Gmail Shortcuts

Gmail keyboard shortcuts.

Triage your inbox without the mouse — compose, reply, archive, and navigate by keyboard.

Compose & send
ComposeCC
Send⌘+↵Ctrl+Enter
ReplyRR
Reply allAA
ForwardFF
Add Cc recipients⌘+⇧+CCtrl+Shift+C
Managing mail
ArchiveEE
Delete##
Mark as read⇧+IShift+I
Mark as unread⇧+UShift+U
Star / unstarSS
SnoozeBB
Mute conversationMM
Undo last actionZZ
Navigation
Search mail//
Select conversationXX
Next / previousJ+KJ+K
Go to InboxG then IG then I
Go to SentG then TG then T
Go to DraftsG then DG then D
Gmail shortcuts must be enabled first: Settings → See all settings → General → Keyboard shortcuts on.

Inbox zero, faster

Once keyboard shortcuts are enabled, you can fly through email: c to compose, e to archive, j/k to move between conversations, and / to search. The “Go to” sequences (g then i for Inbox) jump between views instantly.

FAQ

How do I enable Gmail keyboard shortcuts?
Go to Settings → See all settings → General tab → set Keyboard shortcuts to On, then Save Changes.
What is the shortcut to send an email in Gmail?
Press Command + Enter on Mac or Ctrl + Enter on Windows to send the message you're composing.

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