β‘Compose & Chat
How to move focus to the main Gmail window in Gmail
Move keyboard focus back to the main Gmail window from a compose or chat window.
Shift + Esc
π Step-by-Step Guide
- 1.Open Gmail in your browser.
- 2.Make sure keyboard shortcuts are enabled in Gmail Settings β See all settings β General.
- 3.Press Shift + Esc to move focus to the main Gmail window.
π― Shortcut Keys by Platform
| Platform | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| π» PC / Windows | Shift + Esc |
| π Mac | Shift + Esc |
| π» Chrome OS | Shift + Esc |
π‘ Pro Tips
- You can combine this shortcut with the other Common Actions shortcuts to speed up your workflow.
- If you forget this shortcut, press Ctrl + / (or β + / on Mac) to see all available keyboard shortcuts in Gmail.
βFrequently Asked Questions
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