Slack Keyboard Shortcuts
Getting startedSlackIn the Slack desktop app for Windows
Open the shortcuts list, find a conversation, or start writing a new message.
To view a list of all available keyboard shortcuts, press ⌘ / (Mac) or Ctrl / (Windows/Linux) from Slack on your desktop
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Compose a new message Ctrl N Ctrl Shift K
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Jump to a conversation Ctrl K Ctrl T **
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Add an emoji reaction to a message* Ctrl Shift `
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the documented Ctrl+Shift+backtick chord and emoji-reaction action in the data-show-locales="fr-fr" block of Slack’s live English official shortcut-list HTML. This confirms the documented chord and action, not applicability to an English keyboard or any runtime app-language, keyboard-language or layout condition. No device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Open the Activity view** Ctrl Shift M
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Press Ctrl 3 (Mac) or Ctrl Shift 3 (Windows/Linux) to open Activity
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Channels and direct messagesSlackIn the Slack desktop app for Windows
Jump to previous channel or DM in the sidebar Alt ↑
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Jump to next channel or DM in the sidebar Alt ↓
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Start a search Ctrl G
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Search in the current conversation Ctrl F
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Open conversation details Ctrl Shift I
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Open the Home view Ctrl Shift 1
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Browse DMs Ctrl Shift 2
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Browse channels** Ctrl Shift L
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Open the Threads view** Ctrl Shift T
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Open the More view Ctrl Shift 0
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Open the People view Ctrl Shift E
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Go back in history Alt ←
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Go forwards in history Alt →
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
To open a conversation in a new window , focus on the name of a channel or DM in your sidebar, then press ⌘ + Enter (Mac) or Ctrl + Enter (Windows/Linux).
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Press ← from anywhere in the thread to navigate back to the main conversation.
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Unread and read messagesSlackIn the Slack desktop app for Windows
Jump to the most recent unread message in a conversation Ctrl J **
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Jump to previous unread channel or direct message (DM) Alt Shift ↑
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Jump to next unread channel or DM Alt Shift ↓
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Mark all messages in current conversation as read Esc
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Mark all messages as read Shift Esc
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Open the All unread view Ctrl Shift A
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Mark a group of messages as read Esc
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Open or collapse a group of messages ← or →
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Messages and threadsSlackWhen a Slack message has focus
Single-letter shortcuts apply to a focused message. Editing or deleting your own messages also requires the relevant workspace permission.
Edit a message that you sent E
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Delete a message that you sent Delete
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Open or reply to a thread T or →
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Forward a message F
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Pin or unpin a message P
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Save a message (or remove a message from Saved ) A
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Mark all messages above the one in focus as unread U
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Create a reminder about a message M
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Add an emoji reaction to a message R
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Message input and formattingSlackWhen the cursor is in the Slack message input
From your desktop, press Cmd + Z (Mac) or Ctrl + Z (Windows). Select Unsend to confirm.
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
By default, pressing the ↑ up arrow key from the message field lets you edit the last message that you sent.
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Create a new line Shift Enter
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Select text to beginning of current line Shift ↑
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Select text to end of current line Shift ↓
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Bold selected text Ctrl B
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Italicise selected text Ctrl I
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Cross out selected text (strikethrough) Ctrl Shift X
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Hyperlink selected text Ctrl Shift U
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Quote selected text Ctrl Shift 9
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Code selected text Ctrl Shift C
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Codeblock selected text Ctrl Alt Shift C
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Format selected text as a bulleted list Ctrl Shift 8
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Format selected text as a numbered list Ctrl Shift 7
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Apply markdown formatting Ctrl Shift F
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Undo formatting Ctrl Z
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
If a link is copied to your clipboard, you can use the Ctrl V shortcut to hyperlink selected text.
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Conversation historySlackWhen reading messages in a Slack conversation
Move focus to the empty message field and press ↑ to start navigating between individual messages.
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Page up or Page down to jump up or down.
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Page up or Page down to jump up or down.
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Home to go to the oldest message.
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
End to go to the most recent message.
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Fn Shift ↑ (Mac) or Shift Page up (Windows/Linux) to scroll to the start of the previous day’s messages.
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Fn Shift ↓ (Mac) or Shift Page down (Windows/Linux) to scroll to the start of the next day’s messages.
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Space bar to scroll through messages.
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
When focused on a message, press Tab to scroll through links, attachments, etc.
