Gmail Keyboard Shortcuts
Compose, reply, archive and move through your inbox in Gmail. Turn shortcuts on under Settings → See all settings → Keyboard shortcuts.
Gmail Keyboard Shortcuts — 16 shortcuts
Action
Windows
Mac
Write a new email
WindowsC
MacC
Send the email
WindowsCtrl+Enter
Mac⌘ Cmd+Return
Reply
WindowsR
MacR
Reply to everyone
WindowsA
MacA
Forward the email
WindowsF
MacF
Archive the email
WindowsE
MacE
Delete the email
Windows#
Mac#
Mark as unread
WindowsShift+U
Mac⇧ Shift+U
Star the email
WindowsS
MacS
Search the mailbox
Windows/
Mac/
Next email
WindowsJ
MacJ
Previous email
WindowsK
MacK
Undo the last action
WindowsZ
MacZ
Go to the inbox
WindowsGthenI
MacGthenI
Mute the thread
WindowsM
MacM
Add a CC field
WindowsCtrl+Shift+C
Mac⌘ Cmd+⇧ Shift+C
Frequently asked questions
What is the keyboard shortcut to write a new email in Gmail?
On Windows, press C. On Mac, press C.
What is the keyboard shortcut to send the email in Gmail?
On Windows, press Ctrl + Enter. On Mac, press Cmd + Return.
What is the keyboard shortcut to reply in Gmail?
On Windows, press R. On Mac, press R.
What is the keyboard shortcut to reply to everyone in Gmail?
On Windows, press A. On Mac, press A.
What is the keyboard shortcut to forward the email in Gmail?
On Windows, press F. On Mac, press F.