Meet the new BigPicture navigation
A faster, smarter, and more intuitive way to work is here. We’ve redesigned BigPicture navigation to give you a smoother experience and better access to what matters most.
→ Discover what’s new, explore key improvements, and review feature name updates on the New navigation page.
→ The rollout will happen gradually, and the previous navigation will be retired in September 2026.
Keyboard shortcuts (Overview module)
Work faster with keyboard shortcuts
By pressing specific key combinations, you can perform many actions without needing to use a mouse to speed up your workflow and enhance productivity. Mastering these shortcuts can reduce the number of mouse clicks and save you time, making your experience with the app smoother and more intuitive.
Display available keyboard shortcuts
Click the Get help ( i ) button in the upper-right corner menu (or press Shift + /) to display the keyboard shortcuts dialog box.
Overview module shortcuts: Hierarchy mode
The shortcuts listed in the box will only show the shortcuts applicable to the module you are viewing. The app will adjust the displayed shortcuts to your device system (Mac and Windows). Also, depending on your Windows device, you may need to use the Fn button in place for Ctrl.
The Overview module’s keyboard shortcuts in the Hierarchy mode are divided into the following categories:
Item actions
New item | Enter |
|---|---|
New sub-item | Shift + Enter |
Delete selected item | Delete |
View
Show or hide task details | ] |
|---|
Navigation
Select box | Mouse left-click |
|---|---|
Context menu | Mouse right-click |
Item navigation | ↑ / ↓ |
Collapse/ Expand | ← / → |
Remove selection | Esc |
Others
Show/Hide menu | Z |
|---|---|
Undo | Ctrl or Cmd + Z |
Open the System-info dialog box | Shift + I |
Play the BigPicture game | Shift + Ctrl or Cmd + G |
Overview module shortcuts: Timeline mode
The Overview module’s keyboard shortcuts in the Timeline mode are divided into the following categories:
Item actions
New item | Enter |
|---|---|
New sub-item | Shift + Enter |
View
Show or hide task structure | [ |
|---|---|
Show or hide task details | ] |
Navigation
Select box | Mouse left-click |
|---|---|
Context menu | Mouse right-click |
Item navigation | ↑ / ↓ |
Collapse/ Expand | ← / → |
Remove selection | Esc |
Timeline
Today | Shift + 0 |
|---|---|
Zoom in | Shift + = |
Zoom out | Shift + - |
Fit to scale | F |
Show weeks on scale (timeline) | M |
Others
Show/Hide menu | Z |
|---|---|
Open System-info dialog | Shift + I |
Play a BigPicture game | Shift + Ctrl or Cmd + G |
Overview module shortcuts: Kanban mode
Overview module’s keyboard shortcuts in the Kanban mode are divided into the following categories:
Item actions
New item | Enter |
|---|---|
New sub-item | Shift + Enter |
View
Show or hide task details | ] |
Navigation
Select box | Mouse left-click |
|---|---|
Context menu | Mouse right-click |
Item navigation | ↑ / ↓ |
Collapse/ Expand | ← / → |
Remove selection | Esc |
Others
Show/Hide menu | Z |
|---|---|
Open System-info dialog | Shift + I |
Play a BigPicture game | Shift + Ctrl or Cmd + G |