Discord

Discord keyboard shortcuts.

Move between servers and channels, clear unreads, and mute or deafen fast — the Discord shortcuts worth knowing.

Navigation
Quick switcher+KCtrl+KCtrl+K
Next / previous server++↑/↓Ctrl+Alt+↑/↓Ctrl+Alt+↑/↓
Next / previous channel+↑/↓Alt+↑/↓Alt+↑/↓
Next unread channel++↑/↓Alt+Shift+↑/↓Alt+Shift+↑/↓
Oldest unread message+PageUpShift+PageUpShift+PageUp
Mark channel readEscEscEsc
Mark server read+EscShift+EscShift+Esc
Voice & video
Toggle mute++MCtrl+Shift+MCtrl+Shift+M
Toggle deafen++DCtrl+Shift+DCtrl+Shift+D
Chat
Edit last message
Insert line break+Shift+EnterShift+Enter
Upload a file++UCtrl+Shift+UCtrl+Shift+U
Search+FCtrl+FCtrl+F
Toggle pinned messages+PCtrl+PCtrl+P
Mark inbox read++ECtrl+Shift+ECtrl+Shift+E
Voice shortcuts like mute and deafen are global by default while Discord is focused; you can rebind any of these in User Settings → Keybinds.

The quick switcher is everything

If you're in more than a couple of servers, Ctrl/⌘ + K — the quick switcher — is the shortcut that changes how Discord feels. Start typing a server, channel or person's name and jump straight there, no clicking through the sidebar. Combine it with the Alt/⌥ + ↑/↓ channel navigation and Escape to mark a channel read, and you can blow through a backlog of unreads in seconds.

Mute and deafen on reflex

For voice chat, the two shortcuts worth burning into muscle memory are toggle mute (Ctrl/⌘ + Shift + M) and toggle deafen (Ctrl/⌘ + Shift + D). Being able to mute instantly — without hunting for the button — is the difference between a clean call and everyone hearing your dog. All of these can be remapped under Keybinds if the defaults clash with a game or another app.

FAQ

How do I quickly switch channels in Discord?
Press Ctrl/⌘ + K to open the quick switcher and type a name, or use Alt/⌥ + ↑/↓ to move between channels and Ctrl/Alt + ↑/↓ between servers.
What's the shortcut to mute myself in Discord?
Ctrl/⌘ + Shift + M toggles your microphone mute, and Ctrl/⌘ + Shift + D toggles deafen. Both can be rebound in Settings → Keybinds.

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