Focus Latest jumps your cursor to the most recent chat or compose window you opened. When several are stacked on screen, it drops you straight into the newest one so you can keep typing.
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.
Focus latest (chat/compose) Gmail Shortcut Tutorial
To use the Gmail shortcut “Focus latest (chat/compose),” you first need to enable keyboard shortcuts in Gmail. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide on how to do that:
1. Open your Gmail account in a web browser and log in.
2. Click on the gear icon in the top right corner of the screen and select “See all settings” from the dropdown menu.
3. In the Settings menu, click on the “General” tab.
4. Scroll down until you find the “Keyboard Shortcuts” section.
5. Select the option to enable keyboard shortcuts.
6. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Save Changes.”
Now that keyboard shortcuts are enabled, here’s how to use the “Focus latest (chat/compose)” shortcut:
1. When you’re in your Gmail inbox, press the “Shift” and “?” keys on your keyboard simultaneously.
2. A pop-up window will appear showing you a list of available keyboard shortcuts.
3. Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to navigate to the “Focus latest (chat/compose)” shortcut.
4. Press the “Enter” key to activate the shortcut.
That’s it! The “Focus latest (chat/compose)” shortcut will now help you quickly switch between your latest chat or compose window in Gmail.
Not keen on digging through Gmail’s settings? CMDK enables keyboard shortcuts for you the instant it is installed, so Focus Latest (Chat/Compose) is available without any manual steps.
Go beyond a single shortcut
The Focus Latest (Chat/Compose) 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.