Discord Cheat Sheet

A Discord cheat sheet can be useful for navigating and using various features of the Discord messaging platform. Here are some essential commands and tips:

Text and Chat Commands

  • Send a Message:
    • Type your message and press Enter.
  • Reply to a Message:
    • Hover over the message, click the three dots, and select “Reply.”
  • Mention a User:
    • Type @username to mention a specific user.
  • Bold Text:
    • Wrap your text with ** for bold: **bold text**.
  • Italic Text:
    • Wrap your text with * or _ for italics: *italic text* or _italic text_.
  • Underline Text:
    • Wrap your text with __ for underline: __underlined text__.
  • Strikethrough Text:
    • Wrap your text with ~~ for strikethrough: ~~strikethrough text~~.

Channel Management

  • Create a New Channel:
    • Click the “+” next to your server name.
  • Change Channel Topic:
    • Click on the channel name and select “Edit Channel.”
  • Pin a Message:
    • Hover over the message, click the three dots, and select “Pin Message.”

Server and User Settings

  • Server Settings:
    • Click on the server name, select “Server Settings.”
  • User Settings:
    • Click on your profile picture, select “User Settings.”
  • Change Nickname:
    • Right-click on your username, select “Change Nickname.”

Voice and Video

  • Join a Voice Channel:
    • Click on a voice channel to join.
  • Video Call:
    • Click on the video icon in a direct message or group chat.
  • Mute/Unmute:
    • Click on your profile picture in a voice channel.
  • Deafen/Undeafen:
    • Click on the headphones icon in a voice channel.

Server Roles

  • Create Roles:
    • Server Settings > Roles > “+” to create a new role.
  • Assign Roles:
    • Right-click on a user, select “Roles,” and assign roles.
  • Role Permissions:
    • Fine-tune role permissions in Server Settings.

Moderation and Management

  • Kick/Ban Users:
    • Right-click on a user, select “Kick” or “Ban.”
  • Audit Log:
    • Server Settings > Audit Log for activity history.

Emoji and Reactions

  • Use Emoji:
    • Type : to bring up the emoji menu.
  • React to a Message:
    • Hover over a message, click the smiley face icon.
  • Custom Emoji:
    • Server Settings > Emoji to add custom emojis.

Miscellaneous

  • Search:
    • Use Ctrl + F or Cmd + F to search for messages.
  • Direct Messages:
    • Click on the “+” next to your profile picture.
  • Mark as Unread:
    • Right-click on a server/channel, select “Mark as Unread.”

Remember, Discord features may vary based on your role (user, moderator, admin) and server settings. This cheat sheet provides a starting point, and you can explore additional features and settings for a more customized Discord experience.