Keyboard shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts on claude.ai and related Claude products are key combinations and special input sequences that let you perform common actions faster than using menus or mouse clicks. They range from simple browser-level shortcuts (like submitting a message) to platform-specific commands built into Claude Desktop, Claude Code (the CLI), and Claude in Chrome. Each product surface has its own set of shortcuts suited to its environment. On the main claude.ai web interface, keyboard shortcuts are relatively minimal — the most important is the slash command palette (type "/" to browse commands) and standard browser shortcuts for text editing. Claude Desktop on macOS adds a system-wide Quick Entry overlay (double-tap Option) and optional voice dictation via Caps Lock. Claude Code, the terminal-based CLI tool, has the richest shortcut system, including commands for cycling permission modes, searching history, backgrounding tasks, and rewinding to checkpoints. All shortcuts exist to reduce the friction of switching between keyboard and mouse, letting you stay in flow whether you're writing prompts, debugging code, or navigating conversations. The specific shortcuts available to you depend on which Claude product you're using, your operating system, and your subscription plan.