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discordFeb 27, 20253 min readCurated summary

Discord Patch Notes: December 5, 2024

Discord’s December 5, 2024 patch focuses on performance improvements, mobile design updates, compatibility, and bug fixes across the platform. Major changes include refreshed mobile profiles, a 90%+ faster iOS Media Picker, Unicode 15.1 emoji support, animated WebP embeds, and Webhook Events for apps. Discord noted that updates may still be rolling out and that Patch Notes would pause until early February. ## Major Product and Platform Updates - Mobile user profiles, including profile editing, were redesigned to more closely match the desktop experience. - The iOS Media Picker now loads images over 90% faster in most cases, with significantly less blank UI while content loads. - Unicode 15.1 emoji are supported; users may see placeholder or inconsistent emoji until they update their clients. - Desktop and web apps now support animated WebP content in embeds and favorites. - Animated emojis are requested in WebP instead of GIF to improve performance. - Webhook Events allow apps to receive events without maintaining gateway connections, which is useful for apps that do not require low latency. ## General Fixes and Usability Improvements - Bluesky URLs now receive proper embed support. - Fixed profile banner cropping, profile button rendering, shortened URL unfurling, streaming activity titles, and role-name display issues. - Mobile profile notification dots, Android button icons, localization, Nitro gifting themes, and server profile menus received various fixes. - Blocking a user from their profile now requires confirmation. - Adding roles through “Add Members” is capped at 30 users to prevent silent failures. - Fixed notification content, share-screen layout, poll-result indicators, and channel permission prompts. - Android incoming call notifications now show display names instead of usernames. ## Chat and Messaging - Message drafts now remain associated with the correct DM instead of moving between DM notifications. - Fixed emoji autocomplete in full-screen Text in Voice, user mentions displaying IDs, and iOS handling of text following an “@” symbol. - Thread creation, attachment layouts, typing indicators, chat input spacing, onboarding bars, and message forwarding themes were corrected. - Fixed unread mention indicators affecting surrounding background colors. - On iOS, opening certain threads no longer incorrectly navigates to the thread creator’s profile. ## Activities and Apps - Fixed username rendering problems in Activities on some servers. - App authorization widgets no longer incorrectly ask users to scroll when no scrollbar is present. ## Audio and Video - Corrected missing circular backgrounds on voice controls and sizing problems with Activity buttons in calls. - Switching between Push to Talk and Voice Activity now reliably reactivates Voice Activity. - Fixed Android microphone failures when sharing another application. - Resolved an iOS screen-sharing failure affecting app version 253; updating is required for affected users. - Fixed the mobile post-call feedback dialog and adjusted call-status icon styling. - On iOS speaker mode, the proximity sensor should no longer turn off the screen unexpectedly during calls.

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discordFeb 27, 20252 min readCurated summary

November Staff Picks: When One Door Closes…

Discord’s November Staff Picks features employees sharing games they are currently playing and recommending accessible titles for newcomers. The discussion spans Metroidvanias, JRPGs, cozy games, mobile games, and multiplayer party experiences. Overall, the contributors emphasize that there is a suitable entry point for every kind of player and platform. ## Veronica’s Current Games and Recommendations - Veronica, who works on Discord’s Quests team, has been playing: - **Ender Lilies**, praising its art direction and story while pursuing all three endings. - **Hollow Knight**, revisited while waiting for news about *Silksong*. - Her recommendation for new players is **Animal Crossing: New Horizons**: - Relaxing and low-pressure. - Can be played at the player’s own pace. - Has no definitive ending, making it approachable for beginners. - Roald is her favorite villager. ## Emi’s Current Games and Recommendations - Emi is continuing through **Yakuza Kiwami**, completing substories and earning money for abilities. - She is also playing: - **Pikmin Bloom**, which combines walking with growing Pikmin. - **Pikmin 4**, inspired by seeing Pikmin in the mobile game. - **Call of Duty: Warzone**. - **Among Us**, despite occasionally forgetting the game’s task list while playing as the Impostor. - Her recommendations depend on platform and interests: - **Genshin Impact** for mobile open-world exploration. - **MARVEL SNAP** for card-game fans. - **Pokémon GO** for an interactive mobile experience. - **Snipperclips** for Nintendo Switch puzzles. - **Animal Crossing: New Horizons** for relaxation and building. - **Mario Kart 8 Deluxe** for accessible racing. - **The Jackbox Party Pack** for playing varied party games with friends using phones. ## Tyler’s JRPG Playthroughs and Beginner-Friendly Games - Tyler is still playing **Metaphor Re:Fantazio**, recommending it to JRPG and *Persona* fans. - He is replaying **Rogue Galaxy**, a PS2-era JRPG he never finished as a child. - He reflects humorously on how older games such as *The Lion King*, *Aladdin*, and *Toy Story* can be unexpectedly difficult. - For newcomers, Tyler recommends choosing games based on interests in other media: - **Ori and the Blind Forest** helped introduce his wife to gaming through its beautiful presentation and engaging gameplay. - Mobile games can also be a good starting point. - Suggested examples include **Marvel SNAP**, **Pokémon TCG Pocket**, and puzzle games such as **Monument Valley**. The article’s practical takeaway is to match a game to a player’s interests, preferred platform, and desired level of challenge. Cozy games, mobile titles, simple multiplayer experiences, and visually engaging adventures can all provide welcoming introductions to gaming.

