Master ChatGPT's keyboard shortcuts to dramatically improve your productivity and workflow.
These shortcuts are built into ChatGPT and work on both Windows and Mac platforms, allowing you to
navigate, manage conversations, and copy content without taking your hands off the keyboard.
🚀 Quick Access
Press Ctrl + / (or Cmd + / on Mac) inside ChatGPT to see all available shortcuts instantly.
⚡ Speed Boost
Use shortcuts to start new chats, copy responses, and manage your sidebar without clicking.
🎯 Focus Mode
Quickly jump to the chat input with Shift + Esc from anywhere on the page.
💡 Pro Tip
These shortcuts work in any ChatGPT conversation and don't require any premium subscription.
Complete Shortcuts List
Open New Chat
Ctrl + Shift + O
Start a fresh conversation without navigating through the interface. Perfect for beginning a new topic or clearing your current context.
Focus Chat Input
Shift + Esc
Jump directly to the chat input box from anywhere on the page. Ideal when your cursor is elsewhere and you want to start typing immediately.
Copy Last Code Block
Ctrl + Shift + ;
Instantly copy the most recent code block from ChatGPT's response to your clipboard. Great for developers and programmers.
Copy Last Response
Ctrl + Shift + C
Copy ChatGPT's most recent complete response to your clipboard. Useful for sharing or saving important answers.
Set Custom Instructions
Ctrl + Shift + I
Quickly access the custom instructions dialog to set your preferences for tone, style, and specific guidelines for ChatGPT to follow.
Toggle Sidebar
Ctrl + Shift + S
Show or hide the conversation sidebar to maximize your chat viewing area or access your conversation history.
Delete Chat
Ctrl + Shift + Backspace
Delete the current conversation. Use this when you want to remove a chat for privacy or organization purposes.
Show All Shortcuts
Ctrl + /
Display the complete list of available keyboard shortcuts directly within ChatGPT. Your quick reference guide.
Open New Chat
Cmd + Shift + O
Start a fresh conversation without navigating through the interface. Perfect for beginning a new topic or clearing your current context.
Focus Chat Input
Shift + Esc
Jump directly to the chat input box from anywhere on the page. Ideal when your cursor is elsewhere and you want to start typing immediately.
Copy Last Code Block
Cmd + Shift + ;
Instantly copy the most recent code block from ChatGPT's response to your clipboard. Great for developers and programmers.
Copy Last Response
Cmd + Shift + C
Copy ChatGPT's most recent complete response to your clipboard. Useful for sharing or saving important answers.
Set Custom Instructions
Cmd + Shift + I
Quickly access the custom instructions dialog to set your preferences for tone, style, and specific guidelines for ChatGPT to follow.
Toggle Sidebar
Cmd + Shift + S
Show or hide the conversation sidebar to maximize your chat viewing area or access your conversation history.
Delete Chat
Cmd + Shift + Backspace
Delete the current conversation. Use this when you want to remove a chat for privacy or organization purposes.
Show All Shortcuts
Cmd + /
Display the complete list of available keyboard shortcuts directly within ChatGPT. Your quick reference guide.
Productivity Tips
Maximize your ChatGPT efficiency with these advanced techniques and workflow optimization strategies.
🔄 Workflow Optimization
Combine multiple shortcuts in sequence. For example: Ctrl + Shift + S to hide sidebar, then Shift + Esc to focus input for a distraction-free writing environment.
📋 Code Development
When working with code, use Ctrl + Shift + ; to quickly copy code blocks, then Ctrl + Shift + O to start a new chat for the next coding problem.
🗂️ Organization
Use custom instructions (Ctrl + Shift + I) to set consistent preferences for your workflow, like preferred code formatting or response style.
⚡ Speed Reading
Copy responses with Ctrl + Shift + C to paste into your note-taking app or document for later reference and analysis.
🧹 Clean Workspace
Regularly use Ctrl + Shift + Backspace to delete unnecessary chats and keep your conversation history organized.
🎯 Quick Reference
Bookmark this page and practice shortcuts daily. Muscle memory develops after just a few days of consistent use.
Setup Guide
Follow these steps to start using ChatGPT keyboard shortcuts effectively.
Step 1: Access ChatGPT
Navigate to chat.openai.com and sign in to your account. The shortcuts work in any ChatGPT conversation.
Step 2: Open Shortcuts Help
Click the ? icon in the bottom-right corner of ChatGPT, then select "Keyboard shortcuts" to see the built-in shortcuts list.
Step 3: Practice Basic Shortcuts
Start with the most useful ones: Ctrl + / (help), Ctrl + Shift + O (new chat), and Shift + Esc (focus input).
Step 4: Customize Your Workflow
Use Ctrl + Shift + I to set custom instructions that align with your typical use cases and preferred response styles.
Step 5: Build Muscle Memory
Practice using shortcuts daily for a week. Focus on one or two shortcuts at a time until they become automatic.
About ChatGPT Shortcuts
ChatGPT keyboard shortcuts are built-in features that enhance your interaction speed and efficiency with OpenAI's ChatGPT interface.
📅 Latest Update
This guide includes all shortcuts available as of January 2025. OpenAI regularly updates ChatGPT with new features and improvements.
🆓 Free Feature
All keyboard shortcuts are available to both free and premium ChatGPT users. No subscription required to access these productivity features.
🌐 Cross-Platform
Shortcuts work across all modern web browsers and both ChatGPT web and desktop applications on Windows and Mac.
🔄 Always Available
These shortcuts are active in any ChatGPT conversation, whether you're using GPT-3.5, GPT-4, or other available models.