YouTube Keyboard Shortcuts Guide & Cheat Sheet

    Complete list of YouTube keyboard shortcuts for faster video watching

    Playback Controls

    Essential shortcuts for video playback control

    Audio Settings

    Quick volume and audio adjustment shortcuts

    Video Navigation

    Shortcuts for video player navigation

    Playback Control Shortcuts

    Space / k

    Play or pause the video

    j

    Rewind 10 seconds

    l

    Fast forward 10 seconds

    Forward 5 seconds

    Rewind 5 seconds

    Home

    Go to beginning of video

    End

    Go to end of video

    0-9

    Jump to specific percentage (0 = 0%, 1 = 10%, etc.)

    Volume & Audio Shortcuts

    m

    Mute or unmute video

    Increase volume

    Decrease volume

    Video Player Navigation Shortcuts

    f

    Toggle full screen mode

    t

    Toggle theater mode

    i

    Toggle miniplayer mode

    c

    Toggle closed captions/subtitles

    Shift + ,

    Decrease playback speed

    Shift + .

    Increase playback speed

    Shift + n

    Next video

    Shift + p

    Previous video

    About YouTube Keyboard Shortcuts

    YouTube keyboard shortcuts provide quick access to common video player controls, making your viewing experience more efficient. These shortcuts work across all modern browsers and operating systems, allowing you to control playback, adjust volume, and navigate videos without using your mouse.

    Common Use Cases

    • Watching educational content and tutorials
    • Reviewing specific parts of videos repeatedly
    • Managing video playback during presentations
    • Multitasking while watching videos
    • Efficient navigation during long videos

    Pro Tip: To use these shortcuts, make sure the video player is in focus by clicking on it first. Some shortcuts may behave differently depending on your browser and operating system settings.

    Additional Tips

    • • Number keys (0-9) quickly jump to different parts of the video
    • • Multiple speed options available using shift + comma/period
    • • Most shortcuts work across different YouTube layouts
    • • Shortcuts work in both desktop and laptop browsers
    • • Custom keyboard shortcuts can be set through browser extensions

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