Navigate with the Command Palette
Learn how to use the Command Palette, launched with Cmd+K, to search tasks and perform quick actions from the keyboard.
This article explains how to use the Command Palette — a feature that lets you quickly search and execute tasks and commands from the keyboard.
Open the Command Palette
Press Cmd + K (Mac) or Ctrl + K (Windows).
The Command Palette appears in the center of the screen.
Search for Tasks
- Open the Command Palette.
- Type the keyword you want to search for.
- Tasks matching the title or tags are displayed.
- Use the arrow keys to select a task and press Enter to open it.
Execute Quick Actions
When the search field is empty, the following actions are displayed.
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| New Task | Open the task creation dialog |
| New Routine | Open the routine creation dialog |
Use the arrow keys to select and press Enter to execute.
Keyboard Actions on Tasks
While a task is selected (highlighted with arrow keys), you can press the following keys to perform actions directly.
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| s | Toggle status (In Progress ↔ Paused) |
| f | Mark task as completed |
| Shift + S | Open the status selection panel |
| t | Open the tag editing panel |
| d | Open the due date setting panel |
| z | Open the Sleep setting panel |
| Shift + D | Open the delete confirmation panel |
Using Action Panels
- Press a key while a task is selected (e.g., t for the tag panel).
- Use arrow keys to navigate within the panel.
- Press Enter to confirm.
- Press Escape to close the panel.
Task Context Menu
View a list of available actions for a specific task.
- Search for a task in the Command Palette.
- Select from the menu items displayed after the task name.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Rename | Open the title editing panel |
| Status | Open the status change panel |
| Due Date | Open the due date setting panel |
| Tags | Open the tag editing panel |
| Sleep | Open the Sleep setting panel |
| Delete | Open the delete confirmation panel |
Quickly Access Favorite Filters
Saved favorite filters appear in the Command Palette.
- Open the Command Palette.
- Select a filter from the “Favorites” section.
- Press Enter to apply the filter.
Close the Command Palette
Close it using any of the following methods.
- Press the Escape key
- Click outside the Command Palette area
Navigation Tips
Input Mode vs. Navigation Mode
- Input Mode: While typing in the search field
- Navigation Mode: While moving through the list with arrow keys
Pressing a shortcut key during input mode will type that character. To switch to navigation mode, press an arrow key.
Efficient Workflow
- Press Cmd + K to open the Command Palette
- Type part of a task name to search
- Press ↓ to select a task
- Press f to mark as completed, or use other shortcuts
This entire workflow can be completed without using a mouse.