⚑Navigating Chat Messages

How to return focus to the sidebar in Google Chat

Return keyboard focus from the message view back to the sidebar.

Esc

πŸ“‹ 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 to the sidebar.

🎯 Shortcut Keys by Platform

PlatformShortcut
πŸ’» PC / Windows
Esc
🍎 Mac
Esc
πŸ’» Chrome OS
Esc

πŸ’‘ 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.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

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