Cheat sheet guide
Slack shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 32 searchable Slack keyboard shortcuts across 4 categories. Start with the shortcuts for General, Workspace Navigation, Messages, Views, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
- Open Keyboard ShortcutsCtrl/
- Next WorkspaceCtrlTab
- Edit Last MessageUp
- Toggle Full ScreenF11
- Compose New MessageCtrlN
- Start SearchCtrlG
General
8 shortcuts
Start Join Leave Or End Huddle
CtrlShiftH
WindowsCtrlShiftHmacOS⌘⇧HLinuxCtrlShiftH
Ctrl+Shift+H · Cmd+Shift+H
Toggle Huddle Mute
CtrlShiftSpace
WindowsCtrlShiftSpacemacOS⌘⇧SpaceLinuxCtrlShiftSpace
Ctrl+Shift+Space · Cmd+Shift+Space
Workspace Navigation
8 shortcuts
Previous Workspace
CtrlShiftTab
WindowsCtrlShiftTabmacOS⌘⇧[LinuxCtrlShiftTab
Ctrl+Shift+Tab · Cmd+Shift+[
Next Unread
AltShiftDown
WindowsAltShiftDownmacOS⌥⇧DownLinuxAltShiftDown
Alt+Shift+Down · Opt+Shift+Down
Reopen Last Closed Window
CtrlShiftW
WindowsCtrlShiftWmacOS⌘⇧WLinuxCtrlShiftW
Ctrl+Shift+W · Cmd+Shift+W
Messages
8 shortcutsViews
8 shortcuts
Open Mentions And Reactions
CtrlShiftM
WindowsCtrlShiftMmacOS⌘⇧MLinuxCtrlShiftM
Ctrl+Shift+M · Cmd+Shift+M
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find Slack shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as open keyboard shortcuts.
Can I print this Slack shortcut cheat sheet?
Yes. Use the Print / PDF button or your browser print command to save a compact cheat sheet.
Which operating systems are included for Slack?
This reference includes shortcuts for Windows · macOS · Linux. Availability depends on the action and app version.
