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Available Everywhere Shortcuts for Google Chat

Global shortcuts available from anywhere in Google Chat. Browse all 7 shortcuts below.

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Windows / PC
Windows: ?. Mac: ?.Chrome OS: ?.Open Keyboard Shortcut HelpOpen the keyboard shortcut help dialog listing all available Google Chat shortcuts.
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Windows / PC
Windows: /. Mac: /.Chrome OS: /.Search Chats and SpacesMove focus to the search bar to search across your chats and spaces.
H then C
Windows / PC
Windows: H then C. Mac: H then C.Chrome OS: H then C.Focus Direct Messages ListMove keyboard focus to the Direct Messages conversation list in the sidebar.
H then R
Windows / PC
Windows: H then R. Mac: H then R.Chrome OS: H then R.Focus Spaces ListMove keyboard focus to the Spaces list in the sidebar.
Ctrl + O
Windows / PC
Windows: Ctrl + O. Mac: ⌘ + O.Chrome OS: Ctrl + O.Browse SpacesOpen the Browse Spaces dialog to discover and join spaces.
Ctrl + I
Windows / PC
Windows: Ctrl + I. Mac: ⌘ + I.Chrome OS: Ctrl + I.Create a SpaceOpen the dialog to create a new Space in Google Chat.
Q or Ctrl + Shift + K
Windows / PC
Windows: Q or Ctrl + Shift + K. Mac: Q or ⌘ + Shift + K.Chrome OS: Q or Ctrl + Shift + K.New ChatOpen a new direct message chat window.
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Navigating the Sidebar

Move between spaces, direct messages, and sections in the sidebar.

4 shortcuts

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Navigating Chat Messages

Navigate messages in a direct message or chat conversation.

5 shortcuts

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Navigating Space Messages

Navigate messages and threads within a Space.

6 shortcuts

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Navigating Messages in a Thread

Navigate messages within an open thread.

6 shortcuts

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Reply Box

Shortcuts for composing and sending messages in the reply box.

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Navigating Pop-ups

Move between the main window and Chat pop-up windows.

3 shortcuts

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Workspace Side Panel

Move focus between the main window, side panel, and video call.

2 shortcuts