Slack shortcuts are a secret superpower that can unlock immense productivity in Slack. With the help of Slack, communication at work has become easier, and productivity has improved. Hence, learning to use Slack has become of utmost importance.
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Below is a list of some practical, whimsical, and lifesaving Slack shortcuts that you need to know if you are using the communication tool daily. Download the Slack Shortcuts for Windows and Mac users in PDF form.
Call Actions Shortcuts
| Action | Slack Shortcuts Windows | Slack Shortcuts Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Mute On or Off | M | M |
| Video On or Off | V | V |
| Show Invite List | A | A |
| View Channel Sharing Options | S | S |
| View and Select Emoji Reactions | E + 1…9 | E + 1…9 |
Similar Programs: ClickUp Keyboard Shortcuts
Message Shortcuts
| Action | Slack Shortcut keys Windows | Slack Shortcut keys Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Reprint your last slash command in a channel | Tab | Tab |
| Select Text to Begin of Current Line | Shift + Up Arrow key | Shift + Up Arrow key |
| Select Text to End of Current Line | Shift + Down Arrow key | Shift + Down Arrow key |
| Add Emoji Reactions to A Message | Ctrl + Shift + \ | Command + Shift + \ |
| Create a new line in your message | Shift + Enter | Shift + Return |
| Edit Your Last Message | Up Arrow key | Up Arrow key |
| Action | Slack Shortcut keys Windows | Slack Shortcut keys Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Zoom in | Ctrl + + | Command + + |
| Zoom out | Ctrl + – | Command + – |
| Scroll Up | Home | Home |
| Scroll Down | End | End |
| Quick Switcher | Ctrl + K | Command + K |
| Preferences | Ctrl + , | Command + , |
| Previous Channel Visited | Alt + Left Arrow key | Option + Left Arrow key |
| Next Channel Visited | Alt + Right Arrow key | Option + Right Arrow key |
| Previous Unread Channel | Alt + Shift + Up Arrow key | Option + Shift + Up Arrow key |
| Next Unread Channel | Alt + Shift + Down Arrow key | Option + Shift + Down Arrow key |
| Previous Channel | Alt + Up Arrow key | Option + Up Arrow key |
| Next Channel | Alt + Down Arrow key | Option + Down Arrow key |
| Open or Close the Right Pane | Ctrl + . | Command + . |
| Direct Message Menu | Ctrl + Shift + K | Command + Shift + K |
| Open All Threads view | Ctrl + Shift + T | Command + Shift + T |
| Toggle Full-Screen View | Ctrl + Shift + F | Command + Shift + F |
| Search the current Channel | Ctrl + F | Command + F |
| Starred Item | Ctrl + Shift + S | Command + Shift + S |
| Directory | Ctrl + Shift + E | Command + Shift + E |
| Activity | Ctrl + Shift + M | Command + Shift + M |
| Open a list of Keyboard shortcuts | Ctrl + / | Command + / |
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Switch Teams Shortcuts
| Action | Slack Shortcut keys Windows | Slack Shortcut keys Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Switch to the Next Team | Ctrl + Shift + ] | Command + Shift + ] |
| Switch to the Previous Team | Ctrl + Shift + [ | Command + Shift + [ |
| Switch to A Specific team | Ctrl + 1…9 | Command + 1…9 |
Mark Message shortcuts
| Action | Slack Shortcuts Windows | Slack Shortcuts Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Mark All Messages in the Current Channel | Esc | Esc |
| Mark All Messages As Read | Shift + Esc | Shift + Esc |
| Set Msg to Oldest Unread Message | Alt + Click Msg | Option + Click Msg |
Similar Programs: Discord Keyboard Shortcuts
Files and Snippets Shortcuts
| Action | Slack Shortcuts Windows | Slack Shortcuts Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Upload a File | Ctrl + U | Command + U |
| Create a new snippet | Ctrl + Shift + Enter | Command + Shift + Return |
The above list of shortcuts helps perform actions without even needing to take your hands off the keyboard. However, emails have been replaced by Slack in most companies. Learning Slack shortcuts has become as essential in the workplace as learning Gmail shortcuts.
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