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
Play or pause the video
Rewind 10 seconds
Fast forward 10 seconds
Forward 5 seconds
Rewind 5 seconds
Go to beginning of video
Go to end of video
Jump to specific percentage (0 = 0%, 1 = 10%, etc.)
Volume & Audio Shortcuts
Mute or unmute video
Increase volume
Decrease volume
Video Player Navigation Shortcuts
Toggle full screen mode
Toggle theater mode
Toggle miniplayer mode
Toggle closed captions/subtitles
Decrease playback speed
Increase playback speed
Next video
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