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Google Chat is Google's team messaging app for direct messages, group spaces, and threaded conversations inside Workspace. Shortcuts help you move between rooms, search history, and fire off replies far faster than the mouse alone.

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All Google Chat keyboard shortcuts (Windows)

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30 shortcuts

Navigation 10

Action Shortcut
Search in Chats and Spaces /
Previous or Next Space or Message in Sidebar UP
Jump to Last Message CtrlJ
Focus on Direct Message List HthenC
Focus on Spaces List HthenR
Browse Spaces CtrlO
Previous or Next Unread in Sidebar ShiftUP
Select Item in Sidebar Enter
Return to Sidebar Esc
Move Between Sidebar Sections CtrlUP

Conversations 7

Action Shortcut
New Chat CtrlShiftK
Create a Space CtrlI
Open Thread Panel HthenT
Open Thread and Focus Reply Enter
Back to Main Conversation LEFT
First Message in Thread ShiftUP
Last Message in Thread ShiftDOWN

Messaging 7

Action Shortcut
Send Message Enter
New Line in Reply Box ShiftEnter
Focus Reply Box CtrlS
Edit Previous Message UP
Previous or Next Message UP
Exit Reply Box Esc
Open Message Menu CtrlG

Window 5

Action Shortcut
Toggle Main Window and Popup ShiftEsc
Next Popup Ctrl.
Previous Popup Ctrl,
Cycle Focus in Side Panel CtrlAlt.
Reverse Cycle Focus in Side Panel CtrlAlt,

General 1

Action Shortcut
Open Keyboard Shortcut Help /

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Windows edition · 30 shortcuts

A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Google Chat shortcuts for Windows — 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 Google Chat shortcut?
Google Chat has 30 keyboard shortcuts on Windows — 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 Windows edition.
Is this an official Google Chat product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google Chat. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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