Keyboard Shortcuts

The Gantt chart supports comprehensive keyboard navigation for efficient task management without using the mouse.

General Shortcuts

These shortcuts work anywhere in the Gantt chart:

Shortcut	Action
Ctrl + Z	Undo last change
Ctrl + R	Redo last undone change

Scrolling

Navigate the timeline and task list:

Shortcut	Action
Alt + Left	Scroll timeline left (backward in time)
Alt + Right	Scroll timeline right (forward in time)
Alt + Up	Scroll task list up
Alt + Down	Scroll task list down

Task Navigation

Move between tasks in the list:

Shortcut	Action
Up	Move to previous task
Down	Move to next task
Page Up	Jump to first task in the list
Page Down	Jump to last task in the list

Cell Navigation Mode

When cell navigation is enabled, you can also move between columns:

Shortcut	Action
Left	Move to previous column
Right	Move to next column
Home	Jump to first column
End	Jump to last column

Task Actions

Perform actions on the selected task:

Shortcut	Action
Enter	Open task edit form (lightbox)
Space	Toggle task selection
Delete	Delete selected task
Ctrl + Enter	Create new subtask under selected task

Expand and Collapse

Control the visibility of subtasks:

Shortcut	Action
Ctrl + Right	Expand task (show children)
Ctrl + Left	Collapse task (hide children)
Shift + Down	Expand task
Shift + Up	Collapse task

Task Hierarchy

Change the indentation level of tasks:

Shortcut	Action
Shift + Right	Indent task (make it a child of the previous task)
Shift + Left	Outdent task (move it up one level in hierarchy)

How Indent Works

When you press Shift + Right:

1. The task becomes a child of the task directly above it
2. The parent task automatically expands
3. The task is moved to the end of the parent's children

How Outdent Works

When you press Shift + Left:

1. The task moves to the same level as its current parent
2. It's positioned directly after its former parent
3. Any siblings below it remain under the original parent

Header Navigation

When focused on the column headers:

Shortcut	Action
Left	Move to previous header column
Right	Move to next header column
Down	Move focus to first task row
Home	Jump to first header column
End	Jump to last header column
Enter	Activate header (sort by column)
Space	Activate header (sort by column)

Keyboard Navigation Tips

Getting Started

1. Click anywhere in the Gantt chart to give it focus
2. Use Up/Down arrows to move between tasks
3. Press Enter to edit the selected task

Efficient Workflows

Quick task editing:

1. Navigate to task with Up/Down
2. Press Enter to open edit form
3. Make changes
4. Press Enter to save or Escape to cancel

Reorganizing tasks:

1. Navigate to the task you want to move
2. Use Shift + Left/Right to change hierarchy
3. The task repositions automatically

Expanding all children:

1. Navigate to a parent task
2. Press Ctrl + Right to expand
3. Repeat for nested children

Selection Workflow

Select multiple tasks:

1. Navigate to first task
2. Press Space to select
3. Navigate to next task
4. Press Space to add to selection
5. Repeat as needed

Shortcut Reference Card

Most Used

Shortcut	Action
↑ / ↓	Navigate tasks
Enter	Edit task
Delete	Delete task
Space	Select/deselect
Ctrl + Z	Undo

Navigation

Shortcut	Action
Alt + ←/→	Scroll timeline
Alt + ↑/↓	Scroll vertically
Page Up/Down	Jump to first/last
Home/End	First/last column

Hierarchy

Shortcut	Action
Shift + →	Indent (make child)
Shift + ←	Outdent (move up level)
Ctrl + →	Expand children
Ctrl + ←	Collapse children

Editing

Shortcut	Action
Ctrl + Enter	New subtask
Ctrl + R	Redo

Accessibility

Keyboard navigation makes the Gantt chart accessible for users who:

• Prefer keyboard over mouse
• Use assistive technologies
• Want faster navigation for repetitive tasks

All major functions are available via keyboard, ensuring full functionality without a mouse.

Related

• Gantt Chart Overview - Main Gantt chart features
• Task Management - Creating and editing tasks
• Dependencies - Linking tasks together