Switch the OS dropdown on the right sidebar to see the specific keyboard shortcuts according to your OS. Keyboard shortcuts help you navigate Slack with minimal effort. You can see a quick list of shortcuts by pressing ⌘/(Mac) and Ctrl/(Windows/Linux),or take a look at the detailed lists below.
Note:You can't set custom keyboard shortcuts for Slack, but we may add this in the future. For now, use the shortcut above to see a quick list.
Using an international keyboard? Some shortcuts may differ from what’s listed below (they're marked with an * asterisk). See Manage your keyboard layout for shortcuts specific to your keyboard.
Action | Shortcut Key |
---|---|
Jump to a conversation |
ctrlK⌘K |
Move focus to the previous section |
ShiftF6 |
Browse direct messages |
ctrlShiftK⌘ShiftK |
Browse channels |
ctrlShiftL⌘ShiftL |
Compose a new message |
ctrlN⌘N |
Open the Threads view** |
ctrlShiftT⌘ShiftT |
Previous unread channel or DM |
OptionShift↑ |
Next unread channel or DM |
OptionShift↓ |
Previous channel or DM visited |
ctrl[⌘[ |
Collapse or open the right sidebar |
ctrl.⌘. |
Collapse or open the left sidebar |
ctrlShiftD⌘ShiftD |