Chat

Action Shortcut
Start a new chat CmdShiftOCtrlShiftOCtrlShiftO
Send message EnterEnterEnter
New line in message ShiftEnterShiftEnterShiftEnter
Stop generating response EscapeEscapeEscape
Focus chat input CmdShiftICtrlShiftICtrlShiftI
Clear current chat CmdShiftDeleteCtrlShiftDeleteCtrlShiftDelete
Edit last message UpUpUp

Response Actions

Action Shortcut
Copy response to clipboard CmdShiftCCtrlShiftCCtrlShiftC
Share response CmdShiftECtrlShiftECtrlShiftE
Regenerate response CmdShiftRCtrlShiftRCtrlShiftR
Copy code block CmdCCtrlCCtrlC
Select all text in response CmdACtrlACtrlA
Like response CmdShiftLCtrlShiftLCtrlShiftL

Formatting

Action Shortcut
Bold text in input **text****text****text**
Italic text in input *text**text**text*
Inline code in input `code``code``code`
Code block in input ```code``````code``````code```
Bulleted list in input -Space-Space-Space
Numbered list in input 1.Space1.Space1.Space

Image Generation

Action Shortcut
Open Imagine prompt CmdShiftGCtrlShiftGCtrlShiftG
Generate image from prompt EnterEnterEnter
Download generated image CmdShiftDCtrlShiftDCtrlShiftD
Cycle through image variations LeftRightLeftRightLeftRight
Save image to collection CmdSCtrlSCtrlS
Close image preview EscapeEscapeEscape

Accessibility

Action Shortcut
Navigate between elements TabTabTab
Navigate elements in reverse ShiftTabShiftTabShiftTab
Activate focused element EnterEnterEnter
Dismiss dialog or menu EscapeEscapeEscape
Open keyboard shortcuts help Cmd/Ctrl/Ctrl/
Skip to main content TabEnterTabEnterTabEnter
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the essential Meta AI keyboard shortcuts to learn first?
Start with Enter to send messages, Escape to stop generating, Cmd+Shift+O (Ctrl+Shift+O on Windows/Linux) to start a new chat, and Cmd+K (Ctrl+K) to search conversations. These cover the most common daily interactions with Meta AI.
How do I stop Meta AI from generating a response?
Press Escape at any time while Meta AI is generating a response to immediately stop the output. You can then edit your prompt or start a new message.
Can I use Markdown formatting in Meta AI messages?
Yes, Meta AI supports Markdown syntax in your input messages. You can use **text** for bold, *text* for italic, `code` for inline code, and triple backticks for code blocks. Lists can be created with - or 1. followed by a space.
How do I generate images with Meta AI using keyboard shortcuts?
Press Cmd+Shift+G (Ctrl+Shift+G on Windows/Linux) to open the Imagine image generation prompt. Type your description and press Enter to generate. Use the left and right arrow keys to cycle through image variations.
Are Meta AI keyboard shortcuts the same on Windows and Linux?
Yes, Meta AI keyboard shortcuts are identical on Windows and Linux. The only difference is between Mac and Windows/Linux, where Mac uses Cmd while Windows and Linux use Ctrl as the primary modifier key.