Navigation 7
S
Focus Search
Jump to search bar
G+N
Notifications
Go to notifications page
G+C
Code
Go to Code tab
G+I
Issues
Go to Issues tab
G+P
Pull Requests
Go to Pull Requests tab
G+B
Projects
Go to Projects tab
G+W
Wiki
Go to Wiki tab
Code 6
T
Find File
Open file finder
L
Go to Line
Jump to specific line
W
Switch Branch
Switch branch or tag
Y
Permalink
Create permanent link to file
I
Open Issue
Open issue or PR
B
View Blame
View Git Blame information
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C
Create Issue
Create new issue
Ctrl+Enter
Submit Comment
Submit comment
Ctrl+Shift+P
Toggle Preview
Toggle markdown preview
Ctrl+K
Insert Link
Insert hyperlink
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Navigation shortcuts does GitHub have?
GitHub includes 7 Navigation shortcuts, including S (Focus Search) and G + N (Notifications). See the full list in the Navigation section above.
What Code shortcuts does GitHub have?
GitHub includes 6 Code shortcuts, including T (Find File) and L (Go to Line). See the full list in the Code section above.
Can I combine GitHub shortcuts with other tools?
Yes — use My Stack to combine GitHub shortcuts with any other platform on this site into one printable reference, which is useful if your daily workflow spans several tools.
Do GitHub shortcuts differ between Windows and Mac?
Most do not — the underlying key is the same, but GitHub (like most software) maps Ctrl on Windows/Linux to Cmd on Mac for standard operations. Where a shortcut is platform-specific, this page notes the Mac variant next to the Windows one.