The first thing you'll notice is how clean Superhuman looks — no clutter, just focus. We then pair that with powerful keyboard shortcuts on Desktop so you can fly through your inbox faster than ever.
The most important shortcut is Superhuman Command: Cmd+K (Mac) or Ctrl+K (Windows). This makes Mail fast and easy to learn. As you type the action you want, watch the letter that appears on the right — that’s the shortcut. Learn it once, and next time you can hit it straight from the inbox.
⚡ Try It Now
- Hit Cmd+K or Ctrl+K.
- Type an action you’d like to take (example: draft, search, reply), and look for the corresponding shortcut.
- Hit Esc to go back to the inbox.
- Now, hit the shortcut straight from the inbox.
- Find the shortcut to search.
- Hit the search shortcut straight from the inbox.
Nice! Now, let’s learn how to navigate the interface using quick keyboard shortcuts.
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- Spot a blue, purple, or yellow dot next to a message? Hover over the dot to see what it means.
- Hit the left arrow key to view your folders.
- Hit 2 to view your week.
- Hover over a message, then hit Enter to open it.
💡 Tip: No need to memorize every shortcut when getting started! Just hit Cmd+K or Ctrl+K to learn the different actions as you go.
Up next, you’ll learn how to structure your inbox so you can stay responsive and follow up quickly👇
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