Mark as Read
Windows
Ctrl+Q
Marks the selected email as read.
Outlook Mark as Read Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web
Marks the selected email as read. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Outlook, plus other ways to do it.
Quick Answer
- Windows
- Ctrl+Q
- Mac
- Cmd+T
- Web
- Q
How to mark as read in Outlook with the keyboard
- Open Outlook and go to where you want to mark as read.
- Press Ctrl + Q on Windows or Cmd + T on Mac.
Outlook Mark as Read Shortcut for Windows
Press Ctrl + Q.
Outlook Mark as Read Shortcut for Mac
Press Cmd + T.
Outlook Mark as Read Shortcut for Outlook Web
Press Q.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Outlook mark as read shortcut?
On Windows, press Ctrl + Q. On a Mac, press Cmd + T.
Is there a Mac shortcut to mark as read in Outlook?
Yes: Cmd + T.
Does it work in Outlook for the web?
Yes: Q.
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