Complete Linear keyboard shortcuts and commands reference — 10 shortcuts across 1 categories. Quick reference cheat sheet for Windows & Mac.
Linear is a popular productivity application used by professionals worldwide. Learning keyboard shortcuts can dramatically speed up your workflow — studies show shortcut users save an average of 8 days per year compared to mouse-only users.
This page covers all 10 Linear shortcuts across 1 categories: Issue Management. Each shortcut includes a description to help you understand when and how to use it effectively.
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| C | New Issue |
| Ctrl + K | Command Palette |
| S | Change Status |
| A | Change Assignee |
| P | Change Priority |
| L | Add Label |
| D | Set Due Date |
| J / K | Navigate Issues |
| X | Select Issue |
| ? | Shortcuts List |
The most essential Linear shortcuts are: C (New Issue), Ctrl + K (Command Palette), S (Change Status). These cover the most frequent actions and can significantly speed up your workflow.
Linear has 10 keyboard shortcuts across 1 categories on shortcut-tools.com.
Simply press the key combination while Linear is focused. Most shortcuts work immediately. On Mac, replace Ctrl with Cmd and Alt with Option for most shortcuts.
The Linear shortcut for new issue is C.
Start with the essentials: Learn C (New Issue) and Ctrl + K (Command Palette) first — these are the most commonly used.
Practice daily: Pick 2–3 new shortcuts each day and consciously use them instead of the mouse. Within a week, they become muscle memory.
Print this cheat sheet: Keep a reference nearby until shortcuts become automatic. Focus on the Issue Management category first.
Productivity tip: Navigation and formatting shortcuts give the biggest time savings. Start with the shortcuts you'd use in every session.