How to use keyboard shortcuts in Linear
Open Linear's Keyboard Shortcuts panel, search it for the action you need, and try a navigation shortcut so you can move around without the mouse.
Quick answer
Open the Help menu at the bottom left, choose Keyboard shortcuts, and type a word such as inbox into Search shortcuts to filter the list. Linear shows each key combination beside its action, so you can learn G, then I for the inbox and press [ to hide the left sidebar.
Steps at a glance
- Open the Help menu at the bottom left.
- Choose Keyboard shortcuts.
- Type a word into Search shortcuts.
- Read the key combination beside each result.
- Press [ to hide the left sidebar.
- Press [ again to bring the sidebar back.
Interactive demo
Summary
Linear lists every keyboard shortcut in one searchable panel, grouped by area such as General and Navigation. Learning a few of them lets you move between views and act on issues without reaching for the mouse.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open the Help menu
Click **Open Help menu** at the bottom left of the Linear window. A menu opens with Docs, Contact us, and other options.
Step 2
Choose Keyboard shortcuts
Select **Keyboard shortcuts** in the menu. The menu lists the shortcut for this panel as Command /, so you can open it directly next time.
Step 3
Search the shortcuts list
The **Keyboard Shortcuts** panel opens with groups such as **General** and **Navigation**. Click **Search shortcuts** and type a word like "inbox" to filter the list.
Step 4
Find the shortcut you need
The results show **Go to inbox** with the keys G, then I, which means you press G and then I one after the other. The inbox actions, such as **Mark as read/unread** (U), are listed beneath it.
Step 5
Try a navigation shortcut
Close the panel and click an empty part of the **Issues** page. Press [ to hide the left sidebar. The Navigation group lists this as **Toggle left sidebar**.
Step 6
Show the sidebar again
With the sidebar hidden, move your pointer to the left edge to see it peek out. Press [ again to bring it back.
Why this matters
You spend most of your day triaging and updating issues, and each trip to the mouse slows you down. Finding the shortcut for an action once means you can repeat it from the keyboard every time after.
Frequently asked questions
How do I open the shortcuts list without the Help menu?
Press Command / to open the Keyboard Shortcuts panel, or press ? to open the Help menu, where Keyboard shortcuts is one of the options.
Can I search for a shortcut by action?
Yes. Type a word into Search shortcuts and the panel filters to matching actions, such as Go to inbox when you search for inbox.
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