Press * then N to clear every checkbox in your current view. After a bulk action it is the quickest way to start a fresh selection, so you do not accidentally act on messages you already handled.
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.
Deselect all conversations Gmail Shortcut Tutorial
How to use the Gmail shortcut “Deselect all conversations”:
1. First, open your Gmail account and log in.
2. Click on the Gear icon in the top right corner of the page, then click on “See all settings” from the dropdown menu.
3. In the Settings menu, click on the “Advanced” tab.
4. Look for the “Keyboard shortcuts” section and make sure that the keyboard shortcuts are enabled. If they are not enabled, click on the radio button next to “Keyboard shortcuts on” to turn them on.
5. Once keyboard shortcuts are enabled, go back to your inbox.
6. To select multiple conversations, hold down the Shift key on your keyboard and click on the first conversation you want to select. Then, while still holding down the Shift key, click on the last conversation you want to select. This will select all the conversations in between.
7. To deselect all conversations, hold down the Shift key again and click on any selected conversation. This will deselect all conversations.
8. Alternatively, you can also use the keyboard shortcut “x” to select conversations and “x” again to deselect all conversations.
9. It’s important to note that keyboard shortcuts can be a time-saver and can make navigating your inbox more efficient.
If turning Gmail’s shortcuts on by hand feels fiddly, the CMDK extension switches them on for you the moment you install it, so Deselect All Conversations works right away with no setup.
One shortcut down, 80 to go
Deselect All Conversations saves you a few clicks today. CMDK gives you more than 80 shortcuts, a command bar that finds any Gmail action as you type, natural-language snooze, split inbox tabs, and one-click nuke for noisy senders. It is free to try and works the moment you install it.
Related Gmail keyboard shortcuts
- Gmail Select All Conversations Shortcut
- Gmail Select Conversation Shortcut
- Gmail Select Read Conversations 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.