YouTrack simplifies navigation actions with a set of keys and keyboard shortcuts:
| Shortcut |
Action |
| Escape |
Switches focus between the search box and the list of issues.
In other contexts (Command window, issue editing mode etc.), acts as the Cancel button. |
| Up arrow |
Navigates up the list of issues. |
| Down arrow |
Navigates down the list of issues. |
| Right arrow |
Expands issue details, such as description (first press) and comments (second press), right in the list of issues. |
| Left arrow |
Collapses issue details. |
| Ctrl+Right |
Opens the next page of search results. |
| Ctrl+Left |
Opens the previous page of search results. |
| Enter |
Opens the issue highlighted in the list on a separate page. |
While you navigate between issues, keep in mind other useful shortcuts:
| Shortcut |
Action |
Alt+Insert
or Ctrl+Alt+Insert (in Opera)
or Ctrl+N (in Mac OS) |
Opens a form to create a new issue. |
F2
or double-click |
Switches to edit issue mode. |
Ctrl+Space
or Alt+Down |
Displays query completion in the search box. |
| Space |
Selects the issue that is currently highlighted in the list of issues. |
| Shift+Up |
Navigates up the list of issues, selecting issues that it passes along the way. |
| Shift+Down |
Navigates down the list of issues, selecting issues that it passes along the way. |
| Ctrl+A |
Selects or deselects all issues on the current page. |
Ctrl+Alt+J
or any letter |
If an issue is highlighted or several issues are selected, opens the Command window to perform different operations with selected issues. |
| Ctrl+Alt+C |
If an issue is highlighted or several issues are selected, lets you quickly comment the issues using the Command window. |
| Ctrl+Enter |
In certain contexts (for example, when creating or editing issues, or using the Command window), acts as the OK button. |