Messaging & Video Calls

Discord Keyboard Shortcuts

We collected 33 keyboard shortcuts for Discord so you can connect with communities faster

Discord keyboard shortcuts

Built by Discord Inc., Discord provides a full-featured environment to connect with communities. It is a staple in the messaging & video calls space.

Knowing the right keyboard shortcuts turns Discord into a faster, more responsive tool. It is one of the simplest upgrades to any workflow.

Since Discord supports macOS, Windows, and Linux, this shortcuts reference is designed to help users on every supported operating system get up to speed quickly.

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Server & Channel Navigation 10 shortcuts

Navigate Between Servers
Ctrl +Opt +Up Ctrl +Alt +Up Ctrl +Alt +Up
Navigate Between Servers
Ctrl +Opt +Down Ctrl +Alt +Down Ctrl +Alt +Down
Navigate Between Channels
Opt +Up Alt +Up Alt +Up
Navigate Between Channels
Opt +Down Alt +Down Alt +Down
Navigate Between Unread Channels
Opt +Shift +Up Alt +Shift +Up Alt +Shift +Up
Navigate Between Unread Channels
Opt +Shift +Down Alt +Shift +Down Alt +Shift +Down
Navigate Between Unread Channels with Mentions
Ctrl +Opt +Shift +Up Ctrl +Alt +Shift +Up Ctrl +Alt +Shift +Up
Navigate Between Unread Channels with Mentions
Ctrl +Opt +Shift +Down Ctrl +Alt +Shift +Down Ctrl +Alt +Shift +Down
Mark Channel as Read
Esc Esc Esc
Mark Server Read
Shift +Esc Shift +Esc Shift +Esc

General 23 shortcuts

Toggle Hotkeys
Ctrl +/ Ctrl +/ Ctrl +/
Return to Previous Text Channel
Ctrl +B Ctrl +B Ctrl +B
Return to Active Audio Channel
Ctrl +Opt +A Ctrl +Alt +A Ctrl +Alt +A
Toggle Pins Popout
Ctrl +P Ctrl +P Ctrl +P
Toggle Mentions Popout
Ctrl +I Ctrl +I Ctrl +I
Toggle Channel Member List
Ctrl +U Ctrl +U Ctrl +U
Toggle Emoji Picker
Ctrl +E Ctrl +E Ctrl +E
Scroll Chat Up or Down
PageUp PageUp PageUp
Scroll Chat Up or Down
PageDown PageDown PageDown
Jump to Oldest Unread Message
Shift +PageUp Shift +PageUp Shift +PageUp
Create or Join a Server
Ctrl +Shift +N Ctrl +Shift +N Ctrl +Shift +N
Answer Incoming Call
Ctrl +Enter Ctrl +Enter Ctrl +Enter
Find or Start a Direct Message
Ctrl +K Ctrl +K Ctrl +K
Decline Incoming Call
Esc Esc Esc
Create A Private Group
Ctrl +Shift +T Ctrl +Shift +T Ctrl +Shift +T
Start Call in Private Message or Group
Ctrl +[ Ctrl +[ Ctrl +[
Focus Text Area
Tab Tab Tab
Return to Connected Audio Channel
Opt +Left Alt +Left Alt +Left
Return to Previous Text Channel
Opt +Right Alt +Right Alt +Right
Toggle Mute
Ctrl +Shift +M Ctrl +Shift +M Ctrl +Shift +M
Toggle Deafen
Ctrl +Shift +D Ctrl +Shift +D Ctrl +Shift +D
Get Help
Ctrl +Shift +H Ctrl +Shift +H Ctrl +Shift +H
Upload a File
Ctrl +Shift +U Ctrl +Shift +U Ctrl +Shift +U
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