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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 ↓
Windows / PC
Windows: ↑ or ↓. Mac: ↑ or ↓.Chrome OS: ↑ 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 + ↓
Windows / PC
Windows: Shift + ↑ or Shift + ↓. Mac: Shift + ↑ or Shift + ↓.Chrome OS: Shift + ↑ or Shift + ↓.Focus Previous or Next UnreadJump to the previous or next unread space or direct message in the sidebar.
Ctrl + ↑ or Ctrl + ↓
Windows / PC
Windows: Ctrl + ↑ or Ctrl + ↓. Mac: ⌘ + ↑ or ⌘ + ↓.Chrome OS: Ctrl + ↑ or Ctrl + ↓.Move Focus Between SectionsMove keyboard focus between the Shortcuts, Spaces, and Direct Messages sections of the sidebar.
β†’ or Enter
Windows / PC
Windows: β†’ or Enter. Mac: β†’ or Enter.Chrome OS: β†’ or Enter.Select Space or Direct MessageOpen and select the currently focused space or direct message in the sidebar.
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Navigate messages in a direct message or chat conversation.

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Navigate messages and threads within a Space.

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Navigate messages within an open thread.

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

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

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