GitHub Desktop
Compare to another branch
In GitHub Desktop, Ctrl + Shift + B will compare to another branch. On a Mac, press Shift + Cmd + B instead.
Where it works: Branches
Every documented variant
| System | Environment | Keys |
|---|---|---|
| Mac | Desktop app | ShiftCmdB |
| Windows | Desktop app | CtrlShiftB |
Where this comes from
GitHub Desktop keyboard shortcuts - GitHub Docs
Documentation checked on 2026-09-14. That is a documentation review, not a test run inside the application.