How to Set Up Keyboard Shortcuts in Google Mail (Gmail)

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By Daniel J. Gansle
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Set Up Keyboard Shortcuts in Google Mail (Gmail)

If your fingers are getting tired of clicking your mouse while using Google Mail (Gmail), you're in luck. You can turn on keyboard shortcuts which enables you to use simple commands on your keyboard rather than clicking your mouse. It's great for those who suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome. In this article, you'll learn how to turn on keyboard commands in Gmail.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

A computer with an internet connection
A Google Mail (Gmail) account

Step 1

Direct your web browser to mail.google.com and sign in to your Gmail account.
Step 2

In the upper right hand corner of the screen, click Settings to go to the Settings page.
Step 3

Click the General tab.
Step 4

In the second row down (below Maximum page size and to the right of Keyboard shortcuts) select the Turn keyboard shortcuts on radio button.
Step 5

Under Keyboard shortcuts, click Learn more. A new screen displays, showing you your keyboard shortcut options.
Step 6

Print the Keyboard shortcuts page for future reference.
Step 7

Return back to Gmail Settings > General page.
Step 8

At the bottom center of the page, click the Save Changes button to save your new settings. Gmail will then return you back to your main Gmail page.