// tips & tricks

Keyboard Shortcuts

All Discord keyboard shortcuts — navigate, communicate, and control Discord without a mouse.

Navigation

Quick Switcher

Jump between channels, DMs, and servers instantly.

Ctrl+K / Cmd+K

Search

Search messages, files, and links in the current channel or server.

Ctrl+F / Cmd+F

Navigation

Navigate between messages, channels, and servers with the keyboard.

Alt+↑ Alt+↓ Ctrl+Alt+↑

Mark as Read

Quickly mark the current channel or server as read.

Esc / Shift+Esc

Previous / Next Channel

Move between channels without clicking the sidebar.

Alt+↑ prev   Alt+↓ next

Previous / Next Server

Switch between servers using only your keyboard.

Ctrl+Shift+↑ / Ctrl+Shift+↓

Last Unread Channel

Jump directly to the most recent unread message.

Ctrl+Shift+Backspace
Communication

Emoji Picker

Open the emoji picker to react or reply with the perfect emoji.

Ctrl+Shift+I

GIF Picker

Search and send GIFs directly from the picker.

Ctrl+Shift+G

Sticker Picker

Browse and send stickers from your available packs.

Ctrl+Shift+S

Upload File

Open the file picker to attach images, videos, or documents.

Ctrl+Shift+U / Cmd+Shift+U
Interface

User Settings

Open Discord's user settings panel.

Ctrl+,

Inbox

Open the inbox to review pending friend requests and message requests.

Ctrl+I

Mentions

View all your recent mentions and message requests.

Ctrl+Shift+M

Toggle Embeds

Show or hide embedded content in messages.

Ctrl+Shift+E

Toggle Compact Mode

Switch between cozy and compact message display.

Ctrl+Shift+C
Voice

Mute / Unmute

Toggle your microphone during a voice call.

Ctrl+Shift+M

Deafen / Undeafen

Toggle deafen to mute all audio output.

Ctrl+Shift+D

Start / Answer Call

Start a call in a DM or answer an incoming call.

Ctrl+Shift+Enter
Quick Tips

All Shortcuts

Press this anywhere in Discord to see the full list of available shortcuts.

Ctrl+/

Edit Last Message

Quickly edit your most recent message without reaching for the mouse.

(in empty chat)

Quick Links

Type these prefixes anywhere in the chat box for quick autocomplete.

@user   #channel   :emoji   /commands