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How to zip around Twitter with keyboard shortcuts

Twitter users, did you know that Twitter.com has keyboard shortcuts? Whether you're a lurker or an active Tweeter, these shortcuts will help you zip around Twitter.

Ed Rhee
Ed Rhee, a freelance writer based in the San Francisco Bay Area, is an IT veteran turned stay-at-home-dad of two girls. He focuses on Android devices and applications while maintaining a review blog at techdadreview.com.
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Twitter users, did you know that Twitter.com has keyboard shortcuts? Put your mouse down for a minute and give them a try. Whether you're a lurker or an active Tweeter, these shortcuts will help you zip around Twitter.

Actions
n : new Tweet
r : reply
t : retweet
m : direct message
f : favorite
Enter : toggle detail pane

Navigation
j : next Tweet
k : previous Tweet
space : page down
/ : search
. : refresh Tweets
? : display keyboard shortcuts

Jumping
g then h : home
g then p : profile
g then r : replies / mentions
g then m : messages
g then u : go to user
g then f : favorites

When you're done trying out the Twitter shortcuts, check out our coverage on more keyboard shortcuts.