This guide is an overview of helpful keyboard shortcuts within Microsoft Outlook. You can find the list of helpful shortcuts below, separated by the version of Outlook that they can be used with.
Outlook Shortcuts
Open New Email – CTRL + SHIFT + N
Access the Search Bar – CTRL + E or F3
Reply to Email – CTRL + R
Reply All to Email – CTRL + SHIFT + R
Above: Using the Search Bar Shortcut to quickly access the search bar.
Outlook on the Web Shortcuts
Open New Email – N
Access the Search Bar – ALT + Q
Reply to Email – CTRL + R
Reply All to Email – CTRL + SHIFT + R
Above: Using the Reply & Reply All Shortcuts for Outlook on the Web.
New Outlook Shortcuts
Open New Email – CTRL + N
Access the Search Bar – CTRL + E or F3
Reply to Email – CTRL + R
Reply All to Email – CTRL + SHIFT + R
Above: Using the New Email Shortcut in New Outlook