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Navigating Chat Messages Shortcuts for Google Chat

Navigate messages in a direct message or chat conversation. Browse all 5 shortcuts below.

↑ or ↓
Focus Previous or Next MessageMove focus up or down through messages in a direct message conversation.
R or Ctrl + S
Focus Main Reply BoxMove keyboard focus to the main message reply box in a chat or space.
Ctrl + G
Open Space or Direct Message MenuOpen the menu for the current space or direct message conversation.
Ctrl + J
Focus on the Last MessageJump focus directly to the most recent message in the conversation.
Esc
Return Focus to SidebarReturn keyboard focus from the message view back to the sidebar.

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Discover all 39 keyboard shortcuts across 8 categories

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Available Everywhere

Global shortcuts available from anywhere in Google Chat.

7 shortcuts

🗂️

Navigating the Sidebar

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

4 shortcuts

🚀

Navigating Space Messages

Navigate messages and threads within a Space.

6 shortcuts

🧵

Navigating Messages in a Thread

Navigate messages within an open thread.

6 shortcuts

✏️

Reply Box

Shortcuts for composing and sending messages in the reply box.

6 shortcuts

🪟

Navigating Pop-ups

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

3 shortcuts

📌

Workspace Side Panel

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

2 shortcuts