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GitLab is a web-based DevOps platform that combines Git repository hosting, issue tracking, merge requests, and CI/CD pipelines in one place. Its keyboard shortcuts let you jump between pages, navigate diffs, and act on issues without reaching for the mouse. Press Shift-? anywhere in the app to view the full reference sheet.

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All GitLab keyboard shortcuts (Windows)

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42 shortcuts

Issues & Merge Requests 14

Action Shortcut
Change milestone M
Copy issue reference CthenR
Move to next open thread N
Move to previous open thread P
Toggle file browser ShiftF
Toggle between inline and side-by-side diff view ShiftD
Search for, and then jump to a file CtrlP
Change assignee A
Change label L
Start writing a comment R
Move to next file J
Move to previous file K
Mark file as viewed or unviewed V
Edit description E

Global 13

Action Shortcut
Hide tooltips or popovers Esc
Put cursor in the search bar (alternate) /
Focus filter bar F
Go to the homepage ShiftH
Go to your Groups page ShiftG
Go to your To-Do List page ShiftT
Open GitLab Duo Chat D
Show or hide the shortcut reference sheet Shift/
Put cursor in the search bar S
Go to your Projects page ShiftP
Go to your Issues page ShiftI
Go to your Merge requests page ShiftM
Open the Web IDE .

Project 9

Action Shortcut
Go to the project wiki GthenW
Go to the project Commits page GthenC
Go to the project Work items page GthenI
Go to the project Merge requests page GthenM
Go to the CI/CD Pipelines page GthenP
Go to the Project overview page GthenO
Go to the project files GthenF
Open the project file search dialog T
Go to the New Issue page I

Editing 5

Action Shortcut
Toggle Markdown preview CtrlShiftP
Bold the selected text CtrlB
Italicize the selected text CtrlI
Add a link CtrlK
Submit or save changes CtrlEnter

Repository 1

Action Shortcut
Go to file permalink Y

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Windows edition · 42 shortcuts

A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential GitLab shortcuts for Windows — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every GitLab shortcut?
GitLab has 42 keyboard shortcuts on Windows — the complete list is free to read on this page. The poster features the most essential ones, curated to stay readable on a wall.
Can I print it at home?
Yes. The digital download is a high-resolution 300 DPI file you can print at home or at any print shop, in standard frame sizes.
Does it cover both Mac and Windows?
We sell a separate edition per platform so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the Windows edition.
Is this an official GitLab product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by GitLab. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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