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Workspaces and tabsSlackIn the Slack desktop app for Windows
Expand or collapse the workspace switcher Ctrl Shift S
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Switch to previous workspace Ctrl Shift Tab
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Switch to next workspace Ctrl Tab
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Switch to the previous tab Ctrl Page up
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Switch to the next tab Ctrl Page down
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
HuddlesSlackIn the Slack desktop app for Windows
Start, join, leave or end a huddle Ctrl Shift H
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
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Toggle mute on a huddle Ctrl Shift Space
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Files and snippetsSlackIn the Slack desktop app for Windows
Upload a file** Ctrl O
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
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View all downloaded files Ctrl Shift J
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Create a new snippet Ctrl Shift Enter
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CanvasesSlackIn the Slack desktop app for Windows
Create a new canvas Ctrl Shift N
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View comment thread Ctrl Alt T
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No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Show reader or edit view Ctrl Alt R
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Find text in the canvas Ctrl F
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Find next Ctrl G
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Find previous Ctrl Shift G
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Find and replace Ctrl Shift H
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Copy anchor link to section Ctrl Alt Q
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Undo last action Ctrl Z
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Redo last action Ctrl Shift Z
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Move item in a formatted list up Ctrl Alt ↑
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
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Move item in a formatted list down Ctrl Alt ↓
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
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Format selected text as paragraph Ctrl Alt 0
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
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Format selected text as big heading Ctrl Alt 1
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
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Format selected text as medium heading Ctrl Alt 2
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
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Format selected text as a small heading Ctrl Alt 3
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
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Format selected text as checklist Ctrl Shift 0
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
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Format selected text as a bulleted list Ctrl Shift 8
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
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Format selected text as a numbered list Ctrl Shift 7
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
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Toggle heading and list styles Ctrl `
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
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Select text to beginning of current line Shift ↑
Format text in a canvas using the message shortcuts above
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
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Select text to end of current line Shift ↓
Format text in a canvas using the message shortcuts above
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Create a new line Shift Enter
Format text in a canvas using the message shortcuts above
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
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Bold selected text Ctrl B
Format text in a canvas using the message shortcuts above
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
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Italicise selected text Ctrl I
Format text in a canvas using the message shortcuts above
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
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Cross out selected text (strikethrough) Ctrl Shift X
Format text in a canvas using the message shortcuts above
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
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Hyperlink selected text Ctrl Shift U
Format text in a canvas using the message shortcuts above
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
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Quote selected text Ctrl Shift 9
Format text in a canvas using the message shortcuts above
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
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Code selected text Ctrl Shift C
Format text in a canvas using the message shortcuts above
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
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Codeblock selected text Ctrl Alt Shift C
Format text in a canvas using the message shortcuts above
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
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Apply markdown formatting Ctrl Shift F
Format text in a canvas using the message shortcuts above
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
If a link is copied to your clipboard, you can use the Ctrl V shortcut to hyperlink selected text.
Format text in a canvas using the message shortcuts above
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
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ActivitySlackIn Slack’s [Activity] view
Enter to reply to a message
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
R to mark an item as read
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
C to clear an item
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
X to select or unselect an item
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
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Slack windows and sidebarsSlackIn the Slack desktop app for Windows
Move focus to the next section F6
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
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Move focus to the previous section Shift F6
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
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Toggle full-screen view F11
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
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Close window Ctrl W
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
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Reopen last closed window Ctrl Shift W
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
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Quit Slack** Ctrl Q
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
No check is recorded for the selected environment.
Move focus within the current section Tab or Shift Tab
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
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Move focus between items in a list, e.g. messages, channels, etc. ↑ or ↓
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
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Select or deselect a tick box Space bar
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
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Status and preferencesSlackIn the Slack desktop app for Windows
Set your status Ctrl Shift Y
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
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Open your preferences** Ctrl ,
You can view a list of keyboard shortcuts in Slack by pressing ⌘ , (Mac) and Ctrl , (Windows/Linux) from Slack on your desktop
Source checked: Desktop app (English documentation checked 2026-11-02) (2026-11-02) — Checked the listed keys, action and surrounding conditions against Slack’s live English official documentation for the Windows desktop app. This is a documentation check; no device, Windows edition, app build, or JIS/US physical-position test was performed. The original Japanese verification history remains in the input evidence.
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Apps and the screenOperating system
Find apps through [Start] or search, switch between open windows, and close them. This section also covers locking the screen when you step away.
Windows key+S Open search.
Windows key+Q Open search.
