshift+jctrl+shift+nShift+Down
move_upMove Upshift+kctrl+shift+pShift+Up
ActionDescriptionKey (all presets)
next_tabNext TabTab
prev_tabPrev TabShift+Tab
tab_1Today1
tab_2Week2
tab_3Month3
tab_4Inbox4
ActionDescriptionKey (all presets)
searchSearch/
sortSorts
ActionDescriptionvimemacsarrows
quitQuitqctrl+qq
show_helpHelp???

These actions require two key presses in sequence, handled by the KeyManager engine:

SequenceActionPreset
ddDelete selected task (then y to confirm)All presets
ggJump to top of listvim only

Multi-key sequences have no timeout. Type keys at any speed. Press Escape to cancel a partial sequence.

Mouse behavior is identical across all presets:

ActionBehavior
Click [ ] / [x]Toggle done/pending
Click task rowSelect task
Double-click titleEnter inline edit mode
Click tab buttonSwitch view (Today/Week/Month/Inbox)
Click [+New]Open new task dialog
Click [/Search]Open search bar
Scroll wheelScroll the task list

When the sort overlay is open (triggered by s):

KeyAction
h / LeftPrevious sort field
l / RightNext sort field
j / DownNext sort field
k / UpPrevious sort field
rToggle reverse order
EnterApply sort
EscapeCancel

When the search bar is active (triggered by /):

KeyAction
Any characterType search query
EscapeExit search, restore full list
EnterConfirm search (keep filter active)

Press ? to open the help screen displaying all keybindings for the active preset, organized by category:

  • Navigation
  • Task Operations
  • Tab Management
  • View Controls
  • Clipboard
  • Utility

Dismiss with Escape, q, or ?.