Getting started
Keyboard shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts let you move around Raven and write messages without the mouse. The list is also in Settings > Keyboard Shortcuts.
Navigation
| Action | Windows and Linux | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Open the command palette: search channels, people and messages, or run a command | Ctrl + K | ⌘ + K |
| Open the search page | Ctrl + G | ⌘ + G |
| Open Settings | Ctrl + / | ⌘ + / |
| Close the open thread or panel, or cancel a reply in the message box | Esc | Esc |
Channels and lists
These work in the channel list, direct messages, threads and notifications.
| Action | Windows and Linux | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Next channel, direct message, thread or notification | Alt + Down arrow | Option + Down arrow |
| Previous channel, direct message, thread or notification | Alt + Up arrow | Option + Up arrow |
| Next one with unread messages | Alt + Shift + Down arrow | Option + Shift + Down arrow |
| Previous one with unread messages | Alt + Shift + Up arrow | Option + Shift + Up arrow |
| Next workspace | Ctrl + Alt + Down arrow | ⌘ + Option + Down arrow |
| Previous workspace | Ctrl + Alt + Up arrow | ⌘ + Option + Up arrow |
Writing a message
| Action | Windows and Linux | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Send | Enter | Enter |
| New line | Shift + Enter | Shift + Enter |
| Send without notification | Ctrl + Shift + Enter | ⌘ + Shift + Enter |
| Edit your last message, with the message box empty | Up arrow | Up arrow |
| Add a link to the selected text | Ctrl + Shift + U | ⌘ + Shift + U |
With Enter key behaviour set to Start a new line in Preferences, Enter starts a new line and Ctrl + Enter, or ⌘ + Enter on a Mac, sends.
Formatting
Select text in the message box, then press the shortcut.
| Style | Windows and Linux | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Bold | Ctrl + B | ⌘ + B |
| Italic | Ctrl + I | ⌘ + I |
| Underline | Ctrl + U | ⌘ + U |
| Strikethrough | Ctrl + Shift + S | ⌘ + Shift + S |
| Highlight | Ctrl + Shift + H | ⌘ + Shift + H |
| Inline code | Ctrl + E | ⌘ + E |
| Code block | Ctrl + Alt + C | ⌘ + Option + C |
| Bullet list | Ctrl + Shift + 8 | ⌘ + Shift + 8 |
| Numbered list | Ctrl + Shift + 7 | ⌘ + Shift + 7 |
| Quote | Ctrl + Shift + B | ⌘ + Shift + B |
Viewing images
These work in the image viewer, and when you point to a group of images in a message.
| Action | Windows and Linux | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Previous image | Left arrow | Left arrow |
| Next image | Right arrow | Right arrow |
Settings
| Action | Windows and Linux | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Create a new record in a settings list | Ctrl + B | ⌘ + B |
| Save the open settings form | Ctrl + S | ⌘ + S |
Last updated 13 hours ago
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