⚡Reply Box

How to return focus from the reply box to messages in Google Chat

Move keyboard focus from the reply box back to the message list.

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📋 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 Esc to return focus from the reply box to messages.

🎯 Shortcut Keys by Platform

PlatformShortcut
💻 PC / Windows
Esc
🍎 Mac
Esc
💻 Chrome OS
Esc

💡 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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