Slack shortcuts
- 82 shortcuts
- 11 sections
- Communication
- Also on: Windows, Linux
- Verified against official docs
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Do these shortcuts work for you?
Jump To Conversation is the Slack shortcut to learn first: it opens a switcher where you type part of a channel or person’s name. Message actions such as Edit Message and Save Message are single keys that work on the message you have highlighted.
Start with these
- Jump To Conversation
- Jump to most recent unread
- Compose new message
- Open threads view
- Search current conversation
- Mark all messages as read
Tips for Slack
- Next unread channel DM ⌥⇧↓ and Previous unread channel DM ⌥⇧↑ move only between conversations with unread messages.
- Mark all messages as read ⇧Esc clears every unread badge at once.
- Search current conversation ⌘F searches only the channel or DM you are in.
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Search2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Start search | |
| Search current conversation |
Workspaces4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Expand collapse workspace switcher | |
| Switch to previous workspace | |
| Switch to next workspace | |
| Switch to specific workspace |
Mark Messages2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Mark all in current conversation as read | |
| Mark all messages as read |
Message Actions9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Edit Message | |
| Delete Message | |
| Open reply to thread | |
| Forward message | |
| Pin unpin message | |
| Save Message | |
| Mark messages above as unread | |
| Create Reminder | |
| Add emoji reaction |
Format Messages13
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Create new line | |
| Bold | |
| Italic | |
| Underline | |
| Strikethrough | |
| Hyperlink text | |
| Quote text | |
| Code Inline | |
| Code Block | |
| Bulleted List | |
| Numbered List | |
| Apply Markdown | |
| Undo Formatting |
Canvas17
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Format as paragraph | |
| Format as big heading | |
| Format as medium heading | |
| Format as small heading | |
| Format as checklist | |
| View comment thread | |
| Show reader edit view | |
| Open context menu | |
| Find text in canvas | |
| Find next | |
| Find previous | |
| Find and replace | |
| Copy anchor link | |
| Undo last action | |
| Redo last action | |
| Move list item up | |
| Move list item down |
Huddles & Calls2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Start join leave huddle | |
| Toggle huddle mute |
Files4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Upload File | |
| View downloaded files | |
| Create Snippet | |
| Create canvas |
Window4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Close window | |
| Reopen last closed window | |
| Quit slack | |
| Open help |
Tabs2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Switch to previous tab | |
| Switch to next tab |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does Slack have on macOS?
Slack has 82 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 11 sections: Navigation, Search, Workspaces, Mark Messages, and more. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which Slack shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with Jump To Conversation (⌘K), Jump to most recent unread (⌘J), Compose new message (⌘N), Open threads view (⇧⌘T), Search current conversation (⌘F), Mark all messages as read (⇧Esc). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download Slack shortcuts as a PDF?
Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 82 Slack shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official Slack keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official Slack 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 Slack 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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