Gmail 'Expand all' keyboard shortcut

Press Alt+A to expand or collapse a Gmail thread
What is Gmail 'Expand all' keyboard shortcut?
The 'Gmail Expand all' keyboard shortcut is a Chrome extension that grants users the ability to efficiently manage their Gmail conversation threads. By simply pressing Alt+A, users can now seamlessly toggle between expanding or collapsing their email threads. Plus, its flexible settings allow users to redefine their keyboard shortcut, making it a personalised, intuitive and user-friendly interface.

Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.20 (10)
Version: 1.1 (Last updated: 2014-09-07)
Creation date: 2014-09-07
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 8.87K

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Extension summary

Press Alt+A to expand or collapse a Gmail conversation thread.

To change the keyboard shortcut click "Keyboard shortcuts" on the extensions page (chrome://extensions/).

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Fills an important gap in Gmail's keyboard shortcuts
  • Works effectively when in the inbox
  • Many users appreciate the added functionality
  • Provides a feature that should be native to Gmail
Cons
  • Not working for many users anymore
  • Options menu is grayed out, limiting customization
  • Functionality seems limited to the inbox view only
  • Occasional re-opening of email threads unexpectedly
Most mentioned
  • Not working anymore
  • Thankful for the extension
  • Options menu inaccessible
  • Works as it should when functional
  • Surprised it isn't a native Gmail feature
Recent reviews
Was great while it lasted. It looks like this is now obsolete and unsupported. I recommend switching to Gmail Shortcuts and customizing the desired keys. See: http://tinyurl.com/2zu87svz & http://tinyurl.com/2ymw76jt
by Ami Weinberg, 2024-02-06

It's not working anymore. Not sure why, it was awesome when it worked! I hope this gets fixed or I can figure if it's user error... I re-installed it and it's still not working.

WHERE has this been all my life!?! THANK YOU developer for a feature that Google should have made native years ago!!!!!
by EL, 2022-03-04
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Gmail 'Expand all' keyboard shortcut requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Gmail 'Expand all' keyboard shortcut has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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