By Marlo Anderson – The Tech Ranch
Just finished telling Mom you’ll be there Sunday at 5? Don’t reach for the mouse. Press Ctrl + Enter and the email is sent.
The Shortcut
- Ctrl + Enter: send the email
- Works in Gmail and Outlook
- Mac: ⌘ + Return
- Outlook may ask once if you want to turn this shortcut on
Bonus Tip: Add Cc and Bcc in Gmail
Press Ctrl + Shift + C to add a Cc line, or Ctrl + Shift + B for a Bcc (a hidden copy). On a Mac, use ⌘ + Shift + C and ⌘ + Shift + B.
More Keyboard Shortcuts, Explained
This is part of my Keyboard Shortcuts Explained series: quick, plain-English tips that make everyday computer work faster. Watch the whole series on YouTube and subscribe to The Tech Ranch so you don’t miss the next one. Short on time? Here’s the quick Short version.
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