Discord Keyboard Shortcuts
The Discord shortcuts that save time every day — quick switcher, mute, deafen and mark-as-read — with Mac and Windows keys side by side.
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick switcher (jump to server/DM) | ⌘K | Ctrl+K | |
| Toggle mute | ⌘⇧M | Ctrl+Shift+M | |
| Toggle deafen | ⌘⇧D | Ctrl+Shift+D | |
| Mark server as read | ⇧Esc | Shift+Esc | |
| Mark channel as read | Esc | Esc | |
| Jump to oldest unread | ⇧Page Up | Shift+Page Up | |
| Answer incoming call | ⌃⏎ | Ctrl+Enter | |
| Next unread channel | ⌥⇧↓ | Alt+Shift+↓ | |
| Previous unread channel | ⌥⇧↑ | Alt+Shift+↑ | |
| Navigate between servers | ⌘⌥↑ / ⌘⌥↓ | Ctrl+Alt+↑ / Ctrl+Alt+↓ | |
| Navigate between channels | ⌥↑ / ⌥↓ | Alt+↑ / Alt+↓ | |
| Upload a file | ⌘⇧U | Ctrl+Shift+U | |
| Open emoji picker | ⌘E | Ctrl+E | |
| Open GIF picker | ⌘G | Ctrl+G | |
| Edit your last message | ↑ | ↑ | |
| Toggle pinned messages | ⌘P | Ctrl+P | |
| Search current server | ⌘F | Ctrl+F |
The two shortcuts every Discord user needs
⌘K / Ctrl+K opens the quick switcher — start typing a server, channel or person's name and hit Enter to jump straight there. In voice chat, ⌘⇧M / Ctrl+Shift+M toggles your mic and ⌘⇧D / Ctrl+Shift+D deafens (mutes everyone else) instantly.
Clear unreads fast
To wipe the red badges, press Esc to mark the current channel read, or ⇧Esc / Shift+Esc to mark an entire server read at once.
FAQ
What is the Discord mute shortcut?
Press ⌘⇧M on a Mac or Ctrl+Shift+M on Windows to toggle your microphone while in a voice channel.
What does Ctrl+K do in Discord?
Ctrl+K (⌘K on Mac) opens the quick switcher — type a server, channel or user name and press Enter to jump to it.
What is the difference between mute and deafen in Discord?
Mute (⌘⇧M / Ctrl+Shift+M) turns off your microphone; deafen (⌘⇧D / Ctrl+Shift+D) also mutes everyone else so you hear nothing.
How do I mark everything as read in Discord?
Press Esc to mark the current channel read, or Shift+Esc to mark a whole server as read.