Source checked: Windows 11 (2026-11-02) — Checked all listed alternatives against the Windows 11 section of Microsoft’s live English official shortcut documentation. This records a documentation check, not a device or build test.
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Windows key+T Cycle through apps in the taskbar.
Source checked: Windows 11 (2026-10-20) — Checked against the Windows 11 section of Microsoft’s official documentation. This is not a hardware test.
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Windows key+Tab Open Task view.
Source checked: Windows 11 (2026-10-20) — Checked against the Windows 11 section of Microsoft’s official documentation. This is not a hardware test.
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Alt+Tab Switch between open windows.
Source checked: Windows 11 (2026-10-20) — Checked against the Windows 11 section of Microsoft’s official documentation. This is not a hardware test.
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Alt+F4 Close the active window. If no windows are open, prompt to shutdown.
Source checked: Windows 11 (2026-10-20) — Checked against the Windows 11 section of Microsoft’s official documentation. This is not a hardware test.
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Windows key+R Open the Run dialog box.
Source checked: Windows 11 (2026-10-20) — Checked against the Windows 11 section of Microsoft’s official documentation. This is not a hardware test.
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Windows key+L Lock the computer.
Source checked: Windows 11 (2026-10-20) — Checked against the Windows 11 section of Microsoft’s official documentation. This is not a hardware test.
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FilesOperating system
Manage files and navigate folders in File Explorer, and open the parent folder in Open and Save dialogs. Conditions on individual items identify File Explorer-only commands.
Windows key+E Open File Explorer.
Source checked: Windows 11 (2026-10-20) — Checked against the Windows 11 section of Microsoft’s official documentation. This is not a hardware test.
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Alt+D Select the address bar.
Ctrl+L Focus on the address bar.
F4 Select the address bar to change the current path.
Source checked: Windows 11 (2026-11-02) — Checked all listed alternatives against the Windows 11 section of Microsoft’s live English official shortcut documentation. This records a documentation check, not a device or build test.
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Alt+Up arrow Move up a level in the folder path.
Source checked: Windows 11 (2026-10-20) — Checked against the Windows 11 section of Microsoft’s official documentation. This is not a hardware test.
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Alt+Left arrow Backspace Navigate to the previous folder.
Source checked: Windows 11 (2026-11-02) — Checked all listed alternatives against the Windows 11 section of Microsoft’s live English official shortcut documentation. This records a documentation check, not a device or build test.
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Alt+Right arrow View the next folder.
Source checked: Windows 11 (2026-10-20) — Checked against the Windows 11 section of Microsoft’s official documentation. This is not a hardware test.
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Ctrl+E Ctrl+F Select the search box.
Source checked: Windows 11 (2026-11-02) — Checked all listed alternatives against the Windows 11 section of Microsoft’s live English official shortcut documentation. This records a documentation check, not a device or build test.
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Ctrl+Shift+N Create a new folder.
Source checked: Windows 11 (2026-10-20) — Checked against the Windows 11 section of Microsoft’s official documentation. This is not a hardware test.
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F2 Rename the selected item.
Source checked: Windows 11 (2026-10-20) — Checked against the Windows 11 section of Microsoft’s official documentation. This is not a hardware test.
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Alt+Enter Display properties for the selected item.
Source checked: Windows 11 (2026-10-20) — Checked against the Windows 11 section of Microsoft’s official documentation. This is not a hardware test.
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Ctrl+D Delete Delete the selected item and move it to the Recycle Bin.
Source checked: Windows 11 (2026-11-02) — Checked all listed alternatives against the Windows 11 section of Microsoft’s live English official shortcut documentation. This records a documentation check, not a device or build test.
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Backspace Open a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box.
Source checked: Windows 11 (2026-10-20) — The selected-folder condition and Backspace command were checked against the dialog box section for Windows 11 in Microsoft’s official documentation. This is not a hardware test.
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Settings and permissionsOperating system
Open [Settings] to find a setting. For app permissions, go to [Settings] › [Privacy & security], then choose the feature you want to check under [App permissions]. The permissions you can control in privacy settings depend on the app.
Windows key+I Open Settings.
Source checked: Windows 11 (2026-10-20) — Checked against the Windows 11 section of Microsoft’s official documentation. This is not a hardware test.
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Windows key+U Open the Settings app to the Accessibility section.
Source checked: Windows 11 (2026-10-20) — Checked against the Windows 11 section of Microsoft’s official documentation. This is not a hardware test.
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