Google Chat
Focus the main reply box
To focus the main reply box in Google Chat, press Ctrl + S. On a Mac, press Cmd + S instead. It works in the browser version.
Where it works: Conversation open
In a direct message the letter R does the same thing.
Every documented variant
| System | Environment | Keys |
|---|---|---|
| Mac | Web app | CmdS |
| Windows | Web app | CtrlS |
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.