This guide is a practical walkthrough of Keyboard Shortcuts in eM Client for UK users. Whether you are running eM Client on a Windows or Mac desktop for a UK business mailbox — Axigen via smartxhosting.uk, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, or a self-hosted Plesk mailbox — the steps below apply. All eM Client Pro and Business features referenced here are available on licences purchased from smartxhosting.uk/email-client.
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Reasons this matters for UK users:
| Action | Windows | macOS |
|---|---|---|
| New message | Ctrl + N | Cmd + N |
| Reply | Ctrl + R | Cmd + R |
| Reply all | Ctrl + Shift + R | Cmd + Shift + R |
| Forward | Ctrl + F | Cmd + F |
| Search | Ctrl + Shift + F | Cmd + Shift + F |
| Send | Ctrl + Enter | Cmd + Enter |
| Refresh | F5 | Cmd + R |
Full list available in the eM Client Help menu.
| Action | Windows | macOS |
|---|---|---|
| New message | Ctrl + N | Cmd + N |
| Reply | Ctrl + R | Cmd + R |
| Reply all | Ctrl + Shift + R | Cmd + Shift + R |
| Forward | Ctrl + F | Cmd + F |
| Search | Ctrl + Shift + F | Cmd + Shift + F |
| Send | Ctrl + Enter | Cmd + Enter |
| Refresh | F5 | Cmd + R |
Full list available in the eM Client Help menu.
| Action | Windows | macOS |
|---|---|---|
| New message | Ctrl + N | Cmd + N |
| Reply | Ctrl + R | Cmd + R |
| Reply all | Ctrl + Shift + R | Cmd + Shift + R |
| Forward | Ctrl + F | Cmd + F |
| Search | Ctrl + Shift + F | Cmd + Shift + F |
| Send | Ctrl + Enter | Cmd + Enter |
| Refresh | F5 | Cmd + R |
Full list available in the eM Client Help menu.
| Action | Windows | macOS |
|---|---|---|
| New message | Ctrl + N | Cmd + N |
| Reply | Ctrl + R | Cmd + R |
| Reply all | Ctrl + Shift + R | Cmd + Shift + R |
| Forward | Ctrl + F | Cmd + F |
| Search | Ctrl + Shift + F | Cmd + Shift + F |
| Send | Ctrl + Enter | Cmd + Enter |
| Refresh | F5 | Cmd + R |
Full list available in the eM Client Help menu.
[email protected]) for better deliverability than free mail.Q: Do I need a paid licence to use keyboard shortcuts?
A: eM Client Free allows two accounts and basic functionality. Pro and Business licences unlock unlimited accounts and advanced features. Licences from smartxhosting.uk/email-client include UK VAT invoices and UK-business-hours support.
Q: Does this work with smartxhosting.uk business mailboxes?
A: Yes. eM Client supports Axigen IMAP/SMTP used by smartxhosting.uk business e-mail. Auto-setup usually detects the correct server settings.
Q: Is this feature available on macOS as well as Windows?
A: Yes — eM Client is cross-platform. Feature parity is close; minor interface differences exist, but the steps above apply to both.
Q: Is my data processed under UK GDPR?
A: eM Client stores data locally on your device. Any mail server communication follows your mail provider’s policies. For UK SMEs using smartxhosting.uk business mailboxes, data is processed in EU-located servers consistent with UK GDPR.
Q: Can I use this on multiple devices?
A: eM Client Pro licences cover one user across multiple devices (desktop + laptop). Business licences scale by seat. Sync happens through your mail server (IMAP/Exchange), not through eM Client itself.
Q: How do I buy a licence for my UK business?
A: Order from smartxhosting.uk/email-client — Pro (per device), Business (per user, central admin), or team packs. GBP billing, UK VAT invoice, instant activation.