⚡Navigating the Sidebar

How to move focus between Shortcuts, Spaces, or Direct Messages sections in Google Chat

Move keyboard focus between the Shortcuts, Spaces, and Direct Messages sections of the sidebar.

Ctrl + ↑ or Ctrl + ↓

📋 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 Ctrl + ↑ or Ctrl + ↓ to move focus between Shortcuts, Spaces, or Direct Messages sections.

🎯 Shortcut Keys by Platform

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

💡 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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