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Compose & Chat Shortcuts for Gmail

Shortcuts for composing emails and managing chat windows in Gmail. Browse all 13 shortcuts below.

P
Previous Message in ConversationMove to the previous message in an open conversation thread.
N
Next Message in ConversationMove to the next message in an open conversation thread.
Shift + Esc
Focus Main WindowMove keyboard focus back to the main Gmail window from a compose or chat window.
Esc
Focus Latest Chat or ComposeMove keyboard focus to the most recently opened chat or compose window.
Ctrl + .
Advance to Next Chat or ComposeMove focus to the next open chat or compose window.
Ctrl + ,
Advance to Previous Chat or ComposeMove focus to the previous open chat or compose window.
Ctrl + Enter
Send EmailSend the email you are currently composing.
Ctrl + Shift + C
Add CC RecipientsAdd CC (carbon copy) recipients to the email you are composing.
Ctrl + Shift + B
Add BCC RecipientsAdd BCC (blind carbon copy) recipients to the email you are composing.
Ctrl + Shift + F
Access Custom FromAccess the custom From address field when composing an email.
Ctrl + K
Insert a LinkOpen the link insertion dialog to add a hyperlink in your email.
⌘ + ;
Go to Next Misspelled WordJump to the next misspelled word in your email composer. Mac only.
Ctrl + M
Open Spelling SuggestionsOpen the spelling suggestions for the currently selected misspelled word.

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Formatting Text

Format text in your email composer with keyboard shortcuts.

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Actions

Take action on conversations — reply, archive, delete, star, and more.

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Jumping

Jump directly to different sections of your Gmail inbox.

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Threadlist Selection

Select groups of conversations in the thread list.

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Navigation

Navigate between conversations, pages, and inbox sections.

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Application-level shortcuts for composing, searching, and opening menus.

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