If you are one of those guys who uses PC/laptop to go to Facebook, Use shortcut keys as an alternative to the mouse when working in Facebook. Shortcut keys help provide an easier and usually quicker method of navigating. If you are one of those people who only use their keyboards to complete tasks, you will find these Facebook shortcuts interesting. To use them you have to press a key or two and a number which Facebook calls an access key. Facebook keyboard shortcuts may differ from browser to browser (ex: Firefox, Internet Explorer).
Keyboard shortcuts for Facebook
Before using Facebook keyboard shortcuts, Find the right combination of keys for you.
Windows :
- Internet Explorer / Chrome: Alt + #
- Firefox: Shift + Alt + #
Apple Mac:
- Safari / Firefox / Chrome: Ctrl + Option + #
*Replace # with the access key number listed under Access Keys below.
1 | Home (News Feed) |
2 | Your profile page |
3 | Friend requests |
4 | Messages |
5 | Notifications |
6 | Your Account Settings |
7 | Your Privacy Settings |
8 | Go to the Facebook page |
9 | View Facebook Statements and Rights agreement |
0 | Open Facebook help center |
? | Go to the Facebook Search |
M | Open a new message * |
Here are the keyboard shortcuts that will help you navigate your Facebook News Feed with ease :
J | Move to next story in feed |
K | Move to the previous story in feed |
L | Like or unlike the selected story |
C | Comment on selected story |
S | Share selected story |
O | Open image or link of the selected story |
Esc | Close image and return to News Feed |
P | Post a new status |
/ | Search |
Q | Search chat contacts |
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