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Keyboard Shortcuts for AI Tools

Stop reaching for the mouse. A side-by-side reference of the most useful keyboard shortcuts for ChatGPT and Claude in the browser.

ChatGPT (Web)

Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + ONew chat.

Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + SToggle sidebar.

Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + ;Copy last code block.

Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + CCopy last response.

Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + BackspaceDelete current chat.

Ctrl/Cmd + /Show all shortcuts.

EscStop generating.

Ctrl/Cmd + KOpen command menu / search chats.

Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + OStart a new chat.

Ctrl/Cmd + EnterSend message.

Shift + EnterNew line without sending.

Ctrl/Cmd + /Show keyboard shortcuts.

EscStop generating the response.

Shift + EnterInsert a line break in the prompt box (most tools).

Up arrowEdit your previous message in some chat UIs.

Ctrl/Cmd + ASelect all text in the input box.

Ctrl/Cmd + ZUndo typing in the prompt box.

TabAccept inline suggestions in coding assistants.

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