> keyboard shortcuts

ChatGPT's web app has a keyboard layer most people never open. Press Ctrl+/ (Cmd+/ on macOS) to see the full, version-accurate list; the ones below cover starting chats, copying replies, and jumping to settings without touching the mouse. Combos use Ctrl on Windows and Linux and Cmd on macOS.

// keyboard shortcuts

5 entries
Start a new chat without leaving the keyboard
Ctrl+Shift+O
Put your cursor back in the message box
Shift+Esc
Copy the last reply or just its code block
Ctrl+Shift+C
Open your custom instructions instantly
Ctrl+Shift+I
Show every shortcut, toggle the sidebar, or delete a chat
Ctrl+/

// faq

How do I see all of ChatGPT's keyboard shortcuts?

Press Ctrl+/ (Cmd+/ on Mac) anywhere in chatgpt.com to open the shortcuts panel. Because the app generates it, the list always matches your current version and platform, which makes it more reliable than any printed cheat sheet.

Do these shortcuts work in the ChatGPT mobile app?

No. Keyboard shortcuts are a web and desktop feature; the iOS and Android apps are touch-first and do not use them. Use them at chatgpt.com or in the desktop app with a physical keyboard.

What's the shortcut to start a new chat?

Ctrl+Shift+O (Cmd+Shift+O on Mac) opens a fresh chat instantly. For a chat that also ignores and creates no memories, start a Temporary Chat from the pill button at the top-right instead of a normal new chat.

Is there a shortcut to copy ChatGPT's answer?

Yes. Ctrl+Shift+C copies the whole last reply, and Ctrl+Shift+; copies just the last code block in it. On Mac, use Cmd instead of Ctrl.

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