Reply
Windows
Ctrl+R
Replies to the sender.
Outlook Reply Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web
Replies to the sender. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Outlook, plus other ways to do it.
Quick Answer
- Windows
- Ctrl+R
- Mac
- Cmd+R
- Web
- R
How to reply in Outlook with the keyboard
- Open Outlook and go to where you want to reply.
- Press Ctrl + R on Windows or Cmd + R on Mac.
Outlook Reply Shortcut for Windows
Press Ctrl + R.
Outlook Reply Shortcut for Mac
Press Cmd + R.
Outlook Reply Shortcut for Outlook Web
Press R.
Related Shortcuts
Frequently asked questions
What is the Outlook reply shortcut?
On Windows, press Ctrl + R. On a Mac, press Cmd + R.
Is there a Mac shortcut to reply in Outlook?
Yes: Cmd + R.
Does it work in Outlook for the web?
Yes: R.
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