Getting Started With Gmail Keyboard Shortcuts

I’m a sucker for motivational quote and proverbs, especially those which encourage or add value to my growth as a person. A couple of my favorites, “if you aren’t keeping up, you’re falling behind” and “time is money,” go hand in hand with today’s Gmail tip.
Keyboard shortcuts can be found in virtually every modern operating system, app and service. They may only shave off a second or two at a time but trust me, the savings can quickly add up when used on a regular basis. Such is the case with Gmail, one of the world’s most popular e-mail clients.

Core Navigation Shortcuts

First things first – make sure you have keyboard shortcuts enabled. To check, simply click the gear icon in the top-right corner of Gmail and select Settings. Scroll down and tick the box to enable shortcuts (if they aren’t already active) then click Save Changes. Click Here