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
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 ⌘.
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 + /".