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Mac edition · 43 shortcuts
Slack Keyboard Shortcuts Poster
A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Slack shortcuts for Mac — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.
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A printable Slack 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 Slack keyboard shortcuts (Mac)
The complete list of 43 Slack 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.
Navigation 12
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Jump to a Conversation | ⌘K |
| Jump to Recent Unread Message | ⌘J |
| Open the Threads View | ⌘⇧T |
| Open All Unreads View | ⌘⇧A |
| Previous Unread Channel or DM | ⌥⇧↑ |
| Next Unread Channel or DM | ⌥⇧↓ |
| Previous Channel or DM in Sidebar | ⌥↑ |
| Next Channel or DM in Sidebar | ⌥↓ |
| Open the Activity View | ⌘⇧M |
| Go Back in History | ⌘[ |
| Go Forward in History | ⌘] |
| Open Conversation Details | ⌘⇧I |
Messages 12
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Compose a New Message | ⌘N |
| Create a New Line | ⇧↵ |
| Edit a Message You Sent | E |
| Open or Reply to a Thread | T |
| Add an Emoji Reaction | R |
| Unsend a Message | ⌘Z |
| Delete a Message You Sent | ⌦ |
| Mark Conversation as Read | ⎋ |
| Save a Message | A |
| Pin or Unpin a Message | P |
| Create a Reminder About a Message | M |
| Mark All Messages as Read | ⇧⎋ |
Formatting 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Bold Selected Text | ⌘B |
| Italicize Selected Text | ⌘I |
| Strikethrough Selected Text | ⌘⇧X |
| Code Selected Text | ⌘⇧C |
| Codeblock Selected Text | ⌘⌥⇧C |
| Quote Selected Text | ⌘⇧9 |
| Format as Bulleted List | ⌘⇧8 |
| Format as Numbered List | ⌘⇧7 |
Channels 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Browse Channels | ⌘⇧L |
| Start, Join, or End a Huddle | ⌘⇧H |
| Open the People View | ⌘⇧E |
| Set Your Status | ⌘⇧Y |
Files 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Upload a File | ⌘O |
| Create a New Canvas | ⌘⇧N |
| View All Downloaded Files | ⌘⇧J |
| Create a New Snippet | ⌘⇧↵ |
Search 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Start a Search | ⌘G |
| Search in Current Conversation | ⌘F |
| Open Your Preferences | ⌘, |
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Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every Slack shortcut?
- Slack has 43 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 Slack product?
- No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Slack. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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