Google Chat
Start a new chat
Press Ctrl + Shift + K to start a new chat. On a Mac, press Cmd + Shift + K instead. It works in the browser version.
Where it works: Anywhere in Chat
The letter Q does the same thing once shortcuts are switched on.
Every documented variant
| System | Environment | Keys |
|---|---|---|
| Mac | Web app | CmdShiftK |
| Windows | Web app | CtrlShiftK |
Where this comes from
Use Google Chat keyboard shortcuts
Documentation checked on 2026-09-14. That is a documentation review, not a test run inside the application.