Video Tutorial: A Guide to Keyboard-Driven Productivity
Hypertasks speeds up project management with its lightning-fast, keyboard-optimized interface. This guide will walk you through the essential shortcuts that will supercharge your productivity and help you achieve a state of flow in your task management.
1. Navigating the Kanban Board
Move between tasks:
J
(down) andK
(up)Switch columns:
Tab
(forward) andShift + Tab
(backward)Move tasks vertically:
Shift + J
(down) andShift + K
(up)Move tasks between columns:
Shift + H
(left) andShift + L
(right)Add a task:
C
(top of column) orShift + C
(bottom of column)Jump to column top/bottom:
GG
(top) andShift + GG
(bottom)
2. Mastering the Inbox
Access inbox:
G
thenI
Scroll through messages:
J
(down) andK
(up)Open an element:
Enter
Return to inbox:
Esc
Cycle through inbox splits:
Tab
andShift + Tab
Snooze elements:
H
Archive elements:
E
3. Task View Essentials
Cycle through task elements:
Tab
andShift + Tab
or arrow keysOpen/close comments:
O
(individual) orShift + O
(all)Edit description:
Ctrl + Enter
orCtrl + D
Add a comment:
Ctrl + M
Reply to a comment:
Enter
(when focused)Assign task:
A
Move task between columns:
M
Set due date:
Shift + D
Set priority:
P
Set task size:
S
Add tags:
T
Archive task:
Ctrl + E
(Windows) orCmd + E
(Mac)
4. AI-Powered Features
Open AI task writer:
Ctrl + J
(Windows) orCmd + J
(Mac)View AI summaries:
I
Access formatting and AI writing assistance: Type
/
in edit mode
5. Search and Navigation
Access search:
/
(in navigation mode)Navigate search results:
J
andK
Open board sidebar:
Ctrl + B
(Windows) orCmd + B
(Mac)Switch to favorite boards:
Alt + 1
toAlt + 9
6. Hypertasks Command Center (HTC)
Open HTC:
Ctrl + K
(Windows) orCmd + K
(Mac)Use natural language to find and execute any action
Why Keyboard Shortcuts Matter
Speed: Navigate and manage tasks in seconds, not minutes
Focus: Keep your hands on the keyboard to maintain flow
Efficiency: Perform complex actions with just a few keystrokes
By mastering these shortcuts, you'll transform your project management experience. Your workflow becomes seamless, your productivity soars, and your mouse gets a well-deserved break.
Ready to supercharge your task management? Dive into Hypertasks and let your fingers do the talking. The 'Get Hypertasks free' button is available on every page of our website. Simply click it, sign in with your Google Account, and start experiencing the power of keyboard-driven project management.
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