Gmail Shortcuts

Gmail shortcuts are an alternative route that is shorter than the one usually taken. It is very useful when we are dealing with emails often.

How to enable:

  • On a computer, go to Gmail.
  • In the top right, click Settings Settings and then See all settings. 
  • Scroll down to the "Keyboard shortcuts" section.
  • Select Keyboard shortcuts on.
  • At the bottom of the page, click Save Changes.

Shortcuts you can use: 

You can use keyboard shortcuts to navigate your inbox and messages, format text, and complete actions like archiving and deleting when you have Gmail open.
Note: Keyboard shortcuts work differently on PC and Mac computers. On PCs, you'll use Ctrl instead of ⌘.
Some of the Shortcuts:
  • c - Compose
  • d - Compose in a new tab.
  • / - Search email.
  • g - Search chat contacts.
  • g + n - Go to the Next page.
  • g + p - Go to the Previous page.
  • g + i - Go to Inbox.
  • g + d - Go to Drafts.
  • r - Reply.
  • a - Reply all.
  • f - Forward.
  • ⌘/Ctrl + Shift + 5 - Previous font.
  • ⌘/Ctrl + Shift + 6 - Next font.
  • ⌘/Ctrl + Enter - Send.
  • ⌘/Ctrl + Shift + c - Add cc recipients.
  • ⌘/Ctrl + Shift + b - Add bcc recipients.
  • ⌘/Ctrl + k - Insert a link.

If you want to bring up the complete Gmail keyboard cheat sheet, simply type "Shift + /".