Discord is an online chat platform that allows users to create channels for different topics. It also has many useful features, including voice communication, text messaging, and file sharing. This guide will show you how to use Discord keyboard shortcuts to navigate through the app.
Discord’s community is divided into servers with multiple channels. These can be for games, internet personalities, or interests.
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However, Discord is very popular with gamers who play games that need constant and real-time communication. CSGO, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and Call of Duty: Warzone is a competitive multiplayer game that let players communicate with each other. They use the Discord app to do this.
Discord Keyboard Shortcuts For Windows
General – Discord Keyboard Shortcut
| Show all Discord keyboard shortcuts | Ctrl + / |
| Search for servers, channels, or DMs (Toggle Quickswitcher) | Ctrl + K |
| Create a new server/ join a server | Ctrl + Shift + N |
| Search | Ctrl + F |
| Get help | Ctrl + Shift + H |
| Scroll chat up or down | PageUp, PageDn |
| Jump to the oldest unread message | Shift + PageUp |
| Upload a file | Ctrl + Shift + U |
Navigation
| Navigate between servers | Ctrl + Alt + ↑, ↓ |
| Navigate between channels | Alt + ↑, ↓ |
| Go to the next screen/ previous screen on Discord | Alt + ←, → |
| Navigate between unread channels | Alt + Shift + ↑, ↓ |
| Navigate between unread channels with mentions | Ctrl + Shift + Alt + ↑, ↓ |
| Go to the current call | Ctrl + Shift + Alt + V |
| Toggle between the last server and DMs | Ctrl + Alt + → |
Messages
| Edit message | E |
| Delete message | Backspace |
| Pin message | P |
| Reply to message | R |
| React to message | + |
| Copy message text | Ctrl + C |
| Mark message as Unread | Alt + Enter |
| Focus text area | Tab |
Voice and Video
| Toggle mute | Ctrl + Shift + M |
| Toggle deafen | Ctrl + Shift + D |
| Start new call | Ctrl + ‘ |
| Answer incoming call | Ctrl + Enter |
| Decline incoming call | Esc |
Chat
| Mark server as read | Shift + Esc |
| Mark channel as read | Esc |
| Create a private group DM | Ctrl + Shift + T |
| Show pinned messages (toggle) | Ctrl + P |
| Show messages inbox | Ctrl + I |
| Mark top inbox channel as read | Ctrl + Shift + E |
| Show channel members list (right sidebar) | Ctrl + U |
| Open emoji picker | Ctrl + E |
| Open GIF picker | Ctrl + G |
Discord Keyboard Shortcuts For Mac
General – Discord Keyboard Shortcut
| Show all Discord keyboard shortcuts | Cmd + / |
| Search for servers, channels, or DMs (Toggle Quickswitcher) | Cmd + K |
| Create a new server/ join a server | Cmd + Shift + N |
| Search | Cmd + F |
| Get help | Cmd + Shift + H |
| Scroll chat up or down | PageUp, PageDn |
| Jump to the oldest unread message | Shift + PageUp |
| Upload a file | Cmd + Shift + U |
Navigation
| Navigate between servers | Cmd + Alt + ↑, ↓ |
| Navigate between channels | Alt + ↑, ↓ |
| Go to the next screen/ previous screen on Discord | Alt + ←, → |
| Navigate between unread channels | Alt + Shift + ↑, ↓ |
| Navigate between unread channels with mentions | Cmd + Shift + Alt + ↑, ↓ |
| Go to the current call | Cmd + Shift + Alt + V |
| Toggle between the last server and DMs | Cmd + Alt + → |
Messages
| Edit message | E |
| Delete message | Backspace |
| Pin message | P |
| Reply to message | R |
| React to message | + |
| Copy message text | Cmd + C |
| Mark message as Unread | Alt + Enter |
| Focus text area | Tab |
Voice and Video
| Toggle mute | Cmd + Shift + M |
| Toggle deafen | Cmd + Shift + D |
| Start new call | Cmd + ‘ |
| Answer incoming call | Cmd + Enter |
| Decline incoming call | Esc |
Chat
| Mark server as read | Shift + Esc |
| Mark channel as read | Esc |
| Create a private group DM | Cmd + Shift + T |
| Show pinned messages (toggle) | Cmd + P |
| Show messages inbox | Cmd + I |
| Mark top inbox channel as read | Cmd + Shift + E |
| Show channel members list (right sidebar) | Cmd + U |
| Open emoji picker | Cmd + E |
| Open GIF picker | Cmd + G |
Sending Messages
To send messages, press Shift + Enter (or Ctrl+Enter) to open up the message box. You can then type out your message by pressing TAB until you reach the end of the line. Press ENTER when you’re done typing.
Creating Groups
If you’d rather not use the default chat window, you can create your own group. Click on the “Create Group” button at the top right corner of the screen. Then enter a name for your group and click “Save” Now anyone who joins your group will see the group’s name instead of yours.
Using Voice Chat
You can also use voice chat in Discord. To do this, click on the microphone icon at the bottom left corner of the screen. This will open up a menu where you can choose between using text chat or voice chat.
Inviting Friends
If you’d like to invite a friend to join your Discord server, simply type “/invite <username>” into the chat window.
Joining Groups
You can also use the /join command to add a user to a group. To do this, type “/join #<groupname>”.
