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Windows edition · 30 shortcuts
Google Chat Keyboard Shortcuts Poster
A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Google Chat shortcuts for Windows — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.
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A printable Google Chat 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 Google Chat keyboard shortcuts (Windows)
The complete list of 30 Google Chat keyboard shortcuts for Windows, 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.
Navigation 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Search in Chats and Spaces | / |
| Previous or Next Space or Message in Sidebar | UP |
| Jump to Last Message | CtrlJ |
| Focus on Direct Message List | HthenC |
| Focus on Spaces List | HthenR |
| Browse Spaces | CtrlO |
| Previous or Next Unread in Sidebar | ShiftUP |
| Select Item in Sidebar | Enter |
| Return to Sidebar | Esc |
| Move Between Sidebar Sections | CtrlUP |
Conversations 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| New Chat | CtrlShiftK |
| Create a Space | CtrlI |
| Open Thread Panel | HthenT |
| Open Thread and Focus Reply | Enter |
| Back to Main Conversation | LEFT |
| First Message in Thread | ShiftUP |
| Last Message in Thread | ShiftDOWN |
Messaging 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Send Message | Enter |
| New Line in Reply Box | ShiftEnter |
| Focus Reply Box | CtrlS |
| Edit Previous Message | UP |
| Previous or Next Message | UP |
| Exit Reply Box | Esc |
| Open Message Menu | CtrlG |
Window 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Main Window and Popup | ShiftEsc |
| Next Popup | Ctrl. |
| Previous Popup | Ctrl, |
| Cycle Focus in Side Panel | CtrlAlt. |
| Reverse Cycle Focus in Side Panel | CtrlAlt, |
General 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Keyboard Shortcut Help | / |
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Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every Google Chat shortcut?
- Google Chat has 30 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 Windows edition.
- Is this an official Google Chat product?
- No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google Chat. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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