Do you watch videos? Use keyboard shortcuts on Youtube
YouTube is one of the most popular platforms for watching and sharing videos on the internet. However, many users are not aware of all the hidden opportunities that this platform offers. Keyboard shortcuts are one of them, and they can make watching videos more enjoyable by allowing us to control video playback without using the mouse. Here’s an overview of some of the most useful keyboard shortcuts on YouTube.
In the article you will learn:
Basic YouTube keyboard shortcuts
Spacebar: The Spacebar button is used to start or pause playback if the seek bar is active (as it is otherwise used to scroll the seek bar), or to activate the button if it is in focus.
Play/Pause Media Key on the keyboard: key to play/pause video on the keyboard.
k: The “k” key pauses or starts video playback.
m: The “m” key will mute/unmute the video audio.
Navigation and fast scrolling
Left/Right arrow on seek bar: these arrows on the keyboard allow you to fast forward or rewind the video by 5 seconds.
j: The “j” key puts you back 10 seconds.
l: The “l” key advances you by 10 seconds.
.: If you pause the video, you can use this button to skip to the next frame.
,: If you pause the video, this button takes you to the previous frame.
>: Use this button to speed up video playback.
<: Use this button to slow down video playback.
Home/End on the seek bar: these keys take you to the beginning or end of the video.
Up/Down arrow on seek bar: these arrows allow you to increase or decrease the volume by 5%.
Precise time shifting
Numbers 1 to 9: You can use these numbers to jump directly to a specific time position in the video, for example the number “5” will move you to 50% of the video.
Number 0: The “0” key takes you to the beginning of the video.
Search and navigation
/: The “/” key will take you directly to the search window.
f: Use this button to activate full screen mode. If you are already in full screen mode, press “F” again or press “Esc” on your keyboard to return to normal mode.
c: Press “c” on the keyboard to activate or deactivate subtitles, if available.
Go to the next and previous video
Shift+N: Press “Shift” + “N” on your keyboard to go to the next video. If you’re using a playlist, go to the next video in the playlist. If you’re not in the playlist, go to the next recommended YouTube video.
Shift+P: Press “Shift” + “P” on your keyboard to return to the previous video. It should be added that this shortcut only works when viewing the playlist.
Miniplayer
i: Press “i” on your keyboard to open the mini-player, which allows you to view the video in a smaller window in the corner of the screen.
These keyboard shortcuts are useful for faster and more convenient viewing of YouTube videos without the need for a mouse. With our tips and tricks, you can improve your video viewing experience.
| Keyboard shortcut | Function |
| Space bar | Play/pause when the search bar is selected. If the button is active, press the button. |
| Play/Pause Media key on keyboards | Play/Pause. |
| k | Pause/play in the player. |
| m | To turn the video sound off/on. |
| Stop Media Key on keyboards | Stop. |
| Next Track Media Key on keyboards | Goes to the next track in the playlist. |
| Left/right arrow on the search bar | Scroll back/forward 5 seconds. |
| j | Scroll back 10 seconds in the player. |
| l | Fast forward 10 seconds in the player. |
| . | While the video is paused, skip to the next frame. |
| , | While the video is paused, go back to the previous frame. |
| > | Speed up video playback speed. |
| < | Slow down the video playback speed. |
| Home/End on search bar | View the beginning/last second of the video. |
| Up/down arrow on the search bar | Increase/decrease volume 5%. |
| Numbers 1 to 9 | Go to 10% to 90% of the video. |
| Number 0 | Scroll to the top of the video. |
| / | Go to the search box. |
| f | Activate full screen. If full screen mode is activated, reactivate F or press Escape to exit full screen mode. |
| c | Activate hidden subtitles, if available. To hide the subtitles, press C again. |
| Shift+N | Go to next video (If you’re using the video list, you’ll go to the next video in the video list. If you’re not using the video list, you’ll move to the next video suggested by YouTube). |
| Shift+P | Go to the previous video. Please note that this shortcut only works when you are using a playlist. |
| i | Open the mini player |
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