Zoho Cliq provides users with keyboard shortcuts so that they can instantly navigate to and perform various actions, enhancing productivity and the user experience.
Here are the list of custom shortcut availability for different Zoho Cliq plans:
Plan | Number of custom shortcuts |
| Free | Not available |
| Standard | Up to 10 custom shortcuts |
| Professional | Up to 25 custom shortcuts |
| Enterprise | Up to 50 custom shortcuts |
To view the list of keyboard shortcuts in Cliq, follow these steps:
How to access keyboard shortcuts in Zoho Cliq
- Access the user panel: Click on your profile picture, located in the top right corner of the screen.
- In the user panel, under the help section, select Shortcuts.

Here, you will find two tabs: Default and My Shortcuts.
Default tab
- Pre-defined shortcuts: All pre-defined shortcuts in Zoho Cliq are categorized under the Default tab.

- Editing shortcuts: You can edit these shortcuts and set a new shortcut, if preferred.

- Resetting shortcuts: If you need to reset all your shortcuts and remove all customisation made, click on the Reset to default option above to remove all changes done.

Note:
Resetting custom shortcuts will remove them entirely, and default shortcuts will return to the original key binds.
Here are the default shortcuts available:
General
These shortcuts help you quickly access various modules and perform common actions with ease.
| Keyboard shortcut | Description |
| 𝐆 𝐌 (Mac, Windows, Linux) | Go to mentions |
⌘+ shift + 𝐌 (Mac) Ctrl + shift + 𝐌 (Windows, Linux) | Mute on/off all sound |
⌘+ shift + 𝐇 (Mac) Ctrl + shift + 𝐇 (Windows, Linux) | Conversation history |
⌘ + 𝐏 (Mac) Ctrl + 𝐏 (Windows, Linux) | View Participants |
| Esc (Mac, Windows, Linux) | Close model |
| shift + / (Mac, Windows, Linux) | Keyboard shortcuts |
⌘ + 𝐊 (Mac) Ctrl + 𝐊 (Windows, Linux) | Search |
⌘+ shift + 𝐄 (Mac) Ctrl + shift + 𝐄 (Windows, Linux) | Add Event |
| shift + Esc (Mac, Windows, Linux) | Unfocus |
option + return (Mac) Alt + Enter (Windows, Linux) | Switch chat window view |
⌘+ / (Mac) Ctrl + / (Windows, Linux) | Zia search |
| 𝐆 𝐑 (Mac, Windows, Linux) | Go to reminders |
| 𝐆 𝐒 (Mac, Windows, Linux) | Go to star messages |
| 𝐆 𝐏 (Mac, Windows, Linux) | Go to profile and settings |
| 𝐆 𝐇 (Mac, Windows, Linux) | Go home |
Message Editor
Use these shortcuts to apply text formatting and enhance your message composition directly from the keyboard.
| Keyboard shortcut | Description |
⌘+ 𝐄 (Mac) Ctrl + 𝐄 (Windows, Linux) | Open emoji/sticker |
| shift + : (Mac, Windows, Linux) | Emojis |
⌘+ shift + 𝐗 (Mac) Ctrl + shift + 𝐗 (Windows, Linux) | Strikethrough |
⌘+ 𝐈 (Mac) Ctrl + 𝐈 (Windows, Linux) | Italic |
⌘+ 𝐋 (Mac) Ctrl + 𝐋 (Windows, Linux) | Link |
| / (Mac, Windows, Linux) | Slash command |
⌘+ 𝐔 (Mac) Ctrl + 𝐔 (Windows, Linux) | Underline |
| ↑ ( (Mac, Windows, Linux) | Edit last message |
| shift + ➕ (Mac, Windows, Linux) | Add user to conversation |
⌘+ 𝐁 (Mac) Ctrl + 𝐁 (Windows, Linux) | Bold |
return + return (Mac) Enter + Enter (Windows, Linux) | Horizontal line |
⌘+ shift + 𝐒 (Mac) Ctrl + shift + 𝐒 (Windows, Linux) | Schedule a message |
Message Actions
Easily execute message-related actions like replying, staring, or forwarding messages using these shortcuts for faster communication.
| Keyboard shortcut | Description |
⌘+ shift + 𝐅 (Mac) Ctrl + shift + 𝐅 (Windows, Linux) | Fork |
| → (Mac, Windows, Linux) | Reply |
| 𝐏 (Mac, Windows, Linux) | Pin message |
| 𝐅 (Mac, Windows, Linux) | Forward |
⌘+ shift +𝐋 (Mac) Ctrl + shift +𝐋 (Windows, Linux) | Copy message url |
option + 𝐌 (Mac) Alt + 𝐌 (Windows, Linux) | More message actions |
| 𝐒 𝐑 (Mac, Windows, Linux) | Set reminder |
| 𝐄 | Edit |
| 𝐂 | Copy message |
| 𝐔 | Mark as unread |
| delete | Delete |
Annotations
Perform various actions on images, such as adding rotating an image, annotations, all through your keyboard.
| Keyboard shortcut | Description |
| shift + 𝐑 (Mac, Windows, Linux) | Fork |
⌘+ 𝐄 (Mac) Ctrl + 𝐄 (Windows, Linux) | Image annotation in preview |
| 𝐑 (Mac, Windows, Linux) | Rotate image |
Calls and Meetings
Simplify calls and meetings management with shortcuts for actions like opening chat, adding participants, or switching to Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode during meetings.
| Keyboard shortcut | Description |
| 𝐈 (Mac, Windows, Linux) | Picture in Picture (PIP) |
| shift + ➕ (Mac, Windows, Linux) | Add participant |
| 𝐆 𝐂 (Mac, Windows, Linux) | Go to chat |
My shortcuts tab
- Creating custom shortcuts: This tab allows you to create your own custom keyboard shortcuts.

- Add shortcut: Click the Add Shortcut button. In the Quick Add section, you can instantly select and add shortcuts from suggestions.
- Select action: Choose an action from the drop-down menu. You can either select open a conversation or go to the widget.
- Open conversation: Add the shortcut key and specify the conversation you want to open.

- Go to widget: Add the shortcut key and specify the widget you want to open.

- Managing shortcuts: You can edit or delete the shortcuts you have created.


Note:
- Keyboard shortcuts may differ between Windows and Linux users. Ensure you are using the correct shortcuts for your operating system.