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Shortcuts
The fastest ways to navigate your communities and gaming groups
Keyboard cheat sheet
Select a shortcut below to locate its keys.
Core shortcuts · 10
View in list ↓An editorial selection to learn recurring tasks first, in the same order as the core list below.
How core shortcuts are selected
These are editorial recommendations, not usage rankings. We prioritize recurring tasks, fewer mouse trips, and combinations that are easy to learn. App-specific actions are labeled.
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Core shortcuts · 10
CmdKQuick Switcher (Jump to server, channel, or user)
CmdTBrowse and jump to channels
CmdOptUp/DownSwitch between servers
AltUp/DownNavigate through channels
AltShiftUp/DownNavigate between unread channels
CmdIUpload a file
CmdShiftMToggle Mute (Microphone)
CmdShiftDToggle Deafen (Listen)
Cmd/View keyboard shortcuts help
ShiftEscMark server as read
01 — Navigation
CmdKOpen Quick Switcher
CmdTOpen Channel Browser
CmdFSearch in current channel
CmdShiftEView all unread messages
CmdOptUp/DownMove up/down server list
AltUp/DownMove up/down channel list
02 — Chat & Editing
↑ (In empty input)Edit your last message
CmdShift\React to the last message
TabAutocomplete (Users, Emojis, etc.)
ShiftEnterSend message instantly (depending on settings)
03 — Voice & Video
CmdShiftMToggle Mute
CmdShiftDToggle Deafen
CmdShiftWToggle Camera
CmdShiftOShow Voice/Video control overlay