Here are some essential Asana shortcuts to get you started:
Tab + M to assign to me → now use Alt / Option + A . asana shortcuts updated
Pick just three shortcuts from this list (we recommend Tab + M , Tab + Q , and Tab + Z ) and use them exclusively for one week. Once they become muscle memory, you'll find it nearly impossible to go back to clicking. Here are some essential Asana shortcuts to get
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Asana frequently updates its "Global Bar" (the top navigation). Most recent changes involve the Quick Search and Command Menu functionalities.
Asana supports rich text formatting, which is crucial for making project briefs and feedback easy to read. You can apply these standard markdown-style shortcuts when typing in task descriptions or comment boxes. Bold text. Ctrl/Cmd + I : Italicize text. Ctrl/Cmd + U : Underline text. Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + 7 : Create a numbered list. Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + 8 : Create a bulleted list. Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + 9 : Convert text into a blockquote. Hyperlinking and Mentioning Ctrl/Cmd + K : Insert a hyperlink over highlighted text.
: Ctrl + Up/Down (Windows) / ⌘ + Up/Down (Mac) Multi-select Range : Shift + Click or Shift + Up/Down Recent Desktop Updates (2026) How to use keyboard shortcuts in Asana
