Cheat sheet guide
Discord shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 33 searchable Discord keyboard shortcuts across 4 categories. Start with the shortcuts for Navigation, Messaging, Voice & Video, App Controls, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
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Navigation
10 shortcuts
Quick switcher
Ctrl+K
WinCtrl+KMac⌘KLinuxCtrl+K
Previous channel
Alt+Up
WinAlt+UpMac⌥UpLinuxAlt+Up
Next channel
Alt+Down
WinAlt+DownMac⌥DownLinuxAlt+Down
Previous server
Ctrl+Alt+Up
WinCtrl+Alt+UpMac⌘⌥UpLinuxCtrl+Alt+Up
Next server
Ctrl+Alt+Down
WinCtrl+Alt+DownMac⌘⌥DownLinuxCtrl+Alt+Down
Mark channel as read
Escape
WinEscapeMacEscapeLinuxEscape
Mark all as read
Shift+Escape
WinShift+EscapeMacShift+EscapeLinuxShift+Escape
Jump to oldest unread
Shift+PageUp
WinShift+PageUpMacShift+PageUpLinuxShift+PageUp
Go to unread messages
Ctrl+Shift+Alt+D
WinCtrl+Shift+Alt+DMac⌘Shift+⌥DLinuxCtrl+Shift+Alt+D
Toggle sidebar
Ctrl+Shift+D
WinCtrl+Shift+DMac⌘Shift+DLinuxCtrl+Shift+D
Messaging
11 shortcuts
Edit last message
Up(inemptyinput)
WinUp(inemptyinput)MacUp(inemptyinput)LinuxUp(inemptyinput)
Reply to message
R(hovermessage)
WinR(hovermessage)MacR(hovermessage)LinuxR(hovermessage)
React to message
E(hovermessage)
WinE(hovermessage)MacE(hovermessage)LinuxE(hovermessage)
Delete message (own)
Ctrl+Delete
WinCtrl+DeleteMac⌘DeleteLinuxCtrl+Delete
New line in message
Shift+Enter
WinShift+EnterMacShift+EnterLinuxShift+Enter
Bold
Ctrl+B
WinCtrl+BMac⌘BLinuxCtrl+B
Italic
Ctrl+I
WinCtrl+IMac⌘ILinuxCtrl+I
Underline
Ctrl+U
WinCtrl+UMac⌘ULinuxCtrl+U
Strikethrough
Ctrl+Shift+S
WinCtrl+Shift+SMac⌘Shift+SLinuxCtrl+Shift+S
Inline code
Ctrl+E
WinCtrl+EMac⌘ELinuxCtrl+E
Emoji picker
Ctrl+Shift+E
WinCtrl+Shift+EMac⌘Shift+ELinuxCtrl+Shift+E
Voice & Video
6 shortcuts
Toggle mute
Ctrl+Shift+M
WinCtrl+Shift+MMac⌘Shift+MLinuxCtrl+Shift+M
Toggle deafen
Ctrl+Shift+D
WinCtrl+Shift+DMac⌘Shift+DLinuxCtrl+Shift+D
Toggle camera
Ctrl+Shift+V
WinCtrl+Shift+VMac⌘Shift+VLinuxCtrl+Shift+V
Push to talk (hold)
Configurable
WinConfigurableMacConfigurableLinuxConfigurable
Start call in DM
Ctrl+Enter
WinCtrl+EnterMac⌘EnterLinuxCtrl+Enter
Disconnect from voice
Ctrl+Shift+D
WinCtrl+Shift+DMac⌘Shift+DLinuxCtrl+Shift+D
App Controls
6 shortcuts
Toggle streamer mode
Ctrl+Shift+~
WinCtrl+Shift+~Mac⌘Shift+~LinuxCtrl+Shift+~
Open GIF picker
Ctrl+G
WinCtrl+GMac⌘GLinuxCtrl+G
Upload file
Ctrl+Shift+U
WinCtrl+Shift+UMac⌘Shift+ULinuxCtrl+Shift+U
Search in server
Ctrl+F
WinCtrl+FMac⌘FLinuxCtrl+F
Open Settings
Ctrl+,
WinCtrl+,Mac⌘,LinuxCtrl+,
Minimize to tray
Ctrl+Shift+M
WinCtrl+Shift+MMac⌘MLinuxCtrl+Shift+M
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find Discord shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as quick switcher.
Can I print this Discord shortcut cheat sheet?
Yes. Use the Print / PDF button or your browser print command to save a compact cheat sheet.
Does this page include Windows and Mac shortcuts for Discord?
Yes. Use the OS tabs to switch between Windows and macOS shortcuts. For example, Quick switcher is Ctrl+K on Windows and ⌘K on macOS where available.
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