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.
- Switch OS tabs for Windows, macOS, or Linux shortcuts.
- Use / to jump to search instantly.
- Use Compare mode when moving between machines.
- Print or save the page as a compact PDF cheat sheet.
Navigation
7 shortcuts
Next chat
Ctrl+Tab/Alt+Down
WinCtrl+Tab/Alt+DownMac⌘Tab/⌥DownLinuxCtrl+Tab
Previous chat
Ctrl+Shift+Tab/Alt+Up
WinCtrl+Shift+Tab/Alt+UpMac⌘⇧Tab/⌥UpLinuxCtrl+Shift+Tab
Go to chat (jump)
Ctrl+K
WinCtrl+KMac⌘KLinuxCtrl+K
Search
Ctrl+F
WinCtrl+FMac⌘FLinuxCtrl+F
Mark as read
Ctrl+R
WinCtrl+RMac⌘RLinuxCtrl+R
Archive chat
Ctrl+Delete
WinCtrl+DeleteMac⌘⌫LinuxCtrl+Delete
Toggle sidebar
Ctrl+Shift+F
WinCtrl+Shift+FMac⌘⇧FLinuxCtrl+Shift+F
Messages
7 shortcuts
Send message
Enter
WinEnterMacReturnLinuxEnter
New line in message
Shift+Enter
WinShift+EnterMac⇧ReturnLinuxShift+Enter
Edit last message
Up(inemptyinput)
WinUp(inemptyinput)MacUp(inemptyinput)LinuxUp(inemptyinput)
Reply to message
Ctrl+Shift+R
WinCtrl+Shift+RMac⌘⇧RLinuxCtrl+Shift+R
Forward message
Ctrl+Shift+F
WinCtrl+Shift+FMac⌘⇧FLinuxCtrl+Shift+F
Delete message
Ctrl+Delete
WinCtrl+DeleteMac⌘⌫LinuxCtrl+Delete
Attach file
Ctrl+T
WinCtrl+TMac⌘TLinuxCtrl+T
Formatting
5 shortcuts
Bold
Ctrl+B
WinCtrl+BMac⌘BLinuxCtrl+B
Italic
Ctrl+I
WinCtrl+IMac⌘ILinuxCtrl+I
Strikethrough
Ctrl+Shift+X
WinCtrl+Shift+XMac⌘⇧XLinuxCtrl+Shift+X
Monospace / code
Ctrl+Shift+M
WinCtrl+Shift+MMac⌘⇧MLinuxCtrl+Shift+M
Underline
Ctrl+U
WinCtrl+UMac⌘ULinuxCtrl+U
App
6 shortcuts
Lock Telegram
Ctrl+L
WinCtrl+LMac⌘LLinuxCtrl+L
Quit
Ctrl+Q
WinCtrl+QMac⌘QLinuxCtrl+Q
Open settings
Ctrl+,
WinCtrl+,Mac⌘,LinuxCtrl+,
New group
Ctrl+G
WinCtrl+GMac⌘GLinuxCtrl+G
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.
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