Signal Keyboard Shortcuts
65 keyboard shortcuts to help you message with end-to-end encryption faster in Signal
Signal, from Signal Foundation, is a messaging & video calls application designed to message with end-to-end encryption. It has become a go-to choice for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Speed matters when you use Signal professionally. Keyboard shortcuts eliminate unnecessary clicks and keep your hands on the keys where they belong.
Cross-platform availability on macOS, Windows, and Linux means Signal shortcuts are relevant to a large and diverse user base.
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65 shortcuts
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Jump to Section (5 sections)
Display 2 shortcuts
Zoom in
Cmd += Ctrl += Ctrl +=
Zoom out
Cmd +- Ctrl +- Ctrl +-
Navigation 34 shortcuts
Navigate by section
Cmd +T Ctrl +T Ctrl +T
Previous chat
Opt +Up Alt +Up Alt +Up
Previous chat
Ctrl +Shift +Tab Ctrl +Shift +Tab Ctrl +Shift +Tab
Next chat
Opt +Down Alt +Down Alt +Down
Next chat
Ctrl +Tab Ctrl +Tab Ctrl +Tab
Previous unread chat
Opt +Shift +Up Alt +Shift +Up Alt +Shift +Up
Next unread chat
Opt +Shift +Down Alt +Shift +Down Alt +Shift +Down
Jump to chat
Cmd +1 Ctrl +1 Ctrl +1
Jump to chat
Cmd +2 Ctrl +2 Ctrl +2
Jump to chat
Cmd +3 Ctrl +3 Ctrl +3
Jump to chat
Cmd +4 Ctrl +4 Ctrl +4
Jump to chat
Cmd +5 Ctrl +5 Ctrl +5
Jump to chat
Cmd +6 Ctrl +6 Ctrl +6
Jump to chat
Cmd +7 Ctrl +7 Ctrl +7
Jump to chat
Cmd +8 Ctrl +8 Ctrl +8
Jump to chat
Cmd +9 Ctrl +9 Ctrl +9
Focus oldest unread or last message
Cmd +J Ctrl +J Ctrl +J
Preferences
Cmd +, Ctrl +, Ctrl +,
Open chat menu
Shift +Cmd +L Ctrl +Shift +L Ctrl +Shift +L
Start new chat
Cmd +N Ctrl +N Ctrl +N
Search
Cmd +F Ctrl +F Ctrl +F
Search in chat
Shift +Cmd +F Ctrl +Shift +F Ctrl +Shift +F
Focus composer
Shift +Cmd +T Ctrl +Shift +T Ctrl +Shift +T
Open All Media view
Shift +Cmd +M Ctrl +Shift +M Ctrl +Shift +M
Save Media (in media viewer)
Cmd +S Ctrl +S Ctrl +S
Open emoji chooser
Shift +Cmd +J Ctrl +Shift +J Ctrl +Shift +J
Open sticker chooser
Shift +Cmd +O Ctrl +Shift +O Ctrl +Shift +O
Open GIF chooser
Shift +Cmd +G Ctrl +Shift +G Ctrl +Shift +G
Begin recording voice message
Shift +Cmd +Y Ctrl +Shift +Y Ctrl +Shift +Y
Archive chat
Shift +Cmd +A Ctrl +Shift +A Ctrl +Shift +A
Unarchive chat
Shift +Cmd +U Ctrl +Shift +U Ctrl +Shift +U
Scroll to top of list
Cmd +Up Ctrl +Up Ctrl +Up
Scroll to bottom of list
Cmd +Down Ctrl +Down Ctrl +Down
Close current chat
Shift +Cmd +C Ctrl +Shift +C Ctrl +Shift +C
Messages 8 shortcuts
Default action for selected message
Enter Enter Enter
View selected message details
Cmd +D Ctrl +D Ctrl +D
Toggle reply to selected message
Shift +Cmd +R Ctrl +Shift +R Ctrl +Shift +R
Toggle emoji-reaction picker for selected message
Shift +Cmd +E Ctrl +Shift +E Ctrl +Shift +E
Save attachment from selected message
Cmd +S Ctrl +S Ctrl +S
Forward selected messages
Shift +Cmd +S Ctrl +Shift +S Ctrl +Shift +S
Open context menu for selected message
Cmd +F12 Shift +F10 Shift +F10
Delete selected message
Shift +Cmd +D Ctrl +Shift +D Ctrl +Shift +D
Composer 12 shortcuts
Add newline to message
Shift +Enter Shift +Enter Shift +Enter
Expand composer
Shift +Cmd +K Ctrl +Shift +K Ctrl +Shift +K
Send (in expanded composer)
Cmd +Enter Ctrl +Enter Ctrl +Enter
Attach file
Cmd +U Ctrl +U Ctrl +U
Remove draft link preview
Cmd +P Ctrl +P Ctrl +P
Remove all draft attachments
Shift +Cmd +P Ctrl +Shift +P Ctrl +Shift +P
Edit the previous message
Up Up Up
Mark selected text as bold
Cmd +B Ctrl +B Ctrl +B
Mark selected text as italic
Cmd +I Ctrl +I Ctrl +I
Mark selected text as strikethrough
Shift +Cmd +X Ctrl +Shift +X Ctrl +Shift +X
Mark selected text as monospace
Cmd +E Ctrl +E Ctrl +E
Mark selected text as a spoiler
Shift +Cmd +B Ctrl +Shift +B Ctrl +Shift +B
Calling 9 shortcuts
Toggle mute on and off
Shift +M Shift +M Shift +M
Toggle video on and off
Shift +V Shift +V Shift +V
Answer call with video (video calls only)
Ctrl +Shift +V Alt +Shift +V Alt +Shift +V
Answer call without video
Ctrl +Shift +A Alt +Shift +A Alt +Shift +A
Decline call
Ctrl +Shift +D Alt +Shift +D Alt +Shift +D
Start voice call
Ctrl +Shift +C Alt +Shift +C Alt +Shift +C
Start video call
Ctrl +Shift +Y Alt +Shift +Y Alt +Shift +Y
End call
Ctrl +Shift +E Alt +Shift +E Alt +Shift +E
Maximize Preview
Shift +P Shift +P Shift +P
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