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If you prefer keyboard commands over mouse clicks, Gmail offers dozens of shortcuts to help you navigate, organize, and manage emails faster. Once enabled, these shortcuts can dramatically improve your workflow and save time throughout the day.
To enable Gmail keyboard shortcuts:
Click the ⚙️ Gear icon in the upper-right corner and select “See all settings.”
In the General tab, scroll down to the Keyboard shortcuts section.
Select “Keyboard shortcuts on.”
Scroll to the bottom and click Save Changes.
🧭 View All Available Shortcuts
To see a full list of shortcuts at any time:
Press and hold Shift + ?
This will open a pop-up window inside Gmail with a complete reference guide to all available shortcuts.
💬 Pro Tip: Try using E to archive or # to delete messages right after reading. It keeps your inbox tidy without ever touching the mouse.
💬 Pro Tip: If you’re new to shortcuts, start small—learn 3–4 favorites and add more as you get comfortable.
📘 Popular Shortcuts to Try:
📘 Popular Shortcuts to Try:
Action
Compose a new email
Reply to a message
Reply all
Forward
Archive a message
Delete a message
Mark as read
Mark as unread
Search Mail
Move between messages
Shortcut
C
R
A
F
E
#
Shift + I
Shift + U
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J (previous) / K (next)
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