Meta AI Keyboard Shortcuts
Complete keyboard shortcut reference for Meta AI on MacWindowsLinux.
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.