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Heroes of Might and Magic 3ChatGPT Keyboard Shortcuts
In the ChatGPT desktop app, Ctrl+/ (Cmd+/ on a Mac) shows every keyboard shortcut; Ctrl+N starts a new chat, Ctrl+Shift+N a temporary chat, and Ctrl+K opens the command menu. On chatgpt.com, Ctrl+K or Cmd+K opens Search. This page lists only the shortcuts OpenAI documents, as of Nov 6, 2026.
Press Ctrl+/ on Windows or Cmd+/ on a Mac in the ChatGPT desktop app to see every keyboard shortcut, and change any of them at Settings > Keyboard Shortcuts (OpenAI docs). The ones worth learning first: Ctrl+N (Cmd+N) for a new chat, Ctrl+Shift+N (Cmd+Shift+N) for a Temporary Chat, Ctrl+K (Cmd+K) for the command menu, and Ctrl+Shift+M (Control+Shift+M on a Mac) for the model picker. On chatgpt.com in a browser, Ctrl+K or Cmd+K opens Search. Everything below comes from OpenAI's own pages, as of Nov 6, 2026; shortcuts that appear only in blogs are left out.
Quick facts
| Show all shortcuts (desktop app) | Ctrl+/ or Cmd+/ |
| Change shortcuts | Settings > Keyboard Shortcuts in the desktop app |
| Search chats on the web | Ctrl+K or Cmd+K |
| Search chats in the desktop app | No default shortcut; assign one in settings |
| Approve or decline an agent request | Enter or Esc |
| Quick commands in the message box | /Deepresearch, /agent, @study |
Desktop app shortcuts
The desktop app for macOS, Windows and Linux (the app that holds Chat, Work and Codex) documents these. Some work only in the view they belong to.
| Action | Windows and Linux | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Show keyboard shortcuts | Ctrl+/ | Cmd+/ |
| Open the command menu | Ctrl+K or Ctrl+Shift+P | Cmd+K or Cmd+Shift+P |
| Open settings | Ctrl+, | Cmd+, |
| New chat | Ctrl+N or Ctrl+Shift+O | Cmd+N or Cmd+Shift+O |
| New temporary chat (ChatGPT) | Ctrl+Shift+N | Cmd+Shift+N |
| Archive chat | Ctrl+Shift+A | Cmd+Shift+A |
| Find in chat | Ctrl+F | Cmd+F |
| Open the model picker | Ctrl+Shift+M | Control+Shift+M |
| Previous chat or tab | Ctrl+Shift+Tab, Ctrl+Shift+[ or Ctrl+Page Up | Control+Shift+Tab, Cmd+Shift+[ or Cmd+Option+Left |
| Next chat or tab | Ctrl+Tab, Ctrl+Shift+] or Ctrl+Page Down | Control+Tab, Cmd+Shift+] or Cmd+Option+Right |
| Toggle the sidebar | Ctrl+B or Ctrl+Shift+S | Cmd+B or Cmd+Shift+S |
| Open a browser tab | Ctrl+T | Cmd+T |
| Close tab or window | Ctrl+W or Ctrl+F4 | Cmd+W |
| Reopen closed tab | Ctrl+Shift+T | Cmd+Shift+T |
| Copy a link to the chat | Ctrl+Alt+L | Cmd+Option+L |
| Undo, redo | Ctrl+Z; Ctrl+Y or Ctrl+Shift+Z | Cmd+Z; Cmd+Shift+Z |
| Approve a request | Enter | Return |
| Decline a request | Esc | Esc |
| Open a folder (Work and Codex) | Ctrl+O | Cmd+O |
| Search files (Codex) | Ctrl+P | Cmd+P |
| Toggle the file tree (Codex) | Ctrl+Shift+E | Cmd+Shift+E |
| Toggle the terminal (Codex) | Ctrl+` | Control+` |
| Quit | Ctrl+Q | Cmd+Q |
Source: Commands, OpenAI docs (learn.chatgpt.com), read Nov 6, 2026. On Linux, OpenAI notes that experimental native Wayland support can change how shortcuts behave. Appshots in Codex has its own global shortcut under Settings > Appshots.
Shortcuts on chatgpt.com
OpenAI's help pages document fewer shortcuts for the website:
- Ctrl+K (Windows) or Cmd+K (Mac) opens Search across chats, projects, images and documents. See Chat History and Search.
- Cmd+click in the search panel opens a result in a new tab, and Cmd+A selects only the conversation's content, per the release notes of Feb 13 and Feb 27, 2026 (they name the Mac keys only).
No OpenAI page read for this guide lists the website's shortcuts in full, so this page does not guess at them. Shortcut lists found on other sites may be out of date; on the website, try Ctrl+/ or Cmd+/ and see whether a list opens for your account.
Commands typed in the message box
These are not key combinations, but they save as many clicks:
| Type | What it does |
|---|---|
| /agent | Starts agent mode (paid plans) |
| /Deepresearch | Starts deep research |
| / then Search | Forces a web search |
| @study | Turns on study mode on the web |
| @ and a plugin name | Uses that plugin, such as @Health or @Data |
| @plugin-creator | Builds a plugin by chatting |
On iOS and Android, paid users can long-press the send button to send one message with another model, and on iOS typing @ then Sketch opens the image sketch pad. More time-savers are on ChatGPT Tips.
