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Thunderbird is a free, open-source email client that also handles calendars, contacts, and newsgroups. Its keyboard shortcuts let you read, file, and reply to messages rapidly, making it easy to power through a crowded inbox without touching the mouse.

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All Thunderbird keyboard shortcuts (Mac)

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Esc
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
`
1
2
3
4
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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
⌥
⌘
⌃
↑
←
↓
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+ 2 more controls in the table below

40 shortcuts

Mail 16

Action Shortcut
New message ⌘N
Reply to sender ⌘R
Reply to all ⌘⇧R
Forward message ⌘L
Delete message ⌦
Archive message A
Mark as read or unread M
Get new messages (all accounts) ⌘⇧Y
Reply to list ⌘⇧L
Mark as junk J
Add or remove star S
Open message in new tab or window ⌘O
Edit as new message ⌘E
Delete (bypass trash) ⇧⌦
Print message ⌘P
View message source ⌘U

Compose 10

Action Shortcut
Send message now ⌘↵
Save draft ⌘S
Attach file ⌘⇧A
Send message later ⌘⇧↵
Insert link ⌘K
Bold ⌘B
Italic ⌘I
Paste without formatting ⌘⇧V
Underline ⌘U
Check spelling ⌘⇧P

Navigation 7

Action Shortcut
Go to next unread message N
Go to previous unread message P
Next tab ⌃⇥
Close window or tab ⌘W
Go to mail home tab ⌘1
Open address book ⌘⇧B
Toggle message pane F8

Search 5

Action Shortcut
Search all messages (global search) ⌘K
Quick filter bar ⌘⇧K
Find text in message ⌘F
Search messages in folder ⌘⇧F
Find again ⌘G

Folders 2

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Mac edition · 40 shortcuts

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

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Free PNG is web-resolution & watermarked.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every Thunderbird shortcut?
Thunderbird has 40 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 Thunderbird product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Thunderbird. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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