Summary of useful keyboard shortcuts when using Microsoft Outlook on the web

In these situations, keyboard shortcuts can help users navigate to applications like Outlook quickly and efficiently.

This gives users the flexibility to handle all email, regardless of source, with a single set of commands. In this article, let's find out, a list of useful keyboard shortcuts when using Outlook web and Outlook.com.

Keyboard shortcuts for Outlook on the web

To change shortcut settings in the latest versions of Outlook.com and Outlook on the web, sign in to one of those services.

Next, select Settings (gear icon) > View all Outlook settings > General > Accessibility.

In Keyboard Shortcuts, choose your preferred set of shortcuts or turn them off completely. Once you've made your selection, exit the settings screen.

Some of the more frequently used keyboard shortcuts for Outlook on the web and Outlook.com are shown in the table below.

Formatting and text editing shortcuts (Ctrl + C, Ctrl + V, .) are the same for all Windows and Microsoft products and are familiar to most users, so they are will not be listed here.

The following table lists some frequently used keyboard shortcuts in the reading list of Outlook for the web or Outlook.com.

The following is a list of keyboard shortcuts commonly used when reading messages, emails, or conversations in Outlook for the web or Outlook.com.

The Calendar is an important part of Outlook and also has its own set of useful keyboard shortcuts, shown in the table below.

Jessica Tanner

Update 23 April 2022