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Windows edition · 34 shortcuts
WhatsApp Keyboard Shortcuts Poster
A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential WhatsApp shortcuts for Windows — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.
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A printable WhatsApp 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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Choose your shortcuts, add missing ones, tune the colours — then download a free PNG, or get the print-ready PDF.
Free PNG is web-resolution and lightly watermarked. The printable PDF is 300 DPI, print-ready, and watermark-free.
All WhatsApp keyboard shortcuts (Windows)
The complete list of 34 WhatsApp 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.
Chat 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| New Chat | CtrlN |
| Search | CtrlF |
| New Group | CtrlShiftN |
| Search in Chat | CtrlShiftF |
| Archive Chat | CtrlE |
| Delete Chat | CtrlBksp |
| Pin Chat | CtrlShiftP |
| Mute Chat | CtrlShiftM |
| Mark as Unread | CtrlShiftU |
| Read Chat | CtrlShiftR |
Navigation 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Next Chat | CtrlTab |
| Previous Chat | CtrlShiftTab |
| Go to Chats | Ctrl1 |
| Settings | Ctrl, |
| Go to Status | Ctrl2 |
| Go to Channels | Ctrl3 |
| Profile | CtrlP |
| Go to Communities | Ctrl4 |
Messages 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Reply to Message | CtrlR |
| Attach File | CtrlShiftA |
| Emoji Picker | Ctrl. |
| Forward Message | CtrlShiftF |
| GIF Picker | CtrlShiftG |
| Sticker Picker | CtrlShiftS |
Window 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Lock Screen | CtrlL |
| Close Window | CtrlW |
| Minimize | CtrlM |
| Zoom In | Ctrl= |
| Zoom Out | Ctrl− |
| Default Zoom | Ctrl0 |
Formatting 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Bold | CtrlB |
| Italic | CtrlI |
| Strikethrough | CtrlShiftX |
| Monospace | CtrlShiftM |
Unofficial reference. ShortcutPosters is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by WhatsApp. All product names, logos, and trademarks are property of their respective owners. See our licensing & trademark notice.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every WhatsApp shortcut?
- WhatsApp has 34 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 WhatsApp product?
- No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by WhatsApp. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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