Gmail Shortcuts

Key -> Definition -> Action

c -> Compose -> Allows you to compose a new message. + c allows you to compose a message in a new window.

then -> Send message -> After composing your message, use tdis combination to send it automatically. (Supported in Internet Explorer and Firefox, on Windows.)

k -> Move to newer conversation -> Opens or moves your cursor to a more recent conversation. You can hit to expand a conversation.

j -> Move to older conversation -> Opens or moves your cursor to the next oldest conversation. You can hit to expand a conversation.


n -> Next message -> Moves your cursor to the next message. You can hit to expand or collapse a message. (Only applicable in 'Conversation View.')

p -> Previous message -> Moves your cursor to the previous message. You can hit to expand or collapse a message. (Only applicable in 'Conversation View.')

o or -> Open -> Opens your conversation. Also expands or collapses a message if you are in 'Conversation View.'

u -> Return to conversation list -> Refreshes your page and returns you to the inbox, or list of conversations.

y -> Archive*
-> Remove from current view Automatically removes the message or conversation from your current view.

* From 'Inbox,' 'y' means Archive
* From 'Starred,' 'y' means Unstar
* From any label, 'y' means Remove the label

* 'y' has no effect if you're in 'Spam,' 'Sent,' or 'All Mail.'

x -> Select conversation -> Automatically checks and selects a conversation so tdat you can archive, apply a label, or choose an action from the drop-down menu to apply to tdat conversation.

s -> Star a message or conversation -> Adds or removes a star to a message or conversation. Stars allow you to give a message or conversation a special status.

! -> Report spam -> Marks a message as spam and removes it from your conversation list.

r -> Reply -> Reply to the message sender. + r allows you to reply to a message in a new window. (Only applicable in 'Conversation View.')

a -> Reply all -> Reply to all message recipients. +a allows you to reply to all message recipients in a new window. (Only applicable in 'Conversation View.')

f -> Forward -> Forward a message. + f allows you to forward a message in a new window. (Only applicable in 'Conversation View.')

-> Escape from input field -> Removes the cursor from your current input field.

y then o -> Archive and next -> class="desc"Archive your conversation and move to the next one.

g then a -> Go to 'All Mail' -> Takes you to 'All Mail,' the storage site for all mail you've ever sent or received (and have not deleted).

g then s -> Go to 'Starred' -> Takes you to all conversations you have starred.

g then c -> Go to 'Contacts' -> Takes you to your Contacts list.

g then d -> Go to 'Drafts' -> Takes you to all drafts you have saved.

g then i -> Go to 'Inbox' -> Returns you to the inbox.

/ -> Search -> Puts your cursor in the search box.

Author : Hirak

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