Voice and Codex shortcuts
- Voice in the desktop app can start from a shortcut you set in Settings. See Voice Mode.
- Codex composer predictions: press Tab to accept (release notes, Oct 9, 2026).
- The Codex CLI and IDE extension have their own command lists (OpenAI docs); see Codex CLI and Codex IDE Extension.
Frequently asked questions
How do I see all ChatGPT keyboard shortcuts? In the ChatGPT desktop app, press Ctrl+/ on Windows or Cmd+/ on a Mac. You can also find, change or reset them in Settings > Keyboard Shortcuts.
What is the ChatGPT shortcut for a new chat? Ctrl+N on Windows or Cmd+N on a Mac in the desktop app; Ctrl+Shift+N or Cmd+Shift+N opens a new temporary chat instead.
How do I search my ChatGPT chats with the keyboard? On chatgpt.com press Ctrl+K (Windows) or Cmd+K (Mac). In the desktop app, Search has no default shortcut, but you can assign one in Settings > Keyboard Shortcuts.
Can I change ChatGPT's keyboard shortcuts? Yes, in the desktop app: Settings > Keyboard Shortcuts lets you find, customize and reset them. OpenAI's pages describe no way to change shortcuts on the website.
What is the shortcut to switch models in ChatGPT? In the desktop app, Ctrl+Shift+M on Windows or Control+Shift+M on a Mac opens the model picker.
Sources
- Commands, OpenAI docs (learn.chatgpt.com), read Nov 6, 2026
- learn.chatgpt.com page index, OpenAI docs, read Nov 6, 2026
- Finding your chats, projects, and files in ChatGPT, OpenAI Help Center, read Nov 6, 2026
- ChatGPT release notes, OpenAI Help Center, read Nov 6, 2026
- ChatGPT Work and Codex, OpenAI Help Center, read Nov 6, 2026
- ChatGPT agent, OpenAI Help Center, read Nov 6, 2026
- Deep research in ChatGPT, OpenAI Help Center, read Nov 6, 2026
- Searching the web with ChatGPT, OpenAI Help Center, read Nov 6, 2026
- Using study mode in ChatGPT, OpenAI Help Center, read Nov 6, 2026
- Plugins in ChatGPT, OpenAI Help Center, read Nov 6, 2026
- Images in ChatGPT, OpenAI Help Center, read Nov 6, 2026
Related
- ChatGPT Not WorkingIf ChatGPT is not working, first check status.openai.com to see whether OpenAI reports an outage; if it shows "fully operational", reload, start a new chat, turn off your VPN and browser extensions, or try a private window. This page lists ChatGPT's common error messages and OpenAI's fixes, as of Nov 6, 2026.
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- How to Cancel ChatGPT PlusTo cancel ChatGPT Plus bought on chatgpt.com, go to Settings > Billing and select Cancel under Cancel plan; if you subscribed in the iPhone app cancel through Apple, and on Android through Google Play. You keep Plus until the end of the period you paid for, and refunds are limited.
- How to Delete ChatGPT HistoryTo delete one ChatGPT chat, open its ••• menu and select Delete; to delete them all, go to Settings > Data controls > Delete all chats. Memories, files and your whole account are deleted separately, and OpenAI removes deleted chats from its systems within 30 days.
- How to Export ChatGPT DataTo download your ChatGPT conversations, go to Settings > Data controls > Export data > Export > Confirm export; OpenAI emails a ZIP file of your chat history within up to 7 days, and the download link expires 24 hours later. Self-service export works on Free, Go, Plus and Pro, not on Business or Enterprise.
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How to Install Codex CLITo install OpenAI's Codex CLI, run curl -fsSL https://chatgpt.com/codex/install.sh | sh on macOS or Linux, or the PowerShell installer on Windows (npm install -g @openai/codex and brew install --cask codex also work), then run codex in a project folder and sign in with ChatGPT. Steps for every system, WSL, updating, removing and fixing common problems, as of Nov 6, 2026.
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How to Move Custom GPTs to PluginsCustom GPTs in ChatGPT retire on Dec 11, 2026; to keep one, open My GPTs, select Migrate to plugin, and test the new plugin. Instructions become a skill and knowledge files become reference files, but custom actions and the chosen model do not carry over.
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See also
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- Temporary ChatTemporary Chat is ChatGPT's incognito mode: the chat stays out of your history, does not create memories and is not used to train OpenAI's models, though OpenAI may keep a copy for up to 30 days for safety.
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CodexCodex is OpenAI's coding agent: it reads a codebase, edits files, runs commands and tests, reviews pull requests and works in the cloud. As of Nov 6, 2026 it lives inside the ChatGPT desktop app, in the Codex CLI, in IDE extensions, in Codex Cloud and on mobile, and every ChatGPT plan includes some of it, Free and Go too.
- Chat History and SearchChatGPT keeps every saved chat in the sidebar until you delete it; Search (Ctrl+K or Cmd+K on the web) finds chats, projects, images and documents, archived chats stay searchable, and deleted chats are erased within 30 days.
- ChatGPT TipsChatGPT tips and lesser-known features as of Nov 6, 2026, each in a sentence or two with a link to its full page: long-press send to pick a model once, the Think button, locked chats, temporary chats, @ mentions, Search across chats, the Library, scheduled tasks and more.