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discordFeb 27, 20253 min readCurated summary

Measuring Product Impact Without A/B Testing: How Discord Used the Synthetic Control Method for Voice Messages

Discord used the Synthetic Control Method to measure the impact of Voice Messages when network effects made traditional A/B testing unreliable. Because users’ behavior is interconnected, randomizing individuals could contaminate treatment and control groups, while country-level comparisons could introduce geographic bias. Synthetic controls offered a stronger alternative by constructing a weighted “synthetic” comparison region from multiple untreated countries. ## Why Traditional A/B Testing Was Difficult - Discord launched Voice Messages in 2023 for text channels, DMs, and Group DMs on mobile. - The feature inherently involves networks: one user sends a message and another receives it. - Network effects violate the assumption that treatment and control users behave independently, known as SUTVA. - Randomizing entire networks would be ideal, but Discord’s testing platform did not support cluster randomization. - User-level A/B testing risked cross-group interactions. - Country-level testing could reduce network contamination, but comparing countries directly would conflate the treatment with differences in language, culture, history, and user behavior. ## How Synthetic Controls Work - Synthetic controls compare one treated unit, such as Brazil, with a weighted combination of untreated units. - Instead of comparing Brazil only with Argentina, Discord might construct a synthetic Brazil from: - 50% Argentina - 30% Uruguay - 20% Chile - The weighted combination is designed to better reproduce the treated country’s pre-treatment outcomes. - This approach addresses omitted-variable bias more effectively than selecting a single “similar” control country. - It also produces a result that may be more representative than learning only how users in one specific country respond. ## Benefits and Evaluation - Synthetic controls can account for both observable and unobservable differences between regions. - They require: - Outcome data for the treated unit before and after treatment - Data from multiple untreated control units over the same periods - An analytical library, such as `Synth` in R or `SyntheticControlMethods` in Python - Discord evaluates the fit using Mean Squared Prediction Error (MSPE). - A close pre-treatment fit indicates that the synthetic control is a credible counterfactual. - A substantial increase in MSPE after rollout suggests that the feature changed outcomes in the treated region. - Additional placebo checks can test whether the method tracks outcomes accurately during periods without an intervention. Synthetic controls are a practical choice when network effects prevent conventional experimentation. For geographically distributed products like Discord, constructing a weighted counterfactual from multiple untreated regions can provide a more credible and generalizable estimate than either user-level A/B tests or simple geo-tests.

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discordFeb 26, 20253 min readCurated summary

