YouTube & Video Keyboard Shortcuts
Play, pause, skip, captions and full screen in YouTube and most web video players.
YouTube & Video Keyboard Shortcuts — 6 shortcuts
Action
Windows
Mac
Play or pause
WindowsSpace
MacSpace
Skip forward 10 seconds
WindowsL
MacL
Back 10 seconds
WindowsJ
MacJ
Mute the video
WindowsM
MacM
Full screen the video
WindowsF
MacF
Toggle captions
WindowsC
MacC
Frequently asked questions
What is the keyboard shortcut to play or pause in YouTube?
On Windows, press Space. On Mac, press Space.
What is the keyboard shortcut to skip forward 10 seconds in YouTube?
On Windows, press L. On Mac, press L.
What is the keyboard shortcut to back 10 seconds in YouTube?
On Windows, press J. On Mac, press J.
What is the keyboard shortcut to mute the video in YouTube?
On Windows, press M. On Mac, press M.
What is the keyboard shortcut to full screen the video in YouTube?
On Windows, press F. On Mac, press F.