Next Conversation moves you down to the following email in your list. It lets you read through your inbox in order from the keyboard, one message after another, without clicking each one.
CMDK transforms your Gmail into a keyboard first experience, not just transforming existing Gmail keyboard shortcuts but also adding new ones for you to be 2x faster at email. CMDK also adds a command bar, natural language snooze, split inbox with Tabs, one-click email nuke, and easy account switching tools. It reduces your reliance on the mouse, getting you into a state of flow as you use Gmail everyday.
Next conversation Gmail Shortcut Tutorial
How to Use the Gmail Shortcut Next Conversation:
1. Go to the Gmail website and log in to your account.
2. Click on the gear icon in the top right corner of the screen and select “See all settings” from the drop-down menu.
3. Click on the “Advanced” tab at the top of the settings page.
4. Scroll down until you find the “Keyboard shortcuts” section.
5. Click on the radio button next to “Keyboard shortcuts on” to enable keyboard shortcuts in Gmail.
6. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the “Save Changes” button to apply the new settings.
7. Once keyboard shortcuts are enabled, go back to your inbox.
8. To use the Next Conversation shortcut, simply press the “j” key on your keyboard.
9. This will move you to the next email in your inbox without having to click on it manually.
10. Continue pressing the “j” key to navigate through your emails quickly and efficiently.
Prefer to skip the settings menu? The CMDK extension enables Gmail’s keyboard shortcuts automatically, so the Next Conversation shortcut is ready as soon as you add it to Chrome.
Why stop at one shortcut?
If Next Conversation already saves you time, a full keyboard workflow will save you a lot more. CMDK layers more than 80 shortcuts onto Gmail, plus a command bar, plain-English snooze, a split inbox, sender nuke, and fast account switching, all without leaving the keyboard. Try CMDK and feel the difference on day one.
Related Gmail keyboard shortcuts
- Gmail Next Message in Conversation Shortcut
- Gmail Open Conversation Shortcut
- Gmail Previous Conversation Shortcut
CMDK adds these and 80+ more shortcuts to Gmail, along with a command bar and natural-language snooze. See how CMDK works or check CMDK pricing.