October Staff Picks: Monster Season

October’s Discord Staff Picks frames the gaming backlog as the season’s real monster, while Discord employees share their recent games and favorite creatures. The recommendations range from long-form JRPGs and precision platformers to cozy building games, action games, and survival horror. Together, they emphasize making time for varied gaming experiences—even if the backlog keeps growing. ## Tyler’s JRPGs and Speedrunning - **Metaphor: ReFantazio** - A high-fantasy RPG with Persona-like systems. - Its “Bonds” feature lets players build relationships with NPCs to unlock and improve classes. - Tyler is about 15 hours into an expected 80-plus-hour adventure. - **Gravity Circuit** - A Mega Man-inspired indie platformer with tight controls. - Movement options include wall jumping, a hookshot, divekicks, and super moves. - Tyler is practicing the “Dog%” speedrun category, which requires rescuing and petting two hidden robot dogs. - The game’s music is memorable enough to linger outside of play. - **Favorite monster: Tonberry** - Tonberries appear cute and harmless but can defeat players in a single hit. - Their combination of adorable design and deadly attacks makes them ideal monsters. ## Serena’s Cozy Creativity - **Tiny Glade** - A relaxing building game with an animated fantasy art style. - Players freely create castles, landscapes, book-inspired settings, and D&D campaign maps. - Favorite features include decorating with flowers, participating in the “Theme of the Day” challenge, and interacting with sheep and ducks. - Serena discovered it through Steam’s Cozy section after friends could not join a *Baldur’s Gate 3* session. - **Favorite monster: Owlbear** - Serena’s favorite is the Owlbear from *Baldur’s Gate 3*, contrasted humorously with her own “scarier” broom-wielding presence in *Supermarket Together*. ## Yakuza, HELLDIVERS 2, and Horror - **Yakuza series** - After completing *Yakuza 0*, the contributor moved on to *Yakuza Kiwami*. - They particularly enjoy the series’ substories, including errands, puzzles, and other optional activities. - **HELLDIVERS 2** - Continued play includes dealing with both bug and bot missions. - Experimental mine use has created more accidental squad deaths. - **Alien: Isolation** - The Alien remains a favorite video game monster because of the contributor’s admiration for the *Alien* films. - Although they are reluctant to play the horror game themselves, they enjoy watching streams and gameplay clips. - They also note that a sequel is reportedly in development. ## The Backlog as the Seasonal Monster - The article treats unfinished games as a recurring “backlog monster.” - The staff’s selections show several ways to approach it: - Commit to a massive RPG. - Master a short, mechanically focused platformer. - Relax with a creative sandbox. - Continue a long-running series. - Enjoy frightening games vicariously through videos and streams. The practical recommendation is to embrace the backlog selectively: choose games that match your current mood, whether that means an ambitious adventure, a cozy creative outlet, or a terrifying game best experienced through someone else’s playthrough.

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discordFeb 26, 20252 min readCurated summary

Find Wumpus in the WEBTOON Universes & Be Rewarded with a Nitro Trial

Discord partnered with WEBTOON to place Wumpus inside the first ten episodes of *School Bus Graveyard*. Readers who find and report Wumpus twice can receive a one-month Discord Nitro trial, provided they meet the eligibility requirements. The promotion ran from December 4 through December 25, 2024. ## How the Wumpus Hunt Works - Download the WEBTOON app and open *School Bus Graveyard*. - Explore the first ten episodes and look for Wumpus hidden in episode panels. - Click Wumpus each time they appear to report the sighting. - Find Wumpus twice to qualify for the Nitro reward. - The promotion is available through the linked WEBTOON campaign page. ## Discord Nitro Reward - Successful participants receive a one-month Discord Nitro trial for themselves or an eligible friend. - Nitro benefits mentioned include: - Higher-resolution screen sharing - Larger file uploads - Messages up to 4,000 characters - The article presents the reward as compensation for helping Wumpus return from the *School Bus Graveyard* universe. ## Eligibility and Deadline - The offer is limited to users in eligible regions. - Participants must not have: - Had an active Nitro membership - Redeemed another Nitro trial - Accepted a Nitro gift during the previous 12 months - The promotion ended on December 25, 2024. - Discord directs users to its support article for additional terms and questions. To participate, eligible readers needed to search the first ten *School Bus Graveyard* episodes before the deadline, report two Wumpus sightings, and claim the available Nitro trial.

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discordFeb 26, 20253 min readCurated summary

Discover More Ways to Play with Apps – Now Anywhere on Discord!

Discord is expanding access to apps so users can play, create, and socialize from virtually anywhere on the platform. The App Launcher now works across desktop and mobile, in voice calls, text chats, servers, and DMs, while supported apps can be added to an account for use across Discord. The goal is to make interactive experiences easier to discover and launch, whether users are alone or with friends. ## Apps for Entertainment and Utility - Discord apps provide games, media, music, creative tools, and utility features within chats. - Examples include: - **Gartic Phone** for party drawing games - **YouTube Watch Together** for shared video viewing - **Rythm** for music - **Stat Tracker** for game statistics - **Midjourney** for image generation - Apps can help fill downtime before friends join a call or add activities to an existing conversation. ## The App Launcher - The App Launcher is available on desktop and mobile. - It appears: - Next to the chat bar in text chats - At the bottom of voice calls - Users can access both Activities and bots from the same interface. - On mobile, a visual command interface lets users select app commands without typing them manually. - Apps can be launched directly from text chats, allowing activities such as chess or mini-golf outside voice calls. ## Image Editing in Chats - Users can select the App Launcher from a shared image to access image-related commands. - Apps can describe images, turn them into stickers, animate them, or add captions. - For example, the esmBot app can add a humorous caption to an uploaded image. - Results appear as new messages in the chat. ## Using Apps Across Discord - Supported apps can be added directly to a user’s account rather than being restricted to a single server. - Users can add an app from its profile in a chat or member list by selecting **“Add App.”** - Launching and authorizing an eligible app through the App Launcher can also add it automatically. - Account-level apps appear in the App Launcher’s **Recents** section for quick access in servers and DMs. ## A Growing App Ecosystem - Discord says its developer community is continually creating new apps. - Users can explore thousands of apps for games, social activities, creative work, and practical tools. - Developers can learn how to build Discord apps through Discord’s developer resources. Discord’s updates make apps more portable and easier to use, reducing the need to search for commands or remain in a particular server. Users can start by opening the App Launcher in a chat or call, adding useful apps to their account, and exploring the broader app directory.

