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 Ctrl/ (Windows), 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 |
Move focus to the previous section | ShiftF6 |
Browse direct messages | CtrlShiftK |
Browse channels | CtrlShiftL |
Compose a new message | CtrlN |
Open the Threads view** | CtrlShiftT |
Previous unread channel or DM | AltShift↑ |
Next unread channel or DM | AltShift↓ |
Previous channel or DM visited | Ctrl[ |
Collapse or open the right sidebar | Ctrl. |
Collapse or open the left sidebar | CtrlShiftD |