⚡Navigating the Sidebar

How to move focus to the previous or next unread space or direct message in Google Chat

Jump to the previous or next unread space or direct message in the sidebar.

Shift + ↑ or Shift + ↓

📋 Step-by-Step Guide

  1. 1.Open Google Chat in your browser.
  2. 2.Open a conversation, space, or thread you want to work with.
  3. 3.Press Shift + ↑ or Shift + ↓ to move focus to the previous or next unread space or direct message.

🎯 Shortcut Keys by Platform

PlatformShortcut
💻 PC / Windows
Shift + ↑ or Shift + ↓
🍎 Mac
Shift + ↑ or Shift + ↓
💻 Chrome OS
Shift + ↑ or Shift + ↓

💡 Pro Tips

  • You can combine this shortcut with the other Common Actions shortcuts to speed up your workflow.
  • If you forget this shortcut, press Ctrl + / (or ⌘ + / on Mac) to see all available keyboard shortcuts in Google Chat.

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