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discordFeb 26, 2025Original article

How Discord Seamlessly Upgraded Millions of Users to 64-Bit Architecture (opens in new tab)

Discord is transitioning its Windows desktop application from a 32-bit to a 64-bit architecture to improve performance and long-term stability. While the 32-bit version originally allowed for universal compatibility across diverse hardware with a single build, the growing demands of the application frequently push against 32-bit memory limits. By migrating to 64-bit, Discord ensures it can leverage modern hardware more effectively and remain compatible with the evolving ecosystem of its underlying software libraries. ### Initial Strategy and Compatibility * Discord originally launched as a web app in 2015 before moving to the desktop using the Electron web wrapper. * The decision to build a 32-bit executable for Windows was based on portability, as it allowed the app to run on both 32-bit and 64-bit processors through Microsoft's backwards compatibility layers. * Using a single 32-bit version simplified development during the application’s early stages while ensuring it worked on the widest possible range of machines. ### Memory Addressing Challenges * While 32-bit applications generally use less memory than their 64-bit counterparts, they are subject to a hard restriction on total memory usage. * Even when running on a 64-bit machine, Discord has encountered these architectural limits, leading to performance errors and application crashes. * Moving to a 64-bit architecture is the industry-standard solution for overcoming these memory bottlenecks and providing a more stable environment for resource-intensive features like the In-Game Overlay. ### Ecosystem and Future-Proofing * Discord is built on various core libraries, including Electron and WebRTC, which have transitioned to 64-bit as their default architecture. * As 64-bit becomes the global standard, 32-bit versions of these libraries receive fewer refinements, bug fixes, and security updates. * Staying on 32-bit would expose users to potential inefficiencies and unaddressed bugs as the community of developers maintaining 32-bit dependencies continues to shrink. Adopting 64-bit architecture allows Discord to align with modern development standards, ensuring the application remains resilient and performant as its foundational technologies continue to advance.

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discordFeb 26, 20253 min readCurated summary

Discord Patch Notes: October 1, 2024

Discord’s October 1, 2024 patch focuses on mobile performance, storage efficiency, usability improvements, and broad bug fixes. Android users should see smoother chat rendering and lower resource usage, while iOS users may benefit from substantially reduced data storage. The update also introduces desktop Soundboard improvements, macOS screen-sharing refinements, and Animated WebP support. ## Mobile Performance and Storage - Android chat rendering improvements reduced slow frames by up to 60%, depending on the device. - Android chat-list memory usage fell by approximately 12%, making scrolling through message histories smoother. - Mobile server-list virtualization keeps only visible servers loaded: - Memory usage improved by 14% for users in many servers. - CPU usage improved by 25%. - Mobile unread indicators now consistently appear above the correct message, even with many unread messages. - iOS data-store changes reduced storage usage for the most affected 1% of users from 5.7 GB to 1.7 GB. - Fixed iOS message search results beyond the first page and crashes involving certain NFC hardware keys. - Resolved tablet orientation-detection issues and several Android problems involving read states and mobile keyboards. ## New Features and Interface Updates - macOS screen-sharing startup now has a more consistent and streamlined interface. - Desktop received a redesigned Soundboard interface for easier sound navigation and interaction. - Web and desktop clients can now play Animated WebP attachments, offering smoother playback and potentially lower bandwidth usage. - Electron was upgraded to version 32, with expected incremental performance and crash-reduction benefits. - Pasting a URL over an existing link now properly replaces the original URL instead of creating unexpected Markdown behavior. - Activity Status now correctly displays PS5 games. - The green acceptance check mark has returned to friend-request notifications. ## Interface and Navigation Fixes - Corrected visual issues involving emoji pickers, GIF categories, profile status bubbles, avatar decorations, fonts, borders, and themed search filters. - Fixed navigation problems in GIF categories, the Shop, Friends UI, mutual-friend lists, and profile popouts. - Improved accessibility and navigation indicators so they are no longer cut off in several profile and list views. - Corrected layout issues in Student Hub, channel settings, server settings, Notification Center, and message requests. - Fixed Quests links, Server Guide icons, role expansion behavior, and the display of permission descriptions on mobile. - Restored functionality for the Toggle Overlay hotkey after switching applications with Alt-Tab. - Corrected several modal and popup layering issues, including stickers, Soundboard uploads, and quest cards. ## Reliability and Content Fixes - Fixed crashes when viewing deleted channels in Audit Log with ModView open. - Corrected poll countdown text as polls approach closure. - Member verification and rules-agreement indicators now reflect the correct state. - Fixed incorrect game-presence names appearing in Japanese. - Resolved issues with rate-limited or frozen GIF categories. - Corrected timeout duration display in moderation views. - Fixed profile customizations failing to load on the first Shop attempt. ## Chat Improvements - Fixed mobile chat layout issues, including the missing “Jump to Bottom” button and overlapping composer elements. - Android web embeds now scale correctly instead of cutting off image content. - Corrected message-height calculations and action-sheet handle placement. - Prevented Avatar Decorations from being clipped at the top of chat. Discord’s update is primarily a reliability and performance release. Users—especially those on Android, iOS, or with many servers—should benefit from smoother navigation, lower resource consumption, and fewer interface defects as the changes roll out across platforms.

