Get It Done keyboard shortcuts
February 2, 2010 | 9 Comments
To quickly add a task just start typing and press ‘enter’ when you are done and we will automatically “Quick add” the task for you.
Here are other keyboard shortcuts to make Get It Done even faster:
Up and Down arrow keys
- Scroll through the categories
Right and Left arrow keys
- Scroll through the tags
0-9 numbers
- Scroll through the categories
Esc key
- Cancel out of a dialog
+ or = keys
- Bring up the ‘Add Task’ dialog
If you have any more ideas for a good shortcut for our app, just let us know!

Damian Castillo 5 Feb 2010
I would like a Refresh key as a shortcut
It’s the same as hitting the Refresh button on your browser, but it would be nice to have a shortcut key.
Not sure which key will be best since we can’t use the “R” key, but just a thought.
Mike 'Get It Done' Staff 5 Feb 2010
I think most web browsers already do this.
I know for Internet Explorer and Firefox you can do it by pressing:
F5 or CTRL+R
Chris B 12 Feb 2010
? should bring up the list of keyboard shortcuts (like in Google Reader)
F for Find
Leah 17 Mar 2010
Is there a similar keyboard shortcut I can use with GID on my MacBook?
Thanks!
Mike 'Get It Done' Staff 17 Mar 2010
Command (Apple key) R refreshes the web browser on the mac
Cathleen 5 Apr 2010
Is there anyway to choose a block of items that I can move to a folder such as ‘today’ at one time? I can’t seem to click more than one at a time and move them.
Thank you
Kenny 6 May 2010
I would like a shortcut key to move items to today, next or someday. I am using IE8 and sometimes drag and drop doesnt work and I have to refresh the browser. Having a shortcut key would make it quicker to sort items, and would get round this issue.
Thanks
Kenny
Tyson 22 Jul 2010
I love this app but think it needs more keyboard support. Every major command should have a keyboard shortcut (similar to Gmail). Thanks.
Tyson.
Mike 'Get It Done' Staff 23 Jul 2010
What other commands need keyboard support?