Google Tasks Keyboard Shortcuts: A Power User Guide for Web

Google Tasks on the web supports a modest but useful shortcut set for keyboard-centric users.

Essential Shortcuts

  • Shift + T — Create a new task (works in Gmail when Tasks panel focused).
  • Enter — Edit the selected task title inline.
  • Escape — Cancel editing or close detail view.

Keep tasks.google.com pinned in a browser tab for fast capture while processing email.

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