The desktop version of immensely popular messing app WhatsApp has just been released for Windows operating system. PC users can install the WhatsApp desktop app on Windows 10 or Windows 7 by installing the app and then scanning the QR code on the desktop using the QR code scanner in the WhatsApp phone app.

The desktop app of WhatsApp comes in handy for WhatsApp users who use PC for a long period every day. By installing the WhatsApp desktop app, users can send and receive text, audio, and video messages without touching the smartphone. The only condition is that the smartphone must be turned on and have an active internet connection to use the desktop app.

One of the key features of the WhatsApp app for desktop is keyboard shortcuts. Those of you who prefer using keyboard shortcuts over clicking the mouse button for every action will be glad to know the desktop app of WhatsApp offers keyboard shortcuts for almost all operations except log out.

Keyboard shortcuts for WhatsApp for Windows desktop

If you’ve installed the WhatsApp app on your Windows 10/8/7 desktop, you might find the following keyboard shortcuts very useful.

Let us know your favorite keyboard shortcut by leaving a comment below.