✏️ Category

Reply Box Shortcuts for Google Chat

Shortcuts for composing and sending messages in the reply box. Browse all 6 shortcuts below.

Enter

Windows / PC

Send ReplySend the message or reply currently typed in the reply box.

↑

Windows / PC

Edit Previously Posted MessageWhen the reply box is empty, press Up Arrow to edit your most recently sent message.

Shift + Enter

Windows / PC

Insert New LineInsert a line break in your message without sending it.

: (colon)

Windows / PC

Show Emoji PickerType a colon (:) to open the emoji picker and insert an emoji into your message.

Esc

Windows / PC

Return Focus to MessagesMove keyboard focus from the reply box back to the message list.

Alt + Number

Windows / PC

Read Preceding Message (Screen Reader)Read a preceding message using your screen reader by pressing Alt (or Option on Mac) plus a number.

📚

Explore All Google Chat Shortcuts

Discover all 39 keyboard shortcuts to speed up your workflow and boost your productivity.

View All Shortcuts ➜

⚡ Accelerator Keys

Accelerator Keys shows you browser shortcuts the moment you need them - no cheat sheets, no memorizing.

Add to browser - it's free

Browse Other Categories

⚡

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 Chat Messages

Navigate messages in a direct message or chat conversation.

5 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

🪟

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