New Message in Slack (macOS)
Press Command + N to start a new message.
What it does
A compose view opens with a field for the recipients. Enter the names of people for a direct message, or the name of a channel, then write the message under it. A message you start and do not send is kept as a draft and waits under Drafts in the sidebar. For a message to several people Slack opens a group conversation.
The same shortcut on other platforms
| Platform | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| macOSthis page | Command + N |
| Windows | |
| Linux |
More Slack shortcuts: Navigation
- Jump to most recent unread
- Previous unread channel DM
- Next unread channel DM
- Previous channel DM
- Next channel DM
All 82 Slack shortcuts for macOSThe full list has a search and a printable PDF.
Questions
What is the Slack shortcut for New Message on macOS?
⌘N (Command + N). Press it to start a new message.
What is the shortcut for New Message in Slack on Windows and Linux?
On Windows it is Ctrl+N. On Linux it is Ctrl+N.