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discordFeb 26, 20252 min readCurated summary

How to Play Games, Listen to Music, and Improve Your Discord Server with Apps & Activities

Discord’s Apps and Activities expand chats beyond messaging, offering games, music, collaboration tools, moderation features, and utilities on desktop and mobile. Users can discover them through the App Launcher or App Directory, add apps to servers or their personal accounts, and access saved apps through slash commands. Availability depends on server permissions and moderation settings. ## Discovering Apps and Activities - The **App Launcher** is available in text-chat bars and at the bottom of voice calls. - It provides: - Featured apps - Search for specific apps - Activities for games and shared experiences - Apps for servers and direct messages - The **App Directory** offers a larger catalog, including apps designed specifically for server communities. - Users can open it by selecting a server’s name and choosing **“App Directory.”** ## Adding Apps to a Server - Select **“Add App”** from the App Directory or an app’s profile. - Server apps can provide: - Additional moderation support - Reaction roles, allowing members to assign themselves roles by reacting to messages - Text-based games such as farming or fishing - Utilities such as on-demand cat-image commands - Discord also recommends considering built-in **Community server features** for moderation and reaction roles. ## Using Apps in Any Chat - Apps are no longer limited to server-based bots. - Users can select **“Add to My Apps”** and approve the required account permissions. - Personal apps then appear in the App Launcher and can be used across chats. - Pressing `/` opens the slash-command interface, where users can browse saved apps or enter their commands. ## Server Permissions and Restrictions - Some servers prevent members from launching apps that have not been approved or added by the server’s moderation team. - If an app or Activity cannot be used, users should check whether they have the **External Apps** and **Activities** permissions enabled. - Server-specific roles and moderation policies may still restrict access. Discord’s App Launcher and App Directory make it easy to find tools and shared activities, while personal app support allows users to use selected apps across conversations. Before adding an app, users should review its permissions and confirm that the server permits external apps or Activities.

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discordFeb 26, 20253 min readCurated summary

