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Navigating the Sidebar Shortcuts for Google Chat

Move between spaces, direct messages, and sections in the sidebar. Browse all 4 shortcuts below.

↑ or ↓
Focus Previous or Next Space or DMMove focus up or down through the list of spaces and direct messages in the sidebar.
Shift + ↑ or Shift + ↓
Focus Previous or Next UnreadJump to the previous or next unread space or direct message in the sidebar.
Ctrl + ↑ or Ctrl + ↓
Move Focus Between SectionsMove keyboard focus between the Shortcuts, Spaces, and Direct Messages sections of the sidebar.
→ or Enter
Select Space or Direct MessageOpen and select the currently focused space or direct message in the sidebar.

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Available Everywhere

Global shortcuts available from anywhere in Google Chat.

7 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.

6 shortcuts

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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