At Slack, we like efficiency! So there are a number of keyboard shortcuts to help you move around Slack faster. We’ll introduce you to some of our favourites and show you just how time-saving they can be.

Tip: Take a look at the full list of our keyboard shortcuts we have available. If you only use your keyboard to get around, learn about keyboard accessibility in Slack! 

 

View keyboard shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts allow you to quickly perform an action without ever touching your mouse. What magic! ✨

With the Slack app open on your desktop, type the keys below to see a list of available shortcuts on the right side of the screen:

Action	Mac	Windows/Linux
View all keyboard shortcuts in Slack	⌘/	Ctrl/

 

Use the Quick Switcher 

With the Quick Switcher, you can alternate between your different channels or conversations in a flash.

Action	Mac	Windows/Linux
Open the Quick Switcher	⌘K	CtrlK

 

Navigate unread conversations 

You can use a few shortcuts to navigate your unread conversations in Slack and catch up on everything you’ve missed. 

Action	Mac	Windows/Linux
Go to the next unread conversation	OptionShift↑	AltShift↑
Go to the previous unread conversation	OptionShift↓	AltShift↓

 

Tip: Click All unread below your workspace name in the top left to see all of your unread messages in one place.

 

Mark messages as unread and set reminders

Need to follow up on a message? Mark it unread to save it for later and to help you keep track of it. To do so, use one of these steps:

Note: If you tap and hold a message in one of the Slack mobile apps, you’ll see a special menu with the option to mark a message as unread.

To make sure you do come back to a message later, you can even set a reminder. Here’s how:

 

Hop back to your previous channel

Have you stumbled down a rabbit hole? In Slack, you can easily retrace your steps.

Action	Mac	Windows/Linux
Navigate back to the previous channel	⌘[	Alt←