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Keyboard NavigationPremium
Updated on Nov 5, 2025
All Chat functions are accessible only to keyboard users.
In its page Tab sequence, the Chat includes the following stops:
- Message list
- Input text box
- Send button
In the message list, the Chat supports the following keyboard shortcuts:
| Shortcut | Context | Description |
|---|---|---|
Up Arrow | Message list | Selects the previous Chat entry—a message, attachment, or suggested action. |
Down Arrow | Message list | Selects the next Chat item—a message, attachment, or suggested action. |
Left Arrow | Message list | Selects the next attachment or quick action. |
Right Arrow | Message list | Selects the next attachment or quick action. |
Enter | Message list | Executes the selected quick action and focuses the input text box. |
Enter | Message text box | Sends the currently entered message. |
F10 | Message text box | Opens and focuses the Chat ToolBar (if present). |
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