Trello is one of the most keyboard-friendly apps on the web: cards respond to single letter keys when you hover them, and the whole board navigates without a mouse. This complete list of Trello keyboard shortcut keys explains card hover keys, board navigation and composer shortcuts in plain words. (Press ? on any board to see Trello's own shortcut page.)
Card Hover Shortcuts (hover the mouse over a card, then press)
| Shortcut Key | Function |
|---|---|
| Enter | Open the hovered card |
| E | Quick-edit the card (title, labels, members in place) |
| Spacebar | Assign or unassign YOURSELF to the card |
| D | Open the due date picker for the card |
| L | Open the labels menu for the card |
| M | Open the members menu for the card |
| S | Subscribe to / unsubscribe from the card |
| A | Archive the card |
| J / K | Move to the next / previous card in the list |
| Arrow keys | Navigate between cards on the board |
| Esc | Close the card, menu or quick editor |
Board and App Shortcuts
| Shortcut Key | Function |
|---|---|
| ? | Open Trello's keyboard shortcuts page |
| / (slash) | Jump to the search box (search cards, boards, members) |
| B | Open the Boards menu |
| F | Open the board filter (show only matching cards) |
| X | Clear the board filter and all card selections |
| W | Collapse all lists on the board |
| Shift + W | Expand all lists on the board |
| N (hovering a list) | Open the card composer in that list at the hovered position |
| Ctrl + Enter (in a composer) | Add the card and keep the composer open for the next one |
| @name (in comments/descriptions) | Mention a member |
| #label (in a card title) | Assign a label while creating the card by typing its color/name |
| ^listname or position (in a card title composer) | Choose the list/position for the new card while typing |
| Ctrl + C / Ctrl + V (on a board) | Copy a card and paste it as a new card |
Tips for Trello Users
The hover keys are the whole game: hover, then Space assigns you, D sets the date, L labels — a full card setup in three keystrokes. J/K walking plus Enter beats clicking cards open one by one. When a board gets huge, W collapses every list for a clean overview, and F filters to just your cards (try filtering by member).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I assign myself to a Trello card quickly?
Hover over the card and press the Spacebar — it toggles you as a member of that card.
How do I archive a Trello card with the keyboard?
Hover over the card and press A. (Inside an open card, the Archive button does the same.)
How do I see all Trello shortcuts?
Press ? while on a board — Trello opens its official shortcuts page.
How do I filter cards on a Trello board?
Press F to open the filter, choose labels/members/keywords, and press X to clear the filter.
By Umar Farooq, Tech Know.
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