Discord shortcuts
- 12 shortcuts
- Communication
- Also on: Windows, Linux
- Verified against official docs
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Do these shortcuts work for you?
The Discord shortcuts cover moving around (Quick Switcher, Previous Channel, Next Channel, Search), voice (Toggle Mute, Toggle Deafen) and messages (Emoji Picker, Upload File, Toggle Pins).
Start with these
- Quick Switcher
- Search
- Toggle Mute
- Toggle Deafen
- Previous Channel
- Next Channel
Tips for Discord
- Keyboard Shortcuts ⌘/ opens Discord’s own shortcut list inside the app.
- Toggle Mute ⇧⌘M and Toggle Deafen ⇧⌘D share their modifiers and differ in one letter. Each one switches its state on and off.
- Previous Channel ⌥↑ and Next Channel ⌥↓ use the up and down arrow keys with one modifier.
General12
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Quick Switcher | |
| Search | |
| Toggle Mute | |
| Toggle Deafen | |
| Emoji Picker | |
| Keyboard Shortcuts | |
| Upload File | |
| Previous Channel | |
| Next Channel | |
| Inbox | |
| Mark as Read | |
| Toggle Pins |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does Discord have on macOS?
Discord has 12 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 1 section: General. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which Discord shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with Quick Switcher (⌘K), Search (⌘F), Toggle Mute (⇧⌘M), Toggle Deafen (⇧⌘D), Previous Channel (⌥↑), Next Channel (⌥↓). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download Discord shortcuts as a PDF?
Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 12 Discord shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official Discord keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official Discord keyboard shortcuts documentation is available on their website. Every shortcut on this page is sourced from and verified against the official documentation to ensure accuracy.
Do these Discord shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards?
Yes. These shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards, including MacBook built-in keyboards and external Apple keyboards. The modifier keys are Command (⌘), Option (⌥), Control (⌃), and Shift (⇧). On keyboards without a Function row, some F-key shortcuts may require holding the Fn key.
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