Numbered List starts an ordered list as you type. Press Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + 7 and Gmail numbers each new line, which is the clearest way to lay out steps or ranked points in an email.
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.
Numbered list Gmail Shortcut Tutorial
To use the numbered list shortcut in Gmail, first, make sure keyboard shortcuts are enabled in your Gmail settings.
1. Open Gmail and click on the gear icon in the top right corner.
2. Select “See all settings” from the drop-down menu.
3. In the Settings menu, go to the “General” tab.
4. Scroll down to find the “Keyboard shortcuts” section.
5. Make sure the keyboard shortcuts are set to “Keyboard shortcuts on”.
6. Scroll down and click on “Save Changes” at the bottom of the page.
Now that keyboard shortcuts are enabled, you can use the numbered list shortcut while composing an email.
1. Start a new email by clicking on the “Compose” button in Gmail.
2. Type out your list items, pressing “Enter” after each item.
3. When you want to create a numbered list, highlight the list items by clicking and dragging your mouse.
4. With the list items still highlighted, press “Ctrl + Shift + 7” (or “Command + Shift + 7” on a Mac) on your keyboard.
5. Your list items will now be numbered in a clean and organized format.
Not keen on digging through Gmail’s settings? CMDK enables keyboard shortcuts for you the instant it is installed, so Numbered List is available without any manual steps.
Go beyond a single shortcut
The Numbered List 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.