Cheat sheet guide
Telegram shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 25 searchable Telegram keyboard shortcuts across 4 categories. Start with the shortcuts for Navigation, Messages, Formatting, App, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
- Next chatCtrlTabAltDown
- Send messageEnter
- BoldCtrlB
- Lock TelegramCtrlL
- Previous chatCtrlShiftTabAltUp
- Go to chat (jump)CtrlK
Navigation
7 shortcuts
Next chat
CtrlTabAltDown
WinCtrlTabAltDownMac⌘Tab⌥DownLinuxCtrlTab
Previous chat
CtrlShiftTabAltUp
WinCtrlShiftTabAltUpMac⌘⇧Tab⌥UpLinuxCtrlShiftTab
Go to chat (jump)
CtrlK
WinCtrlKMac⌘KLinuxCtrlK
Search
CtrlF
WinCtrlFMac⌘FLinuxCtrlF
Mark as read
CtrlR
WinCtrlRMac⌘RLinuxCtrlR
Archive chat
CtrlDelete
WinCtrlDeleteMac⌘⌫LinuxCtrlDelete
Toggle sidebar
CtrlShiftF
WinCtrlShiftFMac⌘⇧FLinuxCtrlShiftF
Messages
7 shortcuts
Send message
Enter
WinEnterMacReturnLinuxEnter
New line in message
ShiftEnter
WinShiftEnterMac⇧ReturnLinuxShiftEnter
Edit last message
Up(inemptyinput)
WinUp(inemptyinput)MacUp(inemptyinput)LinuxUp(inemptyinput)
Reply to message
CtrlShiftR
WinCtrlShiftRMac⌘⇧RLinuxCtrlShiftR
Forward message
CtrlShiftF
WinCtrlShiftFMac⌘⇧FLinuxCtrlShiftF
Delete message
CtrlDelete
WinCtrlDeleteMac⌘⌫LinuxCtrlDelete
Attach file
CtrlT
WinCtrlTMac⌘TLinuxCtrlT
Formatting
5 shortcuts
Bold
CtrlB
WinCtrlBMac⌘BLinuxCtrlB
Italic
CtrlI
WinCtrlIMac⌘ILinuxCtrlI
Strikethrough
CtrlShiftX
WinCtrlShiftXMac⌘⇧XLinuxCtrlShiftX
Monospace / code
CtrlShiftM
WinCtrlShiftMMac⌘⇧MLinuxCtrlShiftM
Underline
CtrlU
WinCtrlUMac⌘ULinuxCtrlU
App
6 shortcuts
Lock Telegram
CtrlL
WinCtrlLMac⌘LLinuxCtrlL
Quit
CtrlQ
WinCtrlQMac⌘QLinuxCtrlQ
Open settings
Ctrl,
WinCtrl,Mac⌘,LinuxCtrl,
New group
CtrlG
WinCtrlGMac⌘GLinuxCtrlG
Zoom in
Ctrl=
WinCtrl=Mac⌘=LinuxCtrl=
Zoom out
Ctrl-
WinCtrl-Mac⌘-LinuxCtrl-
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find Telegram shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as next chat.
Can I print this Telegram 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 Telegram?
Yes. Use the OS tabs to switch between Windows and macOS shortcuts. For example, Next chat is Ctrl+Tab / Alt+Down on Windows and ⌘Tab / ⌥Down on macOS where available.
