How to Use and Navigate Discord with Just Keyboard Using Shortcuts
Did you know you can now use Discord entirely with your keyboard? That’s right—Discord has introduced a plethora of keyboard shortcuts that let you perform almost any action. Whether it’s opening any channel on a server, sending, editing, or deleting messages, or even starting or joining voice chats – you can do it all. Here’s how to navigateDiscordusing only keyboard shortcuts.
Note:We’ll list all the supported shortcuts and even guide you through setting up custom keybinds.
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Getting Started with Keyboard Navigation
First things first. Open Discord and press theTabkey on your keyboard. Did a little box pop up? That’s your keyboard’scursor.
After that:
Tip:If tabbing feels slow, useF6to jump between major sections likeservers, channels, messages, and member lists.
This way, you can navigate and use the Discord app (entire UI) with just your keyboard. However, to make things simpler, Discord recently introduced dedicated keyboard shortcuts for many other actions. Let’s explore all of them.
Navigating Servers and DMs
Discord is all about hopping between servers and direct messages. Here’s how to move around with ease:
To navigate even faster betweenservers, channels, and DMs, use Discord’s QuickSwitcher feature by pressingCTRL/CMD + K. This will open a search bar in the pop-up for you to search with the name. You cannot search for messages with this. For that, once you are on the server, pressCTRL/CMD + F.
Interacting with Messages
Discord is a messaging platform and most users spend most of their time either in DMs or on a channel in their favorite server. Normally most actions with messages can be performed with the right-click menu. But you can replicate all such actions like replying or adding a reaction using a keyboard shortcut. PressTab, use yourArrow keysto highlight a message, then press (read the table below):
These shortcuts let you handle conversations quickly. For example, if you spot a typo in your last message, just pressUp Arrowand fix it instantly.
Managing Voice and Video Calls
Not just for messages, but even for voice and video calls, there are keyboard shortcuts for many actions.
No more fumbling to find the mute button when your dog starts barking—just pressCTRL + Shift + Mto mute yourself instantly.
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Drag and Drop with a Keyboard
you’re able to navigate, message, or even manage voice and video calls using the shortcuts above. However, do you know you can also drag and drop servers and channels using just a keyboard? here’s how:
Want to create a folder? Drag one server over another and pressEnter.You’ll have a shiny new folder in no time.
Customizing Your Keybinds
The built-in shortcuts are great, but what if they don’t fit your setup? Discord now allows you to customize some shortcuts, mostly related to voice and video calls. That’s whereCustom Keybindscome in. Here’s how to set them up:
This will not replace your original shortcuts but rather add a new shortcut and you cannot set any shortcuts that Discord has already assigned to some action.
So why not give it a try? Mastering keyboard navigation might just make Discord your favorite app all over again.
Ravi Teja KNTS
Tech writer with over 4 years of experience at TechWiser, where he has authored more than 700 articles on AI, Google apps, Chrome OS, Discord, and Android. His journey started with a passion for discussing technology and helping others in online forums, which naturally grew into a career in tech journalism. Ravi’s writing focuses on simplifying technology, making it accessible and jargon-free for readers. When he’s not breaking down the latest tech, he’s often immersed in a classic film – a true cinephile at heart.
