At times when you are busy, shortcuts can be very useful if you use WhatsApp for web on your computer. They can enable you to change your font style, insert stickers, GIFs and emoticons. If you’re one of those who like to multitask while keeping in touch with friends and colleagues then this article will be needed.
WhatsApp provides various keyboard shortcuts for its web apps and desktop users. Certain actions such as mark as unread, mute, delete chat, new chat, pin / unpin, support for cheat codes that computer or laptop users can use while on the platform. The company has created a list of different shortcuts for Mac and Windows users, and these shortcuts differ when using the WhatsApp web app or desktop app. We have listed them below for users, especially those who frequently use instant messaging applications on their computers.
WhatsApp keyboard shortcuts for Mac desktop App
For Mac desktop app users, WhatsApp provides several keyboard shortcuts, also known as cheat codes, for optimal use. For example, the user must press CMD+CTRL+U to mark a chat message as unread, or CMD+E to archive the chat. To open a new profile, press CMD+P and CMD+N to open a new chat with someone. Check out the other keyboard shortcuts in the following list.
Mark as Unread:
CMD + CTRL + U
Archive Chat:
CMD + E
Pin/ Unpin:
CMD + SHIFT + P
Search in Chat:
CMD + SHIFT + F
New Group:
CMD + CTRL + N
Settings:
CMD + ,
Mute Chat:
CMD + SHIFT + M
Delete Chat:
CMD + SHIFT + D
Search in Chat List:
CMD + F
New Chat:
CMD + N
Open Profile:
CMD + P
Return Space:
SHIFT + ENTER
WhatsApp keyboard shortcuts for Mac desktop Browser
If you use WhatsApp Web on a Mac browser without downloading the app, the keyboard shortcuts for some actions are slightly different. For example, the user must press CMD+CTRL+SHIFT+U to mark messages as unread, or CMD+CTRL+E to archive the chat. Here are all the cheat codes for Mac desktop browsers.
Mark as Unread:
CMD + CTRL + SHIFT + U
Archive Chat:
CMD + CTRL + E
Pin/ Unpin:
CMD + CTRL + SHIFT + P
Search in Chat:
CMD + CTRL + SHIFT + F
New Chat:
CMD + CTRL + N
Settings:
CMD + CTRL + ,
Mute Chat:
CMD + CTRL + SHIFT + M
Delete Chat:
CMD + SHIFT + BACKSPACE
Search in Chat List:
CMD + CTRL + /
New Group:
CMD + CTRL + SHIFT + N
Open Profile:
CMD + CTRL + P
Return Space:
SHIFT + ENTER
WhatsApp keyboard shortcuts for Windows desktop App
For Windows desktop app users, the keyboard shortcuts in WhatsApp are also different. Press Ctrl+N at the same time to start a new chat and Ctrl+P to open a new profile. Users must press Ctrl+Shift+F to search for chats and Ctrl+E to archive chats. Check out the other keyboard shortcuts in the following list:
Mark as Unread:
CTRL + SHIFT + U
Archive Chat:
CTRL + E
Pin/ Unpin:
CTRL + SHIFT + P
Search in Chat:
CTRL + SHIFT + F
New Group:
CTRL + SHIFT + N
Settings:
CTRL + ,
Mute Chat:
CTRL + SHIFT + M
Delete Chat:
CTRL + SHIFT + D
Search in Chat List:
CTRL + F
New Chat:
CTRL + N
Open Profile:
CTRL + P
Return Space:
SHIFT + ENTER
WhatsApp keyboard shortcuts for Windows desktop Browser
Finally, WhatsApp also has several shortcuts that Windows users can use while on their browsero. These shortcuts are slightly different from those that work in the Windows WhatsApp app. If you need to open a new profile, you need to press CTRL+ALT+P and CTRL+ALT+SHIFT+N to open a new group. To disable chat, users must press CTRL+ALT+SHIFT+M. See the other keyboard shortcuts in the following list:
Mark Unread:
CTRL + ALT + SHIFT + U
Archive Chat:
CTRL + ALT + E
Pin/Unpin:
CTRL + ALT + SHIFT + P
Search in Chat:
CTRL + ALT + SHIFT + F
New Chat:
CTRL + ALT + N
Settings:
CTRL + ALT + ,
Mute Chat:
CTRL + ALT + SHIFT + M
Delete Chat:
CTRL + ALT + BACKSPACE
Search in Chat List:
CTRL + ALT + /
New Group:
CTRL + ALT + SHIFT + N
Open Profile:
CTRL + ALT + P
Return Space:
SHIFT + ENTER
Kindly note that to log into your account, you need to open the WhatsApp Web application then use their phone camera to scan the QR code on the screen. WhatsApp has also introduced a new security feature for web users that allows users to unlock using Face ID or their fingerprint when connecting the device.
So before you link your WhatsApp account to the desktop, you will be asked to sign in with your Face ID or fingerprint before scanning the QR code.
