DeepSeek Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts and Markdown formatting for DeepSeek chat on MacWindowsLinux. DeepSeek publishes very few native shortcuts — this page covers what actually works.
Messaging
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Send message | EnterEnterEnter |
| New line without sending | ShiftEnterShiftEnterShiftEnter |
| Stop generating (click the stop button — no key) | Click ■ StopClick ■ StopClick ■ Stop |
| DeepThink (R1 reasoning) — toggle button, no shortcut | Click DeepThinkClick DeepThinkClick DeepThink |
| Web Search — toggle button, no shortcut | Click SearchClick SearchClick Search |
Markdown Formatting (typed syntax)
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Bold | **text****text****text** |
| Italic | *text**text**text* |
| Inline code | `code``code``code` |
| Code block | ```code``````code``````code``` |
| Bulleted list | -Space-Space-Space |
| Numbered list | 1.Space1.Space1.Space |
| Heading | #Space#Space#Space |
Browser Shortcuts (work in the web app)
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Find on page | CmdFCtrlFCtrlF |
| Zoom in | Cmd+Ctrl+Ctrl+ |
| Zoom out | Cmd-Ctrl-Ctrl- |
| Reset zoom | Cmd0Ctrl0Ctrl0 |
| Print the conversation | CmdPCtrlPCtrlP |
| Copy selected text | CmdCCtrlCCtrlC |
| Select all in the input | CmdACtrlACtrlA |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the keyboard shortcuts for DeepSeek?
DeepSeek's chat interface has very few native keyboard shortcuts. On the web, Enter sends your message and Shift+Enter inserts a new line. There is no published shortcut list — DeepSeek's only official documentation covers its API, not the chat UI. Beyond Enter and Shift+Enter, the practical 'shortcuts' are your browser's own keys (find, zoom, print) and Markdown typed into the message box.
How do I add a new line in DeepSeek without sending?
Press Shift+Enter to add a new line without sending. On the web version, plain Enter always sends — there's no setting to change it. The DeepSeek mobile app does have a toggle to disable 'Enter to send,' but the web app does not.
Is there a keyboard shortcut for DeepThink or Search in DeepSeek?
No. DeepThink (the R1 reasoning mode) and Web Search are toggle buttons above the input box, and neither has a keyboard shortcut — you click to turn them on or off. Leave DeepThink off for quick answers and switch it on for tasks that benefit from step-by-step reasoning.
Does DeepSeek support Markdown formatting?
Yes. DeepSeek renders Markdown both in its replies and when you type it in your message. Use **double asterisks** for bold, *single asterisks* for italic, `backticks` for inline code, triple backticks for code blocks, and the usual - or 1. and # syntax for lists and headings. There are no Ctrl+B / Ctrl+I style hotkeys — you type the Markdown characters yourself.
Can I send with Ctrl+Enter in DeepSeek?
Not natively. Some browser extensions and user scripts add a 'Ctrl+Enter to send' behavior, but that is not built into DeepSeek — the native default is Enter to send, Shift+Enter for a new line. If you want different behavior on the web, you'd need a third-party extension.