YouTube Keyboard Shortcuts (2026)
March 16, 2026 • 4 min read
YouTube has dozens of keyboard shortcuts most users do not know about. Here are the most useful ones for power users.
Essential YouTube Shortcuts
- Space or K — Play/Pause
- J — Rewind 10 seconds
- L — Forward 10 seconds
- M — Mute/Unmute
- F — Fullscreen
- 0-9 — Jump to 0%-90%
- Arrow Left/Right — Skip 5 seconds
- Arrow Up/Down — Volume
Looping Shortcuts (with Extension)
YouTube native has no loop shortcuts. With YouTube Looper Pro:
- [ — Set loop start
- ] — Set loop end
- L — Toggle loop
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I loop with keyboard?
Use YouTube Looper Pro: L toggles loop, [ and ] set A-B points.
What is the play/pause shortcut?
Space or K pauses and plays the video.