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

FAQ

Is YouTube Shortcuts free to use?

Yes, YouTube Shortcuts is completely free to use on UtilityCove.

Does YouTube Shortcuts upload my data?

No. YouTube Shortcuts runs in your browser, so your input stays on your device.

Can I use YouTube Shortcuts on mobile?

Yes. YouTube Shortcuts works on modern mobile and desktop browsers.