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Slack shortcuts

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The Navigation section has Quick Switcher for jumping to a conversation, Previous Channel and Next Channel for moving through the list, and Go Back and Go Forward for the history. Messaging works in the message box, and Actions opens All Unreads, All Threads and Preferences.

Start with these

  • Quick Switcher
  • Previous Channel
  • Next Channel
  • New Message
  • All Unreads
  • All Threads

Tips for Slack

  • In the message box, Upload File CtrlU attaches a file and New Line in Message ShiftEnter adds a line break.
  • Go Back Alt← and Go Forward Alt→ use the left and right arrow keys with one modifier.
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Messaging7

ActionShortcut
Create Snippet
New Line in Message
Upload File
React with Emoji
Bold
Italic
Strikethrough

Actions4

ActionShortcut
New Message
All Unreads
All Threads
Preferences
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many keyboard shortcuts does Slack have on Windows?

Slack has 18 keyboard shortcuts on Windows, organized into 3 sections: Navigation, Messaging, Actions. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.

Which Slack shortcuts should I learn first?

Start with Quick Switcher (Ctrl+K), Previous Channel (Alt+↑), Next Channel (Alt+↓), New Message (Ctrl+N), All Unreads (Ctrl+Shift+A), All Threads (Ctrl+Shift+T). 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 18 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 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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