Do you want to operate Discord more comfortably and quickly? ⌨️✨
By mastering keyboard shortcuts, you can instantly perform various operations, such as editing messages, answering calls, and muting, without reaching for your mouse.
This article introduces useful keyboard shortcuts that can be used in Discord and how to set up your own custom keybindings.
Useful Shortcuts for Text Chat
Attach Emojis, Stamps, and GIFs to Messages
- CTRL/CMD + E: Open the emoji picker
- CTRL/CMD + S: Open the sticker picker
- CTRL/CMD + G: Open the GIF picker
- CTRL/CMD + Shift + U: Attach a file to a message
Edit, Reply To, and Delete Messages
After selecting a message with the Tab key and arrow keys…
- E or ↑: Edit the last message
- +: Add a reaction
- Backspace: Delete the message
- R: Reply to the message
- P: Pin the message
- F: Forward the selected message
- ↑: Edit the last sent message
Useful Shortcuts for Voice Chat and Video Chat
When Discord is Running in the Background
- CTRL/CMD + Shift + M: Toggle mute
- CTRL/CMD + Shift + D: Toggle speaker mute
When Discord is Open
- CTRL/CMD + Enter/Return: Answer an incoming call
- ESC: Reject a call
- CTRL + ‘ : Start a call in the current DM
When Discord is Open and In a Voice Call
- CTRL/CMD + Shift + Alt/Opt + V: Return to the call screen from anywhere in the app
- CTRL/CMD + Shift + B: Open the soundboard
Set Up Your Own Custom Keybindings
In addition to Discord’s default shortcuts, you can also set your own keybindings.
From User Settings > Keybindings, you can assign your preferred keys to voice chat-related operations and some navigation operations.
Types of Keybindings
- Toggle: Mute, speaker mute, VAD, streaming mode, screen transitions, etc.
- Push to: Push-to-talk, push-to-mute, priority push-to-talk
Instantly Move to Your Destination With Quick Switcher!
Press CTRL/CMD + K to launch Quick Switcher.
Quick Switcher is a handy feature that allows you to instantly move to any location in Discord, such as server channels, DMs, and friends.
Narrow Your Search
- @: Search for a friend’s username and common servers (e.g., @Wumpus)
- #: Search for a text channel in a server (e.g., #general-chat)
- !: Search for a voice channel in a server (e.g., !voice-chat)
- *: Search for the server itself (e.g., *Cool Server)
Display a List of Discord’s Default Shortcuts
Press CTRL/CMD + / to display a list of Discord’s default shortcuts.
If you forget a shortcut, check this list.
Master keyboard shortcuts to use Discord more comfortably! 🚀