Gmail Keyboard Shortcuts Guide

Master Gmail with these essential keyboard shortcuts to process your inbox in record time.

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How to Enable Keyboard Shortcuts in Gmail

Some Gmail keyboard shortcuts are enabled by default, but most custom hotkeys require a one-time setup inside your Gmail account settings.

  1. Open Gmail on your computer.
  2. Click the Settings gear icon in the top right, then select See all settings.
  3. Scroll down to the Keyboard shortcuts section.
  4. Select Keyboard shortcuts on.
  5. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Save Changes.

Pro Tip: You can quickly view Gmail's built-in shortcut overlay at any time on the main web page by pressing ? (Shift + /).

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