Cheat sheet guide
Thunderbird shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 33 searchable Thunderbird keyboard shortcuts across 5 categories. Start with the shortcuts for Messages, Reading & Mark, Navigation, Search & Folders, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
- Write new messageCtrlN
- Mark as readM
- Get all new messagesShiftF5
- Search all messagesCtrlK
- BoldCtrlB
- ReplyCtrlR
Messages
8 shortcuts
Send later
CtrlShiftEnter
WindowsCtrlShiftEntermacOS⌘⇧EnterLinuxCtrlShiftEnter
Ctrl+Shift+Enter · Cmd+Shift+Enter
Reading & Mark
8 shortcuts
Mark as read
M
WindowsMmacOSMLinuxM
Mark as unread
M
WindowsMmacOSMLinuxM
Mark as junk
J
WindowsJmacOSJLinuxJ
Add star / flag
S
WindowsSmacOSSLinuxS
Next unread message
N
WindowsNmacOSNLinuxN
Previous unread message
P
WindowsPmacOSPLinuxP
Navigation
6 shortcuts
Go to next message
F
WindowsFmacOSFLinuxF
Go to previous message
B
WindowsBmacOSBLinuxB
Search & Folders
6 shortcuts
Quick filter (current folder)
CtrlShiftK
WindowsCtrlShiftKmacOS⌘⇧KLinuxCtrlShiftK
Ctrl+Shift+K · Cmd+Shift+K
Archive message
A
WindowsAmacOSALinuxA
Compose
5 shortcutsFrequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find Thunderbird shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as write new message.
Can I print this Thunderbird 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 Thunderbird?
This reference includes shortcuts for Windows · macOS · Linux. Availability depends on the action and app version.
