Help and reference
Keyboard shortcuts and editor reference
Use keyboard shortcuts and Markdown formatting to move through Limin more quickly.
Last updated October 2, 2026
Creating issues
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Enter in the title | Move focus to the description |
Control/Command + Enter | Create the issue |
The Create more switch keeps the dialog open after creation so you can create another issue.
Comments
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Enter | Send a comment or reply, or save one you are editing |
Shift + Enter | Insert a line break |
The send shortcut does not run while you are entering a URL in the link popover. Sending and saving wait until attachment uploads have finished and any failed uploads have been retried or removed. Comments and replies can be sent with attachments and no text.
Editor formatting
| Shortcut or pattern | Action |
|---|---|
Control/Command + S | Toggle strikethrough |
Control/Command + K | Toggle inline code |
Control/Command + Shift + K | Toggle a code block |
Control/Command + Shift + 9 | Toggle a block quote |
Control/Command + L | Add or remove a link on selected text |
Shift + Enter | Insert a soft line break |
@ | Search for an issue mention |
Inside a list, use Enter to create the next item, Tab to indent it and Shift + Tab to move it outward.
Attachments
In issue descriptions and resolution notes, use Attach file to choose images, videos, documents or other files. You can also paste or drag files into the editor.
Select an image to resize it or add alternative text. Videos include playback controls, while other files can be renamed or downloaded. See Attachments for size limits and all available actions.
In comments and replies, select Add attachments (the paperclip button) or drop files into the comments panel. Attachments appear below the text. Select a thumbnail to open the viewer.
| Viewer shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Left and right arrow keys | Browse the current comment’s attachments |
Escape | Close the attachment viewer |
The arrow shortcuts apply when you are not using a viewer button, menu or video control. For adding, downloading and removing files, see Comments, replies and formatting.
Markdown patterns
The editor also recognises common patterns as you type:
#,##or###for headings.-or*for a bulleted list.1.for a numbered list.>for a block quote.- Backticks for inline code.
Formatting controls are available from the floating editor toolbar.