Microsoft Copilot Keyboard Shortcuts
Complete keyboard shortcut reference for Microsoft Copilot on MacWindowsLinux.
Chat
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Start a new conversation | CmdShiftNCtrlShiftNCtrlShiftN |
| Send message | EnterEnterEnter |
| Insert new line in message | ShiftEnterShiftEnterShiftEnter |
| Stop generating response | EscapeEscapeEscape |
| Focus chat input | CmdShiftICtrlShiftICtrlShiftI |
| Clear conversation | CmdShiftDeleteCtrlShiftDeleteCtrlShiftDelete |
| Select all text in input | CmdACtrlACtrlA |
Response Actions
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Copy last response | CmdShiftCCtrlShiftCCtrlShiftC |
| Share conversation | CmdShiftECtrlShiftECtrlShiftE |
| Regenerate response | CmdShiftRCtrlShiftRCtrlShiftR |
| Rate response thumbs up | CmdShiftUpCtrlShiftUpCtrlShiftUp |
| Rate response thumbs down | CmdShiftDownCtrlShiftDownCtrlShiftDown |
| Copy selected text | CmdCCtrlCCtrlC |
| Select all in response | CmdACtrlACtrlA |
Formatting
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Bold text in input | CmdBCtrlBCtrlB |
| Italic text in input | CmdICtrlICtrlI |
| Inline code in input | CmdECtrlECtrlE |
| Create code block in input | CmdShiftKCtrlShiftKCtrlShiftK |
| Undo typing | CmdZCtrlZCtrlZ |
| Redo typing | CmdShiftZCtrlShiftZCtrlShiftZ |
Image & Create
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Image Creator | CmdShiftGCtrlShiftGCtrlShiftG |
| Switch to Notebook mode | CmdShiftBCtrlShiftBCtrlShiftB |
| Attach file or image | CmdShiftUCtrlShiftUCtrlShiftU |
| Paste image from clipboard | CmdVCtrlVCtrlV |
| Toggle creative tone | CmdShift1CtrlShift1CtrlShift1 |
| Toggle balanced tone | CmdShift2CtrlShift2CtrlShift2 |
| Toggle precise tone | CmdShift3CtrlShift3CtrlShift3 |
Accessibility
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Navigate to next interactive element | TabTabTab |
| Navigate to previous interactive element | ShiftTabShiftTabShiftTab |
| Activate focused element | EnterEnterEnter |
| Open keyboard shortcut help | Cmd/Ctrl/Ctrl/ |
| Skip to main content | CmdShiftMCtrlShiftMCtrlShiftM |
| Toggle high contrast mode | CmdShiftHCtrlShiftHCtrlShiftH |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I start a new conversation in Microsoft Copilot quickly?
Press Cmd+Shift+N on Mac or Ctrl+Shift+N on Windows/Linux to start a fresh conversation. This clears the current chat context and gives you a new prompt, which is useful when switching topics or starting a different task.
Can I stop Copilot from generating a response midway?
Yes, press the Escape key at any time while Copilot is generating a response to stop it immediately. This is helpful when you realize your prompt needs adjustment or the response is heading in the wrong direction.
What are the most useful Microsoft Copilot shortcuts to learn first?
Start with Enter to send messages, Escape to stop generation, Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+N for new conversations, and Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+C to copy responses. These four shortcuts cover the most common daily interactions with Copilot.
How do I switch between conversation tones in Copilot?
Use Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+1 for Creative tone, Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+2 for Balanced tone, and Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+3 for Precise tone. Each tone adjusts how Copilot generates responses, from more imaginative to more factual and concise.
Does Microsoft Copilot support formatting in the chat input?
Yes, you can use Cmd/Ctrl+B for bold, Cmd/Ctrl+I for italic, and Cmd/Ctrl+E for inline code while typing in the chat input. You can also use Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+K to insert a code block for sharing longer code snippets.