Keyboard shortcuts

Control WhatsApp from your keyboard

Move through chats, clear your inbox, and act on messages without reaching for the mouse. Volt shows the right shortcuts for every part of your workflow.

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See the shortcuts in motion

J

Move to the next chat or message

Essentials

Learn a few keys. Move through everything.

Move through chats

Next or previous chatJ / K

Open selected chatEnter

Archive or unarchiveE

Mark as unreadU

Add to a listL

Switch All / UnreadTab

Work with messages

Next or previous messageJ / K

ReplyEnter

ReactR

Pin or unpinP

Open or play mediaSpace

Go anywhere

Search and commands⌘ / Ctrl + K

Search inside a chat⌘ / Ctrl + F

Open the shortcut guide⌘ / Ctrl + /

Open chat details]

Go backEsc

Sequences

Two keys can take you anywhere

Start with a category, then choose the destination. No crowded combinations to memorize.

GthenIGo to Inbox

GthenCGo to Calls

GthenEGo to Archived

CthenCCreate a contact

CthenGCreate a group

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Volt points you to the new key when you use a retired shortcut. The complete guide is always one command away.

BeforeNow

⌘ / Ctrl + EEArchive chat

⌘ / Ctrl + UUMark unread

⌘ / Ctrl + PLPlace in list

?⌘ / Ctrl + /Shortcut guide

FAQ

A few useful details

Will letter shortcuts trigger while I type?

No. Volt protects editable fields, so single-letter actions stay inactive while you write.

Where can I see the complete list?

Press ⌘ + / on Mac or Ctrl + / on Windows to open the searchable shortcut guide.

Can I customize the shortcuts?

Not currently. One consistent keymap keeps the behavior and every on-screen hint in sync.

Stay in flow

Leave the mouse behind

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