Navigate pinned Reminders lists from the keyboard
Command plus a pinned-list number opens that list. Check View > Go To for the assigned numbers. Option-Command-S toggles the sidebar.
Reminders · Reviewed 2026-11-05 · Review method
Platform, keyboard and verification notes
- Scope
- Reminders · macOS app; Apple Mac documentation source checks on 4 November 2026 and editorial review on 5 November 2026. No running-app compatibility test is claimed.
- Keyboard and customization
- English-language Apple documentation. Modifier and punctuation keys may differ on other keyboard layouts.. Documented defaults, not a reading of your current menu. Check the app menu and custom App Shortcuts if a binding differs; focus and selected content can change its effect.
- Review basis
- Documentation reviewed 2026-11-05 by Codex — primary-documentation and editorial review; no hands-on runtime test. These bindings were not tested in a running app for this guide.
Keyboard shortcuts for this task
| Action | Keys | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Go to pinned list | Command-[assigned list number] | Use the number shown in View > Go To; list names do not have universal fixed numbers. Source ↗ |
| Toggle sidebar | Option-Command-S | Shows or hides list navigation so you can verify the destination. Source ↗ |
| New reminder | Command-N | After navigating, creates an item in the current context; read the list heading first. Source ↗ |
Read the assigned number instead of assuming an order
Pinned lists can give you quick access to the places you visit often, but the shortcut depends on the list number currently assigned by Reminders. Apple directs you to View > Go To to find it. Inspect that menu after changing your pinned lists rather than continuing to use a number you remember from an earlier arrangement.
Keep the sidebar available while learning locations
The sidebar is useful for checking whether you opened a project list or a smart view. Hide it when you need more reading space, then reveal it when the destination is unclear. Before adding a new reminder after a jump, read the list heading. Fast navigation is only helpful when the new task lands in the list you intended to use.
Build a short navigation routine
Choose two frequently used practice lists, inspect their entries in View > Go To, and use their documented assigned shortcuts in turn. Toggle the sidebar and check the destination heading each time. Avoid writing a universal shortcut such as Command-2 equals Work into a shared checklist: that mapping depends on your own current pinned-list arrangement, not another person’s Reminders setup.
Sources and corrections
- Keyboard shortcuts in Reminders on Mac — Apple Support — checked 2026-11-04
Found a mismatch? Email pashaseenainc@gmail.com with your app version, macOS version, keyboard layout and the command. Please leave personal document names out.
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