X ticks the checkbox on the highlighted email. Combined with the arrow keys it lets you pick out several messages from the keyboard before you archive, label, or delete them together.
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.
Select conversation Gmail Shortcut Tutorial
How to use the Gmail shortcut “Select conversation”:
1. First, you need to enable keyboard shortcuts in Gmail. To do this, open your Gmail account in a web browser and click on the gear icon in the top right corner.
2. From the dropdown menu, select “Settings” and then navigate to the “General” tab.
3. Scroll down until you see the option for “Keyboard shortcuts” and make sure the radio button next to “Keyboard shortcuts on” is selected.
4. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Save Changes” to enable keyboard shortcuts in Gmail.
Now, you can use the “Select conversation” shortcut:
5. In your Gmail account, navigate to the inbox or specific label where you want to select a conversation.
6. Use the keyboard shortcut “x” to select the conversation at the cursor.
7. You can continue using the “x” shortcut to select additional conversations or use the arrow keys to navigate through your emails.
8. To deselect a conversation, simply press the “x” shortcut again on the selected conversation.
If turning Gmail’s shortcuts on by hand feels fiddly, the CMDK extension switches them on for you the moment you install it, so Select Conversation works right away with no setup.
Why stop at one shortcut?
If Select 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 Select Read Conversations Shortcut
- Gmail Select Starred Conversations Shortcut
- Gmail Select Unread 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.