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Element is a secure messaging app built on the Matrix protocol, offering decentralized, end-to-end encrypted team and community chat. Its shortcuts help you switch rooms, search messages, and compose quickly, keeping conversations flowing without menu hunting.

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All Element keyboard shortcuts (Mac)

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Esc
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
`
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
-
=
⌫
Tab
Q
W
E
R
T
Y
U
I
O
P
[
]
\
⇪
A
S
D
F
G
H
J
K
L
;
'
↩
Shift
Z
X
C
V
B
N
M
,
.
/
Shift
⌃
⌘
⌥
Space
⌥
⌘
⌃
↑
←
↓
→

+ 7 more controls in the table below

35 shortcuts

Messaging 15

Action Shortcut
Send message ↵
Toggle bold ⌘B
Toggle italics ⌘I
Toggle quote ⌘⇧.
Toggle code block ⌘E
Toggle link ⌘⇧L
Cancel reply or edit ⎋
Undo edit ⌘Z
Redo edit ⌘⇧Z
Upload file ⌘⇧U
Edit next message ↓
Edit previous message ↑
Navigate to next message in send history ⌃⌥↓
Navigate to previous message in send history ⌃⌥↑
Show sticker picker ⌘;

Navigation 8

Action Shortcut
Search rooms / jump to room ⌘K
Show keyboard shortcuts settings ⌘/
Toggle room information panel ⌘.
Toggle space panel ⌘⇧D
Previous visited room or space ⌘[
Next visited room or space ⌘]
Toggle user menu (top left) ⌘`
Go to Home view ⌃⇧H

Room 6

Action Shortcut
Scroll up the timeline ⇞
Scroll down the timeline ⇟
Jump to oldest unread message ⇧⇞
Jump to first message ⌃↖
Jump to latest message ⌃↘
Dismiss read marker and jump to bottom ⎋

Room List 4

Action Shortcut
Select next room ⌥↓
Select previous room ⌥↑
Select next unread room ⇧⌥↓
Select previous unread room ⇧⌥↑

Calls 2

Action Shortcut
Toggle microphone mute in call ⌘D
Toggle webcam in call ⌘E

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Mac edition · 35 shortcuts

A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Element shortcuts for Mac — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every Element shortcut?
Element has 35 keyboard shortcuts on macOS — the complete list is free to read on this page. The poster features the most essential ones, curated to stay readable on a wall.
Can I print it at home?
Yes. The digital download is a high-resolution 300 DPI file you can print at home or at any print shop, in standard frame sizes.
Does it cover both Mac and Windows?
We sell a separate edition per platform so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the macOS edition.
Is this an official Element product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Element. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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