Actions

How to move focus to the Gmail toolbar in Gmail

Move keyboard focus to the Gmail toolbar to access action buttons.

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📋 Step-by-Step Guide

  1. 1.Open Gmail in your browser.
  2. 2.Make sure keyboard shortcuts are enabled in Gmail Settings → See all settings → General.
  3. 3.Press , to move focus to the Gmail toolbar.

🎯 Shortcut Keys by Platform

PlatformShortcut
💻 PC / Windows
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🍎 Mac
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💻 Chrome OS
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💡 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 ⌘ + / on Mac) to see all available keyboard shortcuts in Gmail.

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