## Navigation
| Shortcut | Action |
|----------|--------|
| <kbd>↓</kbd> or <kbd>j</kbd> | Move to next task |
| <kbd>↑</kbd> or <kbd>k</kbd> | Move to previous task |
| <kbd>Tab</kbd> | Move to next focusable element |
## Task Actions
| Shortcut | Action |
|----------|--------|
| <kbd>Enter</kbd> | Edit selected task (opens card) |
| <kbd>⌘</kbd><kbd>Enter</kbd> / <kbd>Ctrl</kbd><kbd>Enter</kbd> | Toggle task completion |
| <kbd>Space</kbd> | Toggle task completion |
| <kbd>⌫</kbd> (Backspace) | Cancel/uncancel task |
| <kbd>⌘</kbd><kbd>⌫</kbd> / <kbd>Ctrl</kbd><kbd>⌫</kbd> | Delete task |
## Bucket Assignment
Move tasks between buckets for quick triage. After moving, selection automatically advances to the next task for efficient bulk sorting.
| Shortcut | Action |
|----------|--------|
| <kbd>t</kbd> | Move to @today |
| <kbd>n</kbd> | Move to @next |
| <kbd>l</kbd> | Move to @later |
## Closing the Loop
See [[Closing the Loop]] for the full workflow guide.
| Shortcut | Action |
|----------|--------|
| <kbd>></kbd> (Shift+.) | Complete task and open followup dialog |
| <kbd>w</kbd> or <kbd>W</kbd> | Mark as waiting for (adds @waiting_for tag, moves to @next) |
## Adding Tasks
| Shortcut | Action |
|----------|--------|
| <kbd>a</kbd> | Focus quick-add input for current bucket |
| <kbd>⌘</kbd><kbd>Shift</kbd><kbd>A</kbd> / <kbd>Ctrl</kbd><kbd>Shift</kbd><kbd>A</kbd> | Open quick-add modal |
### Quick-Add Input (inline)
- <kbd>Enter</kbd> - Add the task
- <kbd>Esc</kbd> - Clear and exit
- <kbd>↑</kbd> / <kbd>↓</kbd> - Return to task list
## Timers
| Shortcut | Action |
|----------|--------|
| <kbd>s</kbd> | Start timer (uses task duration or 25m default) |
| <kbd>5</kbd> | Start 5-minute timer |
| <kbd>1</kbd> | Start 10-minute timer |
| <kbd>2</kbd> | Start 25-minute timer |
| <kbd>4</kbd> | Start 45-minute timer |
## Card Editing
When a task card is open:
| Shortcut | Action |
|----------|--------|
| <kbd>Esc</kbd> | Close card |
| <kbd>Enter</kbd> | Close card (when not in textarea) |
| <kbd>⌘</kbd><kbd>Enter</kbd> / <kbd>Ctrl</kbd><kbd>Enter</kbd> | Toggle task completion |
| <kbd>Shift</kbd><kbd>Enter</kbd> | New line in notes |
## Tips
- **Bulk sorting**: Use <kbd>j</kbd>/<kbd>k</kbd> to navigate and <kbd>t</kbd>/<kbd>n</kbd>/<kbd>l</kbd> to assign buckets. Selection auto-advances for fast triage.
- **Quick capture**: Press <kbd>a</kbd> to add tasks without leaving the keyboard.
- **Vim-style**: Navigation uses vim-style <kbd>j</kbd>/<kbd>k</kbd> keys alongside arrow keys.
- **Focus flow**: Start a timer with <kbd>s</kbd> or quick-start with number keys.