Take control of your YouTube experience with these handy keyboard shortcuts!
Playback Controls:
- Play/Pause (Spacebar or K): Toggle playback on and off.
- Tip: Hold Spacebar or K for slow motion playback.
- Jump to Start (0 or Home): Navigate to the beginning of the video.
- Jump to End/Next Video (End): Reach the video's end or move to the next video in a playlist.
- Fast Forward/Rewind:
- Small Jumps (Left/Right Arrows): Skip ahead or rewind by 5 seconds.
- Larger Jumps (J/L): Jump back 10 seconds (J) or forward 10 seconds (L).
- Seek by Percentage (1-9): Instantly jump to specific sections. Each number key represents 10% of the video (1 = 10%, 2 = 20%, etc.).
Playback Speed:
- Decrease Speed (Shift + ,): Slow down playback for a more detailed viewing experience.
- Increase Speed (Shift + .): Speed up playback for faster watching.
Display Modes:
- Full Screen/Normal Mode (F): Toggle between full screen and standard viewing window.
- Tip: Press Esc to exit full screen mode as well.
- Theater Mode (T): Switch to theater mode for a more cinematic viewing experience.
Subtitles/Captions:
- Turn On/Off (C): Enable or disable closed captions or subtitles (if available).
Volume Control (Full Screen Only):
- Up/Down Arrows: Adjust video volume. Holding down the down arrow will mute the sound.
- Mute/Unmute (M): Toggle mute on and off.
Bonus Feature: YouTube Lean Back
Explore YouTube without your mouse! This feature allows keyboard navigation within the platform.
Note:
- Ensure the YouTube video window is active for the shortcuts to work. Clicking the video brings it into focus.
Master these shortcuts and elevate your YouTube experience!
