Using CM Chat
Theme and keyboard shortcuts
Theme
CM Chat can look light or dark. By default it follows your device setting.
- Click your name at the bottom of the sidebar, then Preferences.
- Under Appearance, find Theme.
- Choose System, Light or Dark.
The choice is remembered on that browser or device only.
Keyboard shortcuts
Shortcuts save time. On a Mac, use Command in place of Ctrl. In the app, press ? or choose Keyboard shortcuts from your name menu to see this list.
| Shortcut | What it does |
|---|---|
| Ctrl/Cmd + K | Jump to a channel or person |
| Alt + Up / Down | Previous / next conversation |
| Alt + Shift + Up / Down | Previous / next unread conversation |
| Enter | Send message |
| Shift + Enter | New line |
| Up arrow (in an empty message box) | Edit your last message |
| Ctrl/Cmd + B / I | Bold / italic |
@name | Mention someone |
:smile: | Insert an emoji |
| Esc | Mark as read and close panels |
| ? | Show this list |