Default Keyboard Shortcuts (Key Bindings)

This page contains a list of the default keyboard shortcuts, also known as key bindings, for menu items. This list intentionally leaves out menu accelerators, as they are not user-configurable.

Notes About Key Bindings

Remember that it is possible to change a key binding within Pidgin. This FAQ entry explains one way. The other way is to modify .purple/accels. (See this FAQ entry for help on finding your .purple directory if you use Windows; otherwise it should be in your home directory.)

Menu Items on the Buddy List

Buddies Menu

Menu Item	Default Keybinding
New Instant Message...	<Control>m
Join a Chat...	<Control>c
Get User Info...	<Control>i
View User Log...	<Control>l
Add Buddy...	<Control>b
Quit	<Control>q

Accounts Menu

Menu Item	Default Keybinding
Manage	<Control>a

Tools Menu

Menu Item	Default Keybinding
Plugins	<Control>u
Preferences	<Control>p
File Transfers	<Control>t
Mute Sounds	<Control>s

Help Menu

Menu Item	Default Keybinding
Online Help	F1

Menu Items in Conversation Windows

Conversation Menu

Menu Item	Default Keybinding
New Instant Message...	<Control>m
Find...	<Control>f
Clear Scrollback	<Control>l
Get Info	<Control>o
Close	<Control>w

Options Menu

Menu Item	Default Keybinding
Show Timestamps	F2