| Tip 9 | Be a Messages App Keyboard Wizard |
Because the Messages app is all about typing and because reaching for the mouse or trackpad can be a distraction, keyboard shortcuts are essential. Here are some of the more useful:
Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|
Control+Command+A/I/O/W | Set your status as available (A), invisible (I), away (W), or offline (O). |
Command+1 | Show buddies list. |
Control+Tab | Move between conversations listed on the left of the Messages window (if two or more conversations are listed). |
Option+Up/Down | Cycle through things you’ve already typed and sent—useful if you need to repeat something said earlier in the conversation. Hit Return to resend the message. |
Option+Command+B | Show the entry within Contacts of the person you’re chatting to; if they have ... |
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