Youtube keyboard shortcuts you need to know

That’s why we’re unveiling all the essential keyboard shortcuts and hidden features you need to unlock a world of video control mastery. From precise navigation through a video to complete control over playback, audio, and captions, you can enhance your video experience with the swift stroke of a key. Here are all of the YouTube keyboard shortcuts you need to know to control your videos like a pro.

Watch the video above to learn the YouTube keyboard shortcuts you need to know to enhance experience.

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YouTube keyboard shortcuts you need to know

• Seek specific points in a video by pressing numbers 1 to 9, reaching anywhere from 10% to 90%.
  • Example: Press 4 to go to 40% or 7 to go to 70%.
• Navigate through a video with precision:
  • Press J to jump 10 seconds backward.
  • Press L to jump 10 seconds forward.
  • Use Left/Right arrows on the seek bar to move backward/forward 5 seconds.
• Control playback:
  • Press K or space bar to pause.
  • Press . while paused to skip to the next frame.
  • Press , while paused to go back to the previous frame.
• Audio and captions:
  • Press m to mute or unmute.
  • Press c to activate closed captions (if available).
• Optimize viewing:
  • Press f to toggle full-screen mode.
  • If in full-screen, press f again or escape to exit.
• Adjust volume:
  • Use Up/Down arrows on the seek bar to increase or decrease volume by 5%.