Gmail Keyboard Shortcuts Guide

Master Gmail with these essential keyboard shortcuts

Composing & Sending

c

Compose new email

d

Compose in new tab

Ctrl + Enter

Send email

Ctrl + .

Open command menu

Ctrl + /

Show keyboard shortcuts

Cmd + b

Bold text

Cmd + i

Italicize text

Cmd + u

Underline text

Cmd + Shift + 7

Numbered list

Cmd + Shift + 8

Bullet list

Cmd + k

Insert link

Navigation & Selection

g i

Go to inbox

g s

Go to starred

g t

Go to sent mail

g d

Go to drafts

g a

Go to all mail

/

Search mail

j / k

Next/previous message

x

Select conversation

* a

Select all conversations

* n

Deselect all

u

Return to thread list

Email Actions

e

Archive

#

Delete

!

Mark as spam

r

Reply

a

Reply all

f

Forward

l

Label as...

m

Mute conversation

s

Star/unstar

+

Mark as important

-

Mark as unimportant

Shift + i

Mark as read

Shift + u

Mark as unread

z

Undo last action

About Gmail Keyboard Shortcuts

Gmail keyboard shortcuts can significantly improve your email productivity. Before using these shortcuts, make sure they're enabled in your Gmail settings (Settings → See all settings → Keyboard shortcuts → Enable).

Usage Tips

  • Press ? to view all available shortcuts within Gmail
  • Navigation shortcuts (g + key) work from any view
  • Use Shift + ? to open Gmail's built-in shortcut reference
  • Use Tab and Enter to navigate forms and buttons
  • Combine shortcuts for faster workflows

Pro Tip: For navigation shortcuts that use 'g', press and release 'g' first, then press the second key. This is different from key combinations that use Ctrl/Cmd or Shift, which should be pressed together.

Benefits

  • Process emails faster without touching the mouse
  • Quickly navigate between different Gmail sections
  • Manage multiple conversations efficiently
  • Compose and format emails more quickly
  • Perform common actions with single keystrokes

FAQ

Is Gmail Shortcuts free to use?

Yes, Gmail Shortcuts is completely free to use on UtilityCove.

Does Gmail Shortcuts upload my data?

No. Gmail Shortcuts runs in your browser, so your input stays on your device.

Can I use Gmail Shortcuts on mobile?

Yes. Gmail Shortcuts works on modern mobile and desktop browsers.