Star in Gmail (press S)
Star the selected email from the keyboard: press S. Same key on Mac and Windows.
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star / unstar | s | s | |
| Select conversation | x | x | |
| Archive | e | e | |
| Mute | m | m |
Star without the mouse
Hover or select a conversation and press s to toggle a star. Same key on Mac and Windows. Press s again to remove it.
Enable keyboard shortcuts
Single-key Gmail actions need shortcuts turned on: Settings → See all settings → General → Keyboard shortcuts on → Save Changes.
FAQ
What is the star shortcut in Gmail?
Press S (same on Mac and Windows) to star or unstar the selected conversation.
How do I cycle through star colors?
Press S repeatedly to rotate through the stars you enabled in Settings → General → Stars.
Why doesn't S work?
Turn on Keyboard shortcuts in Settings → General → Keyboard shortcuts on.