Tired of having to reach for the mouse to access the URL and other essential fields for a reminder? Find out here how to set up and use a keyboard shortcut to open task details in Apple Reminders for Mac.
First, Tea Meticulously Prepared
This artful practice raises the simple act of drinking tea to a profound experience of mindful connection. Following a precise ritual, tea is meticulously prepared and served to guests on rock candy, topped off with a little cloud of cream.
Ah, the details… like not stirring the deliciously strong Assam blend in the East Frisian tea ceremony described above. So, let’s get to the details:
How to Add a Keyboard Shortcut for Task Details in Apple Reminders for Mac
Time needed: 3 minutes
To set up a keyboard shortcut that lets you open a task’s details without reaching for mouse or menu in Apple Reminders on a Mac:
- Open System Settings.
- Open the Keyboard category.
- Click Keyboard Shortcuts….
- Select App Shortcuts.
- Click ＋ under the list of current shortcuts.
- Select Reminders for Application.
- Type
Show Reminder Infounder Menu title. - Press the key combination you want to use to open task details in Reminders.
Just works: Typically, you need not click or otherwise focus the Keyboard shortcuts field; if your keyboard shortcut is not entered in the field, do click in it before repeating the key combination.
Examples: Both Command I and Command Shift I are free for the taking. - Click Done.
- Click Done again.
Open Details for a Task Using Your Custom Keyboard Shortcut
Now, to access the details for a task in Apple Reminders:
- Focus a task.
Here’s how: You can click to the right or left of the task’s title or hold Command while you click anywhere on the task.
While editing: Opening details also works when you are editing a tasks (e.g., its title) in its list. - Press your assigned keyboard shortcut.
More to do with the keyboard: How to Use Apple Reminders with Keyboard Shortcuts
How to Add a Keyboard Shortcut for Task Details in Apple Reminders for Mac: FAQ
Is there a keyboard shortcut for closing task details?
Yes.
To close the details view for a task in Apple Reminders:
- Press Esc.
How can I switch between the fields in task details using the keyboard?
To navigate the fields in the details screen for a task in Reminders:
- Enable Full Keyboard Access in System Settings.
Here’s how: Turn on Full Keyboard Access under Keyboard in Accessibility settings. - Press Tab and Shift Tab to jump between fields (forwards and backwards respectively).
(How to add a keyboard shortcut for task details in Apple Reminders for Mac tested with macOS Sequoia 15.1; first published November 2024)