Summary of useful keyboard shortcuts when using Microsoft Outlook on the web

November 2022 · 4 minute read

In these situations, keyboard shortcuts can help users navigate to applications like Outlook quickly and efficiently.

This gives users the flexibility to handle all email, regardless of source, with a single set of commands. In this article, let's find out, a list of useful keyboard shortcuts when using Outlook web and Outlook.com.

Keyboard shortcuts for Outlook on the web

To change shortcut settings in the latest versions of Outlook.com and Outlook on the web, sign in to one of those services.

Next, select Settings (gear icon) > View all Outlook settings > General > Accessibility.

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In Keyboard Shortcuts, choose your preferred set of shortcuts or turn them off completely. Once you've made your selection, exit the settings screen.

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Some of the more frequently used keyboard shortcuts for Outlook on the web and Outlook.com are shown in the table below.

DescribeShortcut keys
Create a new message or calendar eventWOMEN
Open the selected message in a new windowShift + Enter
Move messages to Archive folderE
Delete a message or itemDelete
Forward messagesCtrl + Shift + F or Shift + F
Go to calendarCtrl + Shift + 2
Select the option Reply AllCtrl + Shift + R or Shift + RED
Reply an emailCtrl + R or RED
Send an email messageCtrl + Enter
Use searchAlt + Q

Formatting and text editing shortcuts (Ctrl + C, Ctrl + V, .) are the same for all Windows and Microsoft products and are familiar to most users, so they are will not be listed here.

The following table lists some frequently used keyboard shortcuts in the reading list of Outlook for the web or Outlook.com.

DescribeShortcut keys
Delete selected messageDelete
Mark chat or message as readCtrl + Q or Q
Mark chat or message as unreadCtrl + U or U
Permanently delete selected messages or itemsShift + Delete
Flag a message or mark a flagged message as completeInsert
Cancel searchEsc

The following is a list of keyboard shortcuts commonly used when reading messages, emails, or conversations in Outlook for the web or Outlook.com.

DescribeShortcut keys
Close a new messageEsc
Create a new messageWOMEN
Forward a selected messageCtrl + Shift + F or Shift + F
Go to the end of a chat or messageEnd or Ctrl + End
Go to the top of a chat or messageHome or Ctrl + Home
Scroll down 1 page for chats or messages of 2 or more pagesPage down
Move up 1 page for chats or messages of 2 or more pagesPage up
Reply to selected messageCtrl + R or RED
Reply to sender and all selected recipientsCtrl + Shift + R or Shift + RED
Send MessageCtrl + Enter

The Calendar is an important part of Outlook and also has its own set of useful keyboard shortcuts, shown in the table below.

DescribeShortcut keys
Create a new calendar entryWOMEN
Delete selected itemDelete
Go to calendarCtrl + Shift + 2
Skip to the next time periodShift + Right Arrow Key
Jump to previous time periodShift + Phím mũi tên trái
Chuyển đến hôm nayShift + Alt + Y
Di chuyển đến một vùng khác trong lịchCtrl + F6
Di chuyển đến sự kiện hoặc khu vực tiếp theo trong chế độ xem hiện tạiTab
Di chuyển đến sự kiện hoặc khu vực trước đó trong chế độ xem hiện tạiShift + Tab
Mở mục đã chọnEnter
Chuyển sang chế độ xem NgàyShift + Alt + 1
Chuyển sang chế độ xem TuầnShift + Alt + 3
Chuyển sang chế độ xem ThángShift + Alt + 4
Chuyển sang chế độ xem ngày làm việcShift + Alt + 2

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