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Gmail Hotkeys

What is it?

  • This follows Fitts' Law over a mouse.

  • These shortcut keys allow you to do all of your email tasks without the use of the mouse in Gmail.

  • Note that you will first have to turn keyboard shortcuts on in your Gmail Settings > General tab.

Steps to Turn Keyboard Shortcut Key On

1. Open Gmail in the browser.

2. In the top right, click Settings icon.

3. Click Settings.

4. Scroll down to the "Keyboard shortcuts" section.

5. Select the Keyboard shortcuts on.

6. At the bottom of the page, click Save Changes.

Action Hotkey

Application Hotkey

Jumping Hotkey

Formatting Text Hotkey

Threadlist Selection Hotkey

Thradlist Function Hotkey

Hangouts Hotkey

Compose & Chat Hotkey

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