Keyboard Shortcuts

Last updated: October 13, 2025

Action Shortcuts

Action	Shortcut (Mac)	Shortcut (Windows)
Turn both microphone & camera on/off	`⌘ + Shift + D`	`Ctrl + Shift + D`
Search people, areas, and more	`⌘ + K`	`Ctrl + K`
Walk around	`WASD` keys	`WASD`
Ride around on a go kart	Hold `Shift` while moving	Hold `Shift` while moving
Return to your desk	`⌘ + D`	`Ctrl + D`
Change status to Available	`⌘ + O`	`Ctrl + O`
Change status to Busy	`⌘ + I`	`Ctrl + I`
Change status to Away	`⌘ + U`	`Ctrl + U`
Show your location	`L`	`L`
Start nearby chat	`/`	`/`

Emote Shortcuts

Use your keypad to quickly react with emojis.

1 = 👋 Wave
2 = ❤ Heart
3 = 🎉 Party Popper
4 = 👍 Thumbs Up
5 = 🤣 Laugh
6 = 👏 Clap
7 = 💯 One Hundred
8 = 🔥 Fire

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