There are a bunch of WhatsApp desktop shortcuts to perform various actions like mark as unread, mute chat, delete the chat, start a new chat, pin and unpin chat, etc. WhatsApp expanded its interface to web browsers and desktop applications a few years ago, and since then, it has been widely adopted. Open Web WhatsApp on your operating system.
Download WhatsApp Desktop Shortcuts PDF
We have listed all the WhatsApp shortcut keys for desktop users to take full advantage. You can download the WhatsApp Desktop Shortcut keys for Windows users in PDF format.
Most used WhatsApp Desktop Shortcuts
| Action | WhatsApp Desktop Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Starts a New chat | Ctrl + N |
| Starts a new Group | Ctrl + Shift + N |
| Go to the previous chat | Ctrl + Shift + [ |
| Go to the next chat | Ctrl + Shift + ] |
| Archive chat | Ctrl + E |
| Mute chat | Ctrl + Shift + M |
| Change Read status | Ctrl + Shift + U |
| Delete chat | Ctrl + Delete |
| Open Profile | Ctrl + P |
| Delete a chat | Ctrl + Backspace |
| Increase font size | Ctrl + = |
| Decrease font size | Ctrl + – |
| Default font size | Ctrl + 0 |
| Exit the application | Alt + F4 |
| Use * to bold the Text | *Text* |
| Use _ to italicize the Text | _Text_ |
| Use ~ to strikethrough the Text | ~Text~ |
| Use “` to format Text into the monospaced font | “`Text“` |
| Show emojis related to Text | :Text |
| Change focus | Tab |
| Focus emoji button | Shift + Tab |
| Search | Ctrl + F |
Note: You can only run WhatsApp in the browser if you are active on your mobile phone.
The above WhatsApp shortcut keys can be used by both beginners and experienced WhatsApp web users. Learning the shortcuts will enhance your experience. An alternative to WhatsApp Web is Signal. Have you checked out our recent blog on how to use the Signal app?
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