What does J do?
In Gmail, J means: Move to the next (newer) email in the list.
Last verified: Not yet independently verified
Where this shortcut applies
| App | Platform | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Gmail | Platform not independently verified | Move to the next (newer) email in the list Verification pending |
| Vim | Platform not independently verified | Move cursor one line down Verification pending |
| YouTube | Platform not independently verified | Jump back 10 seconds in the video Verification pending |
| Adobe Premiere Pro | Platform not independently verified | Play in reverse; press multiple times to increase speed Verification pending |
| DaVinci Resolve | Platform not independently verified | Play in reverse; press again for 2×, 4× speed Verification pending |
| Jira | Platform not independently verified | Move the highlight to the next issue in the issue list Verification pending |
| Linear | Platform not independently verified | Move selection to the next issue Verification pending |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does J do?
- In Gmail, J means: Move to the next (newer) email in the list.
- Does this shortcut work the same way in every app?
- No. The listed contexts include Gmail, Vim, YouTube, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Jira, Linear. Check the table for each application and platform: the active window, keyboard layout and application settings determine which command receives the key press. An application being available on an operating system is not evidence that this exact binding works there.
- What should I use on a Mac?
- Use a macOS binding shown in the table, if one is recorded for your task and application. This page does not assume that replacing Ctrl with Cmd produces a working Mac shortcut. When an equivalent has not been independently verified, open the linked application reference and check its documented context before relying on it.