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Shortcuts

Mezon is designed for fast and efficient interactions. Mastering keyboard shortcuts helps you save time, boost productivity, and navigate conversations smoothly.

Navigation & Search Shortcuts:​

  • Ctrl + K: Quick Switcher - Instantly search and jump between channels, threads, or direct messages. This will likely become your most-used shortcut!

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  • Start your search with @ to find usernames.
  • Start your search with # to find Channels or Threads.

Communication & Formatting Shortcuts:​

  • Ctrl + G: Send Buzz Message – Sends a Buzz sound to all users in the channel or direct chat, even those with notifications muted, instantly capturing their attention.

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  • Shift + Enter: Create a new line in your message without sending it.

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  • Ctrl + Shift + Enter: Anonymous Message - Use this shortcut to enable or disable anonymous messaging mode within a channel.

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  • Ctrl + B or **your text**: Bold – Quickly format your text while chatting.

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  • Big Text – Highlight important messages - Type # followed by a space to create large text in chat.
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Use # to ##### for heading levels 1–6.

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  • `your text`: Code Blocks - Use single backticks (`) to highlight text inline.

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Use triple backticks (```) to create multi-line code blocks for longer snippets.

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Interface Management Shortcuts:​

  • Ctrl + Shift + +: Zoom In – Enlarge the app interface for better visibility.
  • Ctrl + -: Zoom Out – Reduce the interface size.
  • Ctrl + 0: Reset Zoom – Restore the display to its default scale.
  • Ctrl + W: Hide/Close Window – On Windows/Linux: closes the tab; on macOS: hides the app.
  • Ctrl + R: Reload App – Restart Mezon to fix minor issues or apply updates.
  • Ctrl + Shift + I: Open Developer Tools (DevTools) – For advanced users or anyone who wants to inspect technical elements of the app.