Are you a discord user who likes to keep in touch with your friends virtually? If you are a regular user of Discord on Windows PC, this post is for you. Let's have a look at the Discord keyboard shortcuts.
Discord is a chat app where you can talk through audio, video, and text messages. You can also share your screen on Discord after joining a video call in a DM.
Discord is specially made for gamers. The desktop version software is available for Windows, MAC, and Linux. The mobile version app is available for Android and iOS users. The web version is also available. However, it is wise to use the desktop version or mobile app for a smooth chat experience.
Discord provides a number of great keyboard shortcuts to make your life easier. These super cool hotkeys can make you a Discord desktop warrior.
Discord Keyboard Shortcuts
Shortcuts for Windows |
Functions |
| Ctrl + Alt + Up Arrow Ctrl + Alt + Down Arrow |
Navigate Between Servers |
| Alt + Up Arrow Alt + Down Arrow |
Navigate Between Channels |
| Alt + Shift + Up Arrow Alt + Shift + Down Arrow |
Navigate Between Unread Channels |
| Ctrl + Shift + Alt + Up Arrow Ctrl + Shift + Alt + Down Arrow |
Navigate Between Unread Channels with Mentions |
| Esc | Mark Channel as Read and Decline Incoming Call |
| Shift + Esc | Mark Server Read |
| Ctrl + / | Toggle Hotkeys |
| Ctrl + B | Return to Previous Text Channel |
| Ctrl + Alt + A | Return to Active Audio Channel |
| Ctrl + P | Toggle Pins Popout |
| Ctrl + I | Toggle Mentions Popout |
| Ctrl + U | Toggle Channel Member List |
| Ctrl + E | Toggle Emoji Picker |
| Page Up Page Down |
Scroll Chat Up or Down |
| Shift + Page Up | Jump to Oldest Unread Message |
| Ctrl + Shift + N | Create or Join a Server |
| Ctrl + Enter | Answer Incoming Call |
| Ctrl + K | Find or Start a Direct Message |
| Ctrl + Shift + T | Create a Private Group |
| Ctrl + [ | Start Call in Private Message or Group |
| Tab | Focus Text Area |
| Alt + Left Arrow | Return to Connected Audio Channel |
| Alt + Right Arrow | Return to Previous Text Channel |
| Ctrl + Shift + M | Toggle Mute |
| Ctrl + Shift + D | Toggle Deafen |
| Ctrl + Shift + H | Get Help |
| Ctrl + Shift + U | Upload a File |
Conclusion
Though most Discord users are engaging via the mobile app because of its portability and mobile gaming, we cannot ignore the power of desktop users. On the desktop app, you will be having a lot of features that you can enjoy.