Mental Health & Discord: Promoting Well-Being All Year Long

Discord’s Mental Health team describes its efforts to make the platform safer, more user-controlled, and better connected to mental-health support. The company highlights new research, crisis-resource partnerships, and initiatives exploring how gaming can support social connection and well-being. It concludes that Discord intends to use these findings to improve product design, policies, and partnerships. ## Discord’s Approach to Well-Being - Discord aims to provide a safe, welcoming place for people to connect around shared interests and gaming. - The platform emphasizes user control, allowing people to choose who they interact with and which communities they join. - Discord says it is not designed primarily to maximize engagement, but to support real-time interaction among friends. - The company plans to continue refining its products and safety efforts to better support users. ## Research on Users’ Mental Health - Over five months, Discord worked with research organization BSG to study users’ mental-health perceptions and the platform features that affect well-being. - The research included more than 1,200 participants aged 13 and older in the United States, using both qualitative and quantitative methods. - Participants generally viewed online gaming and social media as distinct, with gaming considered more positive for mental health. - Online gaming was the most frequently selected activity for supporting well-being, followed by exercise, in-person relationships, creative activities, and online connections with family and friends. - Users identified moderators, blocking, muting, and reporting as Discord features that support their mental health. - Participants expressed interest in more proactive mental-health tools and believed Discord cares about user well-being, while also acknowledging that more work is needed. - Discord intends to apply the findings to its policies, product development, and future partnerships. ## Crisis and Mental-Health Resources - Discord partnered with ThroughLine Care, a global network of vetted helplines. - At **discord.findahelpline.com**, users can find free, confidential support in more than 100 countries. - The directory supports chat, text, and phone services in 11 languages and provides topic filters, operating hours, and contact details. - In the United States, users can text **DISCORD** to **741741** to reach Crisis Text Line, a free, confidential, 24/7 service available in English and Spanish. - Discord defines a crisis broadly to include stress, anxiety, school difficulties, relationship problems, and other situations—not only life-threatening emergencies. ## Gaming and Mental Health - Discord cites industry research suggesting that gaming can improve mood, foster community, provide healthy outlets, and help people through difficult periods. - The company sponsored Safe In Our World’s inaugural Mental Health Game Dev Champions event. - The event supports developers and gamers creating personal games based on lived experiences with mental health. - Discord planned to host a master class on building healthy communities in Safe In Our World’s Discord server on October 17, 2024. - The post also highlights Hero Journey Club, which uses games such as *Stardew Valley*, *Animal Crossing*, and *Final Fantasy* to facilitate emotional support and track feelings. - Discord partnered with Xbox Game Studios’ *Gears of War* on the “Never Fight Alone” suicide-prevention initiative, raising funds for Crisis Text Line and Aqui Estoy Chat. Discord’s overall recommendation is to treat gaming communities as potential sources of connection while continuing to provide accessible, confidential professional support. Its research and partnerships are intended to make mental-health assistance a more integrated part of the Discord experience.

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discordFeb 26, 20252 min readCurated summary

How to Use Keyboard Shortcuts on Discord & Create Custom Keybinds

Discord’s keyboard shortcuts let users manage messages, voice calls, and navigation without relying on a mouse. The desktop app supports several global shortcuts, while custom keybinds allow users to tailor controls to their hardware and habits. The post also highlights the Quick Switcher as a fast way to jump between servers, channels, and direct messages. ## Text Chat Shortcuts - **Ctrl/Cmd + E** opens the Emoji Picker. - **Ctrl/Cmd + S** opens the Sticker Picker. - **Ctrl/Cmd + G** opens the GIF Picker. - **Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + U** attaches a file. - Press **Tab**, use the arrow keys to select a message, then: - **E** or **Up Arrow** edits the last message. - **+** adds a reaction. - **Backspace** deletes the message. - **R** replies. - **P** pins it. - **F** forwards it. - Pressing **Up Arrow** directly edits the last message sent. ## Voice and Video Shortcuts Some voice controls work even when Discord is running in the background on the desktop app. - **Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + M** toggles mute. - **Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + D** toggles deafen. - **Ctrl/Cmd + Return** answers an incoming call. - **Esc** declines a call. - **Ctrl + ’** calls the currently viewed DM. - **Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + Alt/Option + V** returns to an active voice call. - **Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + B** opens the Soundboard. ## Custom Keybinds Custom shortcuts are available under **User Settings > Keybinds** and cover voice features as well as navigation. - Toggle actions include mute, deafen, Voice Activity Detection, Streamer Mode, forward/back navigation, switching to the current voice channel, and disconnecting. - Hold-based actions include Push to Talk, Push to Mute, and Priority Push to Talk. - Priority Push to Talk lowers other participants’ volume while speaking. - Custom keybinds are especially useful for users with unusual or compact keyboards. ## Quick Switcher - Press **Ctrl/Cmd + K** to open the Quick Switcher. - Search across accessible servers, channels, DMs, and friends. - This provides rapid keyboard-based navigation without manually browsing Discord’s sidebar. Discord’s built-in shortcuts and customizable keybinds can make messaging, calls, and navigation significantly faster. Users should start with mute, deafen, Push to Talk, and Quick Switcher controls, then customize further based on their workflow.

