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How to switch between the Calendar/Keep/Tasks sidebar and your inbox in Gmail

Switch keyboard focus between the Calendar, Keep, or Tasks sidebar and your inbox.

Ctrl + Alt + , or Ctrl + Alt + .

📋 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 Ctrl + Alt + , or Ctrl + Alt + . to switch between the Calendar/Keep/Tasks sidebar and your inbox.

🎯 Shortcut Keys by Platform

PlatformShortcut
💻 PC / Windows
Ctrl + Alt + , or Ctrl + Alt + .
🍎 Mac
⌘ + Alt + , or ⌘ + Alt + .
💻 Chrome OS
Ctrl + Alt + , or Ctrl + Alt + .

💡 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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