You might not be aware that Zoom is equipped with dedicated shortcuts for faster actions like muting and starting meetings. Explore the list of Zoom Meeting shortcuts in the article below by Mytour.
Compilation of Zoom Meeting Shortcut Keys
I. Zoom Shortcuts in Windows.
II. Zoom Shortcuts on Mac.
III. Zoom Shortcuts on Linux.
IV. Zoom Shortcuts on iPad.
I - Zoom Meetings Shortcuts on Windows
1. General Shortcuts
- F6: Navigate between popup windows in Zoom.
- Ctrl + Alt + Shift: Shift focus to meeting controls in Zoom.
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2. Meeting shortcuts
- PageUp: View the previous 25 participants in Gallery view.
- PageDown: View the next 25 participants in Gallery view.
3. Chat Shortcuts
- Alt + Shift + T: Capture the screen.
- Alt + L: Switch to vertical/horizontal view.
- Ctrl + W: Close the current chat session.
- Ctrl + Up: Move to the previous chat.
- Ctrl + Down: Move to the next chat.
- Ctrl + T: Go to a chat with someone.
- Ctrl + F: Search.
- Ctrl + Shift + Tab: Move to the previous tab (to the left).
4. Call Shortcuts
- Ctrl + Shift + P: Dial the marked phone number.
- Ctrl + Shift + A: Accept incoming calls.
- Ctrl + Shift + E: End the current call.
- Ctrl + Shift + D: Decline incoming calls.
- Ctrl + Shift + M: Toggle microphone on/off.
- Ctrl + Shift + H: Hold/Unhold the call.
II - Zoom Shortcuts on Mac
1. General Shortcuts
- Command (⌘) + W: Close the current window.
- Command (⌘) + L: Switch between vertical or horizontal view, depending on the current view mode.
- Command (⌘) + T: Switch from the current tab to the next tab.
2. Meeting Shortcuts
- Ctrl + J: Join a meeting.
- Command (⌘) + Control + V: Start a meeting
- Command (⌘) + J: Schedule a meeting.
- Command (⌘) + Control + S: Screen share via Direct Share.
- Command (⌘) + Shift + A: Toggle audio on/off.
- Command (⌘) + Control + M: Mute everyone except the host. Note: Shortcuts are for the meeting host only.
- Command (⌘) + Control + U: Unmute everyone except the host. Note: Shortcuts are for the meeting host only.
- Space: Activate Push to talk.
- Command (⌘) + Shift + V: Start/Stop video.
- Command (⌘) +Shift + N: Switch camera.
- Command(⌘) + Shift + S: Start/Stop screen sharing.
- Command (⌘) +Shift + T: Pause/Resume screen sharing.
- Command (⌘) +Shift + R: Start local recording.
- Command (⌘) +Shift + C: Start cloud recording.
- Command (⌘) +Shift + P: Pause or resume recording.
- Command (⌘) +Shift + W: Switch to Speaker view or Gallery view, depending on the current view mode.
- Ctrl + P: View the previous 25 participants in Gallery view.
- Ctrl + N: View the next 25 participants in Gallery view.
- Command (⌘) + U: Show/Hide participant list.
- Command (⌘) + Shift + H: Show/Hide chat window in the meeting.
- Command (⌘) + I: Open invite to meeting window.
- Option + Y: Raise/Lower hand feature on/off.
- Ctrl + Shift + R: Activate Remote Control.
- Ctrl + Shift + G: Stop Remote Control.
- Command (⌘) + Shift + F: Toggle fullscreen mode.
- Command (⌘) + Shift + M: Switch to minimized window.
- Ctrl + Option + Command + H: Show/Hide meeting controls.
- Ctrl + : Toggle Always show meeting controls option in General settings.
- Command (⌘) + W: Stop or leave the meeting.
3. Chat Shortcuts
- Command (⌘) + K: Go to a chat with someone.
- Command (⌘) + T: Capture the screen.
4. Call Shortcuts
- Ctrl + Shift + C: Dial the marked phone number.
- Ctrl + Shift + A: Accept incoming calls.
- Ctrl + Shift + D: Decline incoming calls.
- Ctrl + Shift + E: End the current call.
- Ctrl + Shift + M: Toggle microphone on/off.
- Ctrl + Shift + H: Hold/Unhold the call.
III - Zoom Shortcuts on Linux
1. General Shortcuts
- Ctrl + Tab: Move between tabs.
2. Meeting Shortcuts
- Alt: Toggle Always show meeting controls in General settings.
- Alt + V: Start/Stop video.
- Alt + A: Toggle your audio.
- Alt + M: Mute/unmute all except the host. Note: Shortcuts are for the meeting host only.
- Alt + S: Start/Stop screen sharing.
- Alt + T: Pause/Resume screen sharing.
- Alt + R: Start/Stop local recording.
- Alt + C: Start/Stop cloud recording.
- Alt + P: Pause/Resume recording.
- Alt + N: Switch camera.
- Esc: Toggle fullscreen mode.
- Alt + U: Show/Hide participant list.
- Alt + I: Open invite to meeting window.
- Alt + Y: Raise/Lower hand feature on/off.
- Alt + Shift + R: Activate Remote Control.
- Alt + Shift + G: Revoke remote control privileges.
3. Chat Shortcuts
- Alt + Shift + T: Capture the screen.
- Ctrl + W: Close the current chat session.
4. Call Shortcuts
- Ctrl + Shift + A: Accept incoming calls.
- Ctrl + Shift + E: End the current call.
- Ctrl + Shift + D: Decline incoming calls.
- Ctrl + Shift + M: Toggle mute/unmute and microphone.
Mastering Zoom Shortcuts on iPad - A Symphony of Commands
For iPad enthusiasts with an external keyboard, dive into the world of convenience with these Zoom shortcuts:
- Command + Shift + A: Toggle your audio – silence or sound.
- Command + Shift + V: Kickstart/Stop your video.
- Command + Shift + H: Unveil/Conceal the chat window.
- Command + Shift + M: Shrink the meeting window.
- Command + U: Reveal/Hide the participant list.
- Command + W: Close the front window, be it the participant list or meeting settings.
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