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Mac edition · 35 shortcuts
Element Keyboard Shortcuts Poster
A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Element shortcuts for Mac — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.
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A printable Element shortcuts poster isn't published yet — the full shortcut list below is free to use in the meantime. You can also request a digital edition — a high-resolution, print-ready PDF — at any time.
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All Element keyboard shortcuts (Mac)
The complete list of 35 Element keyboard shortcuts for Mac, grouped by category. The poster itself features the most essential of these — the keys worth keeping in view, sized to stay readable on a wall.
Messaging 15
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Send message | ↵ |
| Toggle bold | ⌘B |
| Toggle italics | ⌘I |
| Toggle quote | ⌘⇧. |
| Toggle code block | ⌘E |
| Toggle link | ⌘⇧L |
| Cancel reply or edit | ⎋ |
| Undo edit | ⌘Z |
| Redo edit | ⌘⇧Z |
| Upload file | ⌘⇧U |
| Edit next message | ↓ |
| Edit previous message | ↑ |
| Navigate to next message in send history | ⌃⌥↓ |
| Navigate to previous message in send history | ⌃⌥↑ |
| Show sticker picker | ⌘; |
Navigation 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Search rooms / jump to room | ⌘K |
| Show keyboard shortcuts settings | ⌘/ |
| Toggle room information panel | ⌘. |
| Toggle space panel | ⌘⇧D |
| Previous visited room or space | ⌘[ |
| Next visited room or space | ⌘] |
| Toggle user menu (top left) | ⌘` |
| Go to Home view | ⌃⇧H |
Room 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Scroll up the timeline | ⇞ |
| Scroll down the timeline | ⇟ |
| Jump to oldest unread message | ⇧⇞ |
| Jump to first message | ⌃↖ |
| Jump to latest message | ⌃↘ |
| Dismiss read marker and jump to bottom | ⎋ |
Room List 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select next room | ⌥↓ |
| Select previous room | ⌥↑ |
| Select next unread room | ⇧⌥↓ |
| Select previous unread room | ⇧⌥↑ |
Calls 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle microphone mute in call | ⌘D |
| Toggle webcam in call | ⌘E |
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Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every Element shortcut?
- Element has 35 keyboard shortcuts in total — the complete list is free to read on this page. The poster features the most essential ones, curated to stay readable on a wall.
- Can I print it at home?
- Yes. The digital download is a high-resolution 300 DPI file you can print at home or at any print shop, in standard frame sizes.
- Does it cover both Mac and Windows?
- We sell separate Mac and Windows editions so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the macOS edition.
- Is this an official Element product?
- No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Element. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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