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Boost Your WhatsApp Productivity: Mastering Shortcut Keys for Desktop

WhatsApp, the popular instant messaging app, is not just limited to smartphones anymore. With its desktop version, you can now chat on your PC and manage your conversations seamlessly. However, did you know that there are shortcut keys specifically designed to help you navigate WhatsApp on your desktop more efficiently? In this blog post, we will explore some of the most useful WhatsApp desktop shortcuts.

Table of Contents

  1. Opening WhatsApp Web
  2. Navigating Chats
  3. Typing and Sending Messages
  4. Managing Chats
  5. Closing WhatsApp Web

Opening WhatsApp Web

To open WhatsApp Web, go to web.whatsapp.com on your browser from your computer. Make sure your phone is connected to the internet and the WhatsApp app is up-to-date. Then, scan the QR code that appears on your desktop with your smartphone.

Shortcut Key: None

Navigating Chats

Switching Between Chats

Use the arrow keys (← and →) to navigate through your list of chats.

Marking Chats as Unread

Press 'u' to mark a chat as unread when you want to come back to it later.

Typing and Sending Messages

Composing a New Message

Press 'n' to start composing a new message.

Sending a Quick Reply

Use the up and down arrow keys (↑ and ↓) to navigate through your previous messages, and press 'Enter' to send a quick reply.

Managing Chats

Searching for a Chat

Press 'Ctrl + F' to search for a specific chat or message by typing the name or keyword.

Archiving or Unarchiving Chats

Use 'e' to archive a chat, and 'Shift + e' to unarchive it if you want to access it later.

Closing WhatsApp Web

To close WhatsApp Web, simply close your browser tab or click the 'x' button on the top right corner of the screen.

Shortcut Key: None

By mastering these shortcut keys, you can significantly enhance your WhatsApp desktop experience and save time while managing your conversations. Happy chatting!

Published May, 2016