Useful Keyboard Shortcuts in ChatGPT
A simple overview of the most important key combinations
Keyboard shortcuts help you save time when using ChatGPT. Instead of clicking around with your mouse, you can perform common actions with quick key combinations. Here are the most useful shortcuts — especially helpful if you use ChatGPT regularly.
How to Open the Shortcut List
To view all available keyboard shortcuts, you can either press:
Or you can open it manually by clicking the “…” (More) menu in the bottom bar of your chat window:
Then select “Keyboard shortcuts” from the menu that appears:
Overview of Available Shortcuts
These are the built-in ChatGPT shortcuts shown in the shortcut panel:
Frequently Used Shortcuts
- Open new chat: Ctrl + Shift + O
- Set custom instructions: Ctrl + Shift + I
- Focus chat input: Shift + Esc
- Toggle sidebar: Ctrl + Shift + S
- Copy last code block: Ctrl + Shift + ;
- Copy last response: Ctrl + Shift + C
- Delete chat: Ctrl + Shift + ⌫
How to Use Them
You can press these shortcuts at any time — even while typing. Just make sure the ChatGPT window is active. The combinations work on Windows and most also on macOS (replacing Ctrl with Cmd).
Why Use Shortcuts?
- ✓ Save time when switching chats or copying answers
- ✓ Keep your hands on the keyboard
- ✓ Use ChatGPT more efficiently
Want More?
These are just the built-in shortcuts. In an extended guide, we’ll show you hidden combinations, quick navigation tips, and how to use your own custom macros to speed things up even more.
The Tutorial in a Video:
