WhatsApp has launched a desktop app and a web version, allowing users to access the messaging platform using their computers or laptops. For several quick actions such as mark as unread, mute chat, delete chat, new chat, pin/unpin, etc., laptop or PC users can take advantage of shortcuts.
The company has now listed different keyboard shortcuts for Mac as well as Windows users. Here is a list for both the platforms — WhatsApp Web and WhatsApp Desktop application.
Shortcuts for WhatsApp Desktop App
| Action | Shortcut for Mac | Shortcut for Windows |
| Mark as Unread | CMD + CTRL + U | CTRL + SHIFT + U |
| Archive Chat | CMD + E | CTRL + E |
| Pin/ Unpin | CMD + SHIFT + P | CTRL + SHIFT + P |
| Search in Chat | CMD + SHIFT + F | CTRL + SHIFT + F |
| New Group | CMD + CTRL + N | CTRL + SHIFT + N |
| Settings | CMD + , | CTRL + , |
| Mute Chat | CMD + SHIFT + M | CTRL + SHIFT + M |
| Delete Chat | CMD + SHIFT + D | CTRL + SHIFT + D |
| Search in Chat List | CMD + F | CTRL + F |
| New Chat | CMD + N | CTRL + N |
| Open Profile | CMD + P | CTRL + P |
| Return Space | SHIFT + ENTER | SHIFT + ENTER |
Shortcuts for WhatsApp Web
| Action | Shortcut for Mac | Shortcut for Windows |
| Mark as Unread | CMD + CTRL + SHIFT + U | CTRL + ALT + SHIFT + U |
| Archive Chat | CMD + CTRL + E | CTRL + ALT + E |
| Pin/ Unpin | CMD + CTRL + SHIFT + P | CTRL + ALT + SHIFT + P |
| Search in Chat | CMD + CTRL + SHIFT + F | CTRL + ALT + SHIFT + F |
| New Chat | CMD + CTRL + N | CTRL + ALT + N |
| Settings | CMD + CTRL + , | CTRL + ALT + , |
| Mute Chat | CMD + CTRL + SHIFT + M | CTRL + ALT + SHIFT + M |
| Delete Chat | CMD + SHIFT + BACKSPACE | CTRL + ALT + BACKSPACE |
| Search in Chat List | CMD + CTRL + / | CTRL + ALT + / |
| New Group | CMD + CTRL + SHIFT + N | CTRL + ALT + SHIFT + N |
| Open Profile | CMD + CTRL + P | CTRL + ALT + P |
| Return Space | SHIFT + ENTER | SHIFT + ENTER |