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discordFeb 26, 20253 min readCurated summary

How to Navigate Discord Using Only Your Keyboard

Discord’s Keyboard Navigation feature lets users browse the app, activate controls, manage messages, switch conversations, and control calls without a mouse or trackpad. Tab highlights interactive elements, Enter activates them, and arrow keys move through lists. The article also explains keyboard-based drag-and-drop for organizing servers and channels. ## Navigating Discord’s Interface - Press **Tab** to display the keyboard focus indicator and move through buttons, icons, and other interactive elements. - Press **Enter/Return** to activate the highlighted control. - Use the **Arrow Keys** to move through lists such as direct messages, servers, and channels. - Press **Esc** to move focus to the chat input; if a menu or modal is open, it closes that first. ## Managing Messages After highlighting a message, users can perform common message actions: - **E** or **Up**: Edit the last message. - **+**: Add a reaction. - **Backspace**: Delete the message. - **R**: Reply. - **P**: Pin. - **F**: Forward. - **Alt/Option + Enter/Return**: Mark as unread. ## Switching Between Servers, Channels, and DMs - **Ctrl/Cmd + Option + Up/Down**: Move through the server list. - **Option + Up/Down**: Move through channels or DMs. - **Option + Shift + Up/Down**: Browse unread channels or DMs. - **Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + Option + Up/Down**: Browse unread conversations containing mentions. - **Ctrl/Cmd + Option + Right**: Switch between the last viewed server and the DM tab. - **Shift + Page Up**: Jump to the oldest unread message in a text channel. ## Controlling Voice and Video Calls Before or during calls, keyboard shortcuts provide quick access to call functions: - **Ctrl + `**: Start a call in the current personal or group DM. - **Ctrl/Cmd + Enter/Return**: Answer an incoming direct call. - **Esc**: Decline an incoming direct call. - **Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + M**: Mute. - **Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + D**: Deafen, muting both the microphone and call audio. - **Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + Alt/Option + V**: Return to the current call view. - There is no built-in shortcut for disconnecting from a voice channel, but users can create a custom keybind. ## Keyboard-Based Drag and Drop Discord also supports using the keyboard to reorganize certain items, including servers and channels the user owns or is allowed to move. - Highlight the server or channel with Keyboard Navigation. - Press **Ctrl/Cmd + D** to pick it up. - Use the **Arrow Keys** to move it. - Press **Enter** to drop it in the desired location. Keyboard Navigation provides a practical mouse-free way to manage Discord, especially for users who prefer keyboard input or need improved accessibility. Learning the core focus, movement, and shortcut commands—and creating custom keybinds where necessary—can make everyday navigation significantly faster.

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discordFeb 26, 20252 min readCurated summary

September Staff Picks: Mid-Travel Pitstop

Discord’s September Staff Picks highlights employees’ favorite recent releases and reliable travel games. Their choices range from major titles like *Astro Bot*, *Space Marine 2*, and *Black Myth: Wukong* to portable strategy, puzzle, cozy, and indie games. Across the interviews, the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck emerge as ideal companions for long journeys. ## Recent Games Getting Attention - **Astro Bot** impressed Armando with its creative level design, joyful presentation, and resemblance to the best moments of *Super Mario Galaxy*. - He completed the platinum trophy in one weekend and considers it a strong Game of the Year contender. - **Into the Breach** offers tense, turn-based strategy that feels like a combination of mini-chess and a roguelite. - Its portable format makes it especially well suited to the Nintendo Switch. - **Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2** has been a favorite for Tracie, who enjoys battling Tyranids with friends in the campaign and Operation Missions. - Character customization lets her represent the Blood Angels Space Marine Chapter. - Matt has been playing a wide range of new releases, including: - *Black Myth: Wukong* - *Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2* - *Satisfactory 1.0* - *Astro Bot* - *Inscryption* - *Inscryption* stands out as another staff favorite, combining card-game mechanics with a distinctive and absorbing presentation. ## Reliable Games for Travel - Armando frequently travels with his Switch and returns to games that remain enjoyable after many hours: - *The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild* - *Dead Cells* - *Balatro* - He also recommends mobile puzzle games, especially *2048*, which is available on some airplane seat-back screens. - Tracie prefers comforting games during stressful travel, particularly: - *Stardew Valley* - *Pokémon Scarlet/Violet* - She notes that *Stardew Valley*’s 1.6 update was announced for consoles in November. - Matt plans to use his Steam Deck during a flight to Japan, with a large backlog including: - *Inscryption* - *Dome Keeper* - *Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor* - *Final Fantasy VI* - *Dead Cells* - *Nine Sols* - *ANIMAL WELL* - *Melatonin* - *Fallout 4* The staff’s recommendations suggest that the best travel games are portable, replayable, and easy to enjoy in short sessions. A Switch or Steam Deck stocked with a mix of cozy games, roguelites, strategy titles, and puzzle games can make long flights and other journeys much more enjoyable.

