Slack Keyboard Shortcuts
Jump between channels, catch up on unreads and format messages in Slack.
Slack Keyboard Shortcuts — 12 shortcuts
Action
Windows
Mac
Quick switcher
WindowsCtrl+K
Mac⌘ Cmd+K
Mark everything read
WindowsShift+Esc
Mac⇧ Shift+Esc
Edit your last message
Windows↑
Mac↑
React with an emoji
WindowsCtrl+Shift+\
Mac⌘ Cmd+⇧ Shift+\
Jump to unread messages
WindowsCtrl+Shift+A
Mac⌘ Cmd+⇧ Shift+A
Open threads
WindowsCtrl+Shift+T
Mac⌘ Cmd+⇧ Shift+T
Next unread channel
WindowsAlt+Shift+↓
Mac⌥ Option+⇧ Shift+↓
Start a huddle or call
WindowsCtrl+Shift+H
Mac⌘ Cmd+⇧ Shift+H
Upload a file to the chat
WindowsCtrl+U
Mac⌘ Cmd+U
Format as a code block
WindowsCtrl+Alt+Shift+C
Mac⌘ Cmd+⌥ Option+⇧ Shift+C
Format as inline code
WindowsCtrl+Shift+C
Mac⌘ Cmd+⇧ Shift+C
Quote a message
WindowsCtrl+Shift+9
Mac⌘ Cmd+⇧ Shift+9
Frequently asked questions
What is the keyboard shortcut to quick switcher in Slack?
On Windows, press Ctrl + K. On Mac, press Cmd + K.
What is the keyboard shortcut to mark everything read in Slack?
On Windows, press Shift + Esc. On Mac, press Shift + Esc.
What is the keyboard shortcut to edit your last message in Slack?
On Windows, press Up. On Mac, press Up.
What is the keyboard shortcut to react with an emoji in Slack?
On Windows, press Ctrl + Shift + \. On Mac, press Cmd + Shift + \.
What is the keyboard shortcut to jump to unread messages in Slack?
On Windows, press Ctrl + Shift + A. On Mac, press Cmd + Shift + A.