Does the poster include every Signal shortcut?

Signal has 59 keyboard shortcuts on Linux — 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 Linux edition.

Is this an official Signal product?

No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Signal. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Signal Keyboard shortcuts

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Signal is a free, end-to-end encrypted messenger for private texts, calls, and media. The Signal Desktop app ships a built-in keyboard shortcut guide (open it with CMD/CTRL-SLASH) that speeds up navigating conversations, composing and formatting messages, and managing calls without reaching for the mouse.

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All Signal keyboard shortcuts (Linux)

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Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

↑

←

↓

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59 shortcuts

Navigation 25

Action	Shortcut
Previous chat	`Alt↑`
Next chat	`Alt↓`
Start new chat	`CtrlN`
Search	`CtrlF`
Search in chat	`CtrlShiftF`
Previous unread chat	`AltShift↑`
Next unread chat	`AltShift↓`
Focus oldest unread or last message	`CtrlJ`
Archive chat	`CtrlShiftA`
Scroll to bottom of chat	`Ctrl↓`
Navigate by section	`CtrlT`
Jump to chat 1 to 9	`Ctrl1`
Focus composer	`CtrlShiftT`
Open emoji chooser	`CtrlShiftJ`
Begin recording voice message	`CtrlShiftY`
Unarchive chat	`CtrlShiftU`
Scroll to top of chat	`Ctrl↑`
Close current chat	`CtrlShiftC`
Previous chat (tab cycle)	`CtrlShiftTab`
Next chat (tab cycle)	`CtrlTab`
Open chat menu	`CtrlShiftL`
Open All Media view	`CtrlShiftM`
Save media (in media viewer)	`CtrlS`
Open sticker chooser	`CtrlShiftO`
Open GIF chooser	`CtrlShiftG`

Composer 12

Action	Shortcut
Add newline to message	`ShiftEnter`
Attach file	`CtrlU`
Mark selected text as bold	`CtrlB`
Mark selected text as italic	`CtrlI`
Send (in expanded composer)	`CtrlEnter`
Edit the previous message	`↑`
Expand composer	`CtrlShiftK`
Mark selected text as strikethrough	`CtrlShiftX`
Mark selected text as monospace	`CtrlE`
Mark selected text as a spoiler	`CtrlShiftB`
Remove draft link preview	`CtrlP`
Remove all draft attachments	`CtrlShiftP`

Calls 10

Action	Shortcut
Toggle mute on and off	`ShiftM`
Toggle video on and off	`ShiftV`
Start voice call	`AltShiftC`
Start video call	`AltShiftY`
End call	`AltShiftE`
Answer call with video	`AltShiftV`
Answer call without video	`AltShiftA`
Decline call	`AltShiftD`
Maximize preview	`ShiftP`
Toggle raise hand	`ShiftH`

Messages 8

Action	Shortcut
Default action for selected message	`Enter`
Toggle reply to selected message	`CtrlShiftR`
Toggle emoji-reaction picker	`CtrlShiftE`
Delete selected message	`CtrlShiftD`
View selected message details	`CtrlD`
Save attachment from selected message	`CtrlS`
Forward selected messages	`CtrlShiftS`
Open context menu for selected message	`ShiftF10`

General 4

Action	Shortcut
View all shortcuts	`Ctrl/`
Preferences	`Ctrl,`
Zoom in	`Ctrl=`
Zoom out	`Ctrl−`

Sourced from support.signal.org, github.com Last verified September 25, 2026 Shortcuts last changed September 24, 2026

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These shortcuts, on physical keys

There is a Stream Deck profile for Signal — 34 shortcuts laid out across the keys, each one labelled, installed by double-clicking a file. It fits every current Stream Deck model.

Get the Signal Stream Deck profile →

Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every Signal shortcut?: Signal has 59 keyboard shortcuts on Linux — 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 Linux edition.
Is this an official Signal product?: No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Signal. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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