Discord Keyboard Shortcuts Guide & Cheat Sheet
Complete list of Discord keyboard shortcuts for messaging, navigation, and voice chat
Messaging
Quick message formatting and chat controls
Navigation
Easily navigate servers and channels
Voice Chat
Voice channel and audio controls
App Controls
General app and interface shortcuts
Messaging Shortcuts
Bold text
Italic text
Underline text
Toggle mute current channel
Create new line
Edit your last message
Browse channel messages
Switch between channels
Upload a file
Navigation Shortcuts
Quick switcher
Go back
Go forward
Switch servers
Create/join server
Search
User settings
Toggle mentions
Mark as read/Cancel
Voice Chat Shortcuts
Configurable key
Mute/unmute
Deafen/undeafen
Pin spotlight
Toggle overlay
Toggle in-game overlay
App Control Shortcuts
Reload Discord
Zoom in
Zoom out
Reset zoom
Hide Discord
Close Discord
About Discord Keyboard Shortcuts
Discord keyboard shortcuts provide quick access to common actions and features, making your chat and voice communication experience more efficient. These shortcuts work across all platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux) with slight variations depending on your operating system.
Common Use Cases
- Quick message formatting during conversations
- Efficient server and channel navigation
- Voice chat control during gaming sessions
- Fast switching between different Discord activities
- Managing notifications and mentions
Pro Tip: For Mac users, replace Ctrl with ⌘ (Command) key for most shortcuts. Some shortcuts might require different key combinations based on your system preferences and Discord settings.
Additional Tips
- • Customize Push to Talk key in Voice & Video settings
- • Use Quick Switcher (Ctrl + K) to jump between channels quickly
- • Combine formatting shortcuts for rich text messaging
- • Set custom keybinds for frequently used actions
- • Check Discord settings for additional shortcut customization options