Zoom Keyboard Shortcuts (50+ Shortcuts to Save Time During Your Virtual Meetings, Training and Webinars)
Zoom Keyboard Shortcuts: Over 50 Shortcuts to Save Time
Zoom has become an essential tool for virtual meetings, training sessions, webinars, and online collaborations. To streamline your experience and boost efficiency, mastering Zoom keyboard shortcuts can save valuable time. This guide covers more than 50 shortcuts, categorized for easy reference, along with tips for making the most of your Zoom meetings.
Table of Contents
Why Use Keyboard Shortcuts in Zoom?
How to Enable Keyboard Shortcuts
Global Shortcuts vs. Zoom-Specific Shortcuts
Zoom Keyboard Shortcuts by Platform
Windows & Linux
Mac
Meeting Controls Shortcuts
Audio and Video Shortcuts
Screen Sharing Shortcuts
Chat and Reactions Shortcuts
Miscellaneous Shortcuts
Customizing Shortcuts
1. Why Use Keyboard Shortcuts in Zoom?
Using keyboard shortcuts in Zoom offers the following benefits:
Speed: Perform tasks faster without navigating through menus.
Accessibility: Convenient for individuals with limited mouse use.
Focus: Reduces distractions by minimizing mouse movements.
Multitasking: Allows you to execute actions while presenting or sharing screens.
2. How to Enable Keyboard Shortcuts
Some shortcuts may need to be enabled or customized in Zoom settings:
Open Zoom and go to Settings.
Click on Keyboard Shortcuts.
Check for shortcuts you’d like to enable or modify.
For global shortcuts (usable outside Zoom), toggle the Enable Global Shortcut checkbox.
3. Global Shortcuts vs. Zoom-Specific Shortcuts
Global Shortcuts: Work even when Zoom isn’t the active application. Example: Mute/unmute microphone.
Zoom-Specific Shortcuts: Only work when Zoom is the active window.
4. Zoom Keyboard Shortcuts by Platform
Here are shortcuts for Windows/Linux and macOS users.
Windows & Linux
Function
Shortcut
Start/Stop Video
Alt + V
Mute/Unmute Audio
Alt + A
Start/Stop Screen Share
Alt + S
Toggle Fullscreen
Alt + F
Open Chat
Alt + H
Raise/Lower Hand
Alt + Y
Switch Camera
Alt + N
Toggle Participants Panel
Alt + U
End Meeting
Alt + Q
Invite Participants
Alt + I
Mac
Function
Shortcut
Start/Stop Video
Command (⌘) + Shift + V
Mute/Unmute Audio
Command (⌘) + Shift + A
Start/Stop Screen Share
Command (⌘) + Shift + S
Toggle Fullscreen
Command (⌘) + Shift + F
Open Chat
Command (⌘) + Shift + H
Raise/Lower Hand
Option + Y
Switch Camera
Command (⌘) + Shift + N
Toggle Participants Panel
Command (⌘) + U
End Meeting
Command (⌘) + W
Invite Participants
Command (⌘) + I
5. Meeting Controls Shortcuts
Function
Windows/Linux Shortcut
Mac Shortcut
Mute/Unmute Audio
Alt + A
Command (⌘) + Shift + A
Start/Stop Video
Alt + V
Command (⌘) + Shift + V
Toggle Raise/Lower Hand
Alt + Y
Option + Y
Toggle Fullscreen
Alt + F
Command (⌘) + Shift + F
Start Recording
Alt + R
Command (⌘) + Shift + R
Pause/Resume Recording
Alt + P
Command (⌘) + Shift + P
Stop Recording
Alt + R
Command (⌘) + Shift + R
Lock Meeting
Alt + L
Command (⌘) + Shift + L
Leave Meeting
Alt + Q
Command (⌘) + W
6. Audio and Video Shortcuts
Function
Windows/Linux Shortcut
Mac Shortcut
Mute Audio
Alt + A
Command (⌘) + Shift + A
Unmute Audio
Alt + A
Command (⌘) + Shift + A
Adjust Audio Settings
Alt + M
Command (⌘) + Shift + M
Start/Stop Video
Alt + V
Command (⌘) + Shift + V
Switch Camera
Alt + N
Command (⌘) + Shift + N
Test Speaker and Microphone
Alt + T
Command (⌘) + Shift + T
7. Screen Sharing Shortcuts
Function
Windows/Linux Shortcut
Mac Shortcut
Start/Stop Screen Share
Alt + S
Command (⌘) + Shift + S
Pause/Resume Screen Share
Alt + T
Command (⌘) + Shift + T
Switch Sharing Windows
Alt + Shift + S
Command (⌘) + Shift + Tab
8. Chat and Reactions Shortcuts
Function
Windows/Linux Shortcut
Mac Shortcut
Open Chat
Alt + H
Command (⌘) + Shift + H
Close Chat
Alt + H
Command (⌘) + Shift + H
Open Reactions Panel
Alt + R
Command (⌘) + Shift + R
Raise Hand
Alt + Y
Option + Y
Lower Hand
Alt + Y
Option + Y
9. Miscellaneous Shortcuts
Function
Windows/Linux Shortcut
Mac Shortcut
Show/Hide Meeting Controls
Alt
Command (⌘) + Shift + W
Toggle Gallery/Speaker View
Alt + F1 / F2
Command (⌘) + Shift + G
Focus on Active Speaker
Alt + F5
Command (⌘) + F5
Exit Fullscreen
Escape (Esc)
Escape (Esc)
10. Customizing Shortcuts
To tailor shortcuts to your preferences:
Open Zoom and navigate to Settings.
Select Keyboard Shortcuts.
Click on a shortcut and press your desired key combination.
Learning Zoom keyboard shortcuts significantly improves your productivity during virtual meetings. By leveraging these shortcuts, you can manage audio, video, screen sharing, and other features efficiently. Start practicing these shortcuts to master Zoom like a pro!