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discordFeb 26, 20252 min readCurated summary

Set Out for a Discord Adventure! Check Out Our Roll20 Adventure & D&D Shop Collection

Discord celebrates Dungeons & Dragons’ 50th anniversary with two new offerings: a free, Discord-themed Roll20 adventure and a D&D-inspired Shop collection. The one-shot adventure, *Voyage Into Discord*, is designed for beginners and experienced players and can be launched directly through Discord’s App Launcher. Players can also customize their profiles with D&D-themed Avatar Decorations and Profile Effects. ## *Voyage Into Discord* One-Shot Adventure - A Halloween-themed, Discord-inspired tabletop adventure created for D&D players. - Designed to be completed in a single sitting, making it suitable for: - New players learning the game. - Experienced players introducing friends to D&D. - Groups looking for a shorter campaign. - Hosted through Roll20, eliminating the need for: - Physical maps and miniatures. - Painted terrain. - Extensive preparation from the Dungeon Master. - Available for free in Discord: - Open the App Launcher. - Launch the Roll20 Activity. - Select the “Voyage Into Discord” campaign. ## Dungeons & Dragons Shop Collection - Discord released a collection commemorating D&D’s 50th anniversary. - The collection includes: - Seven Avatar Decorations. - Four Profile Effects. - Designs feature recognizable D&D creatures, including: - Mimics. - Owlbears. - Gelatinous Cubes. - A special D20 Profile Effect randomly displays either a natural 20 or a natural 1 when someone views the user’s profile. ## Getting Started - The D&D collection is available immediately in the Discord Shop. - Users can launch the Roll20 adventure directly through Discord’s App Launcher. - Discord also provides guides for learning about the Shop and App Launcher, along with support resources for assistance. Together, these features let players celebrate D&D both through a playable digital adventure and through themed Discord profile customizations.

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discordFeb 26, 20253 min readCurated summary

Discord Patch Notes: November 1, 2024

Discord’s November 1, 2024 patch focuses on improving performance, reliability, responsiveness, and cross-device usability. Major updates include stronger foldable-device support, better mobile multitasking and side-by-side views, macOS screen-sharing keybinds, and website performance gains of up to four seconds in average page-load time. The release also fixes a broad range of interface, messaging, theming, and platform-specific bugs. ## Foldable Devices and Multitasking - Foldable devices receive improved support designed to work more reliably without bespoke fixes. - Mobile Discord now handles resizing more intelligently for Sidecar, split-screen, and other multitasking layouts. - Users are encouraged to report remaining foldable-device issues through Discord’s bug megathread or support tickets. ## Desktop and Web Performance - Electron was upgraded from version 30 to version 32 on Windows, macOS, and Linux. - Discord.com received performance improvements that reduce average page-load times by up to four seconds. - Additional core web vitals and responsiveness were improved. - macOS 15 and later now support a keybind for toggling screen sharing, available under **User Settings > Keybinds**. - Friend links opened in a browser now properly communicate with the running desktop client. ## General Interface and Platform Fixes - Fixed missing profile-screen actions, incorrect profile banner zoom, navigation-bar rendering issues, and mobile layout shifts. - Corrected avatar decoration overlap with unread-message status indicators. - Fixed notification bubble shapes, emoji-picker category navigation, theme colors, keybinding icon colors, and long category-name handling. - Improved profile banners and Server Guide text rendering on foldable devices and iOS. - Fixed issues involving onboarding prompts, the App Launcher, Mod View, channel permissions, and role assignment through Simplified Profiles. - Corrected Shop problems involving banners, scrolling, collection tile shapes, and app-button icon colors. - Poll answers can now be selected and copied. - Fixed overlay custom-emoji visibility, profile-effect controls, Nitro gifting padding, and collectible purchase wording. - X.com embeds no longer incorrectly interpret embed content as Markdown. - Fixed several mobile and desktop rendering problems, including channel settings flashes, emoji alignment, and profile layout behavior. ## Chat and Messaging - Corrected oversized emoji rendering in chat. - Fixed mobile Voice Message tooltips, input placement, and animation behavior. - Deleted messages should no longer briefly remain in mobile DM previews. - Fixed an iOS issue where drafts persisted between channels and another where text scaling changed after the keyboard collapsed. - Users can open profiles by clicking names in reply previews. - Prevented rapidly renaming a newly created thread from creating duplicate threads. - Fixed thread-creation theming issues and swipe actions during chat animations. - Corrected mobile notification settings appearing incorrectly in DMs. - Fixed iOS emoji alignment problems in messages. Overall, the patch is primarily a quality-of-life release: users should see better performance across web and mobile, more dependable support for foldables and multitasking, and fewer visual and interaction bugs.

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