Quote (Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + 9) wraps the selected text in a quote block, indented with a line down the side. It is the tidy way to mark which part of an earlier message you are replying to.
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.
Quote Gmail Shortcut Tutorial
Using the Gmail shortcut “Quote” allows you to reply to an email with the original message quoted in your response. Here’s how you can enable keyboard shortcuts in Gmail and use the Quote shortcut:
1. Go to your Gmail inbox and click on the gear icon in the top right corner.
2. Select “See all settings” from the dropdown menu.
3. Click on the “Advanced” tab.
4. Look for the “Keyboard shortcuts” section and make sure it is set to “Keyboard shortcuts on.”
5. Scroll down and click on “Save Changes” to enable keyboard shortcuts.
Now that you have enabled keyboard shortcuts, you can use the Quote shortcut to reply to an email with the original message quoted. Here’s how:
1. Open the email you want to reply to.
2. Press the “r” key on your keyboard to start a reply.
3. Type your response above the quoted message.
4. Press the “Ctrl” and “Shift” keys on your keyboard, then press the “r” key to send your reply with the original message quoted.
Prefer to skip the settings menu? The CMDK extension enables Gmail’s keyboard shortcuts automatically, so the Quote shortcut is ready as soon as you add it to Chrome.
Go beyond a single shortcut
The Quote shortcut is a small habit that pays off every day, and it is only a taste of what a keyboard-first inbox feels like. CMDK adds more than 80 shortcuts on top of the ones Gmail already has, plus a command bar that runs any action by name, natural-language snooze, a split inbox with tabs, one-click sender nuke, and instant account switching. Install CMDK and see how much faster email feels by the end of your first day.
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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.