Gmail Keyboard Shortcuts Guide

Master Gmail with these essential keyboard shortcuts

Composing & Sending

c

Compose new email

d

Compose in new tab

Ctrl + Enter

Send email

Ctrl + .

Open command menu

Ctrl + /

Show keyboard shortcuts

Cmd + b

Bold text

Cmd + i

Italicize text

Cmd + u

Underline text

Cmd + Shift + 7

Numbered list

Cmd + Shift + 8

Bullet list

Cmd + k

Insert link

Navigation & Selection

g i

Go to inbox

g s

Go to starred

g t

Go to sent mail

g d

Go to drafts

g a

Go to all mail

/

Search mail

j / k

Next/previous message

x

Select conversation

* a

Select all conversations

* n

Deselect all

u

Return to thread list

Email Actions

e

About Gmail Keyboard Shortcuts

Gmail keyboard shortcuts can significantly improve your email productivity. Before using these shortcuts, make sure they're enabled in your Gmail settings (Settings → See all settings → Keyboard shortcuts → Enable).

Usage Tips

Press ? to view all available shortcuts within Gmail
Navigation shortcuts (g + key) work from any view
Use Shift + ? to open Gmail's built-in shortcut reference
Use Tab and Enter to navigate forms and buttons
Combine shortcuts for faster workflows

Pro Tip: For navigation shortcuts that use 'g', press and release 'g' first, then press the second key. This is different from key combinations that use Ctrl/Cmd or Shift, which should be pressed together.

Benefits

Process emails faster without touching the mouse
Quickly navigate between different Gmail sections
Manage multiple conversations efficiently
Compose and format emails more quickly
Perform common actions with single keystrokes

100% free — no account needed
Runs in your browser
Nothing is uploaded

Frequently asked questions

Is Gmail Shortcuts really free?

Yes. Gmail Shortcuts is completely free on PureBrowser — every feature, with no account, no trial, and no credit card.

Does Gmail Shortcuts upload my data?

No. Gmail Shortcuts runs entirely inside your browser, so anything you type, paste, or open stays on your own device.

Do I need to sign up or install anything?

Neither. There is no account and nothing to download — open the page and Gmail Shortcuts is ready to use on desktop or mobile.

Does Gmail Shortcuts work offline?

Once the page has loaded, yes. All of the processing happens locally in your browser, so it keeps working without a connection.

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