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Discord shortcuts

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The Navigation section has Quick Switcher, Previous Channel and Next Channel. Chat works in the message box: Edit Last Message, New Line, Bold and Italic. Voice has Toggle Mute, Toggle Deafen and Toggle Screen Share.

Start with these

  • Quick Switcher
  • Previous Channel
  • Next Channel
  • Edit Last Message
  • Toggle Mute
  • Toggle Deafen

Tips for Discord

  • New Line ShiftEnter starts a new line in the message box without sending the message.
  • The Voice shortcuts differ only in their last key.
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Chat5

ActionShortcut
Edit Last Message
New Line
Emoji Picker
Bold
Italic

Voice3

ActionShortcut
Toggle Mute
Toggle Deafen
Toggle Screen Share
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many keyboard shortcuts does Discord have on Windows?

Discord has 12 keyboard shortcuts on Windows, organized into 3 sections: Navigation, Chat, Voice. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.

Which Discord shortcuts should I learn first?

Start with Quick Switcher (Ctrl+K), Previous Channel (Alt+↑), Next Channel (Alt+↓), Edit Last Message (↑), Toggle Mute (Ctrl+Shift+M), Toggle Deafen (Ctrl+Shift+D). 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 Windows keyboards?

Yes. These shortcuts work on standard Windows keyboards. The modifier keys are Ctrl, Alt, Shift, and the Windows key (⊞). Some laptop keyboards may have compact layouts where certain keys require an Fn modifier to access.

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