Podcasts shortcuts
- 18 shortcuts
- 2 sections
- Apple Apps
- Verified against official docs
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The Playback section controls the episode: Start playing or pause, Skip forward, Skip backward, the volume and the playback speed. General holds the window commands and a few others, such as Search your library or all podcasts and Refresh feed updates.
Start with these
- Start playing or pause
- Skip forward
- Skip backward
- Increase the playback speed
- Decrease the playback speed
- Search your library or all podcasts
Tips for Podcasts
- The volume shortcuts and the speed shortcuts use the same arrow keys. Increase the playback speed ⌥⌘Up and Decrease the playback speed ⌥⌘Down add one more modifier.
- Skip forward ⇧⌘Right and Skip backward ⇧⌘Left move inside an episode.
General11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Podcasts settings | |
| Hide Podcasts | |
| Hide everything except Podcasts | |
| Quit Podcasts | |
| Create a new station | |
| Close the Podcasts window | |
| Enter or exit full-screen view | |
| Minimize a window | |
| Refresh feed updates | |
| Search your library or all podcasts | |
| Go to the Show page |
Playback7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Start playing or pause | |
| Skip forward | |
| Skip backward | |
| Increase the volume | |
| Decrease the volume | |
| Increase the playback speed | |
| Decrease the playback speed |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does Podcasts have on macOS?
Podcasts has 18 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 2 sections: General, Playback. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which Podcasts shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with Start playing or pause (Space), Skip forward (⇧⌘Right), Skip backward (⇧⌘Left), Increase the playback speed (⌥⌘Up), Decrease the playback speed (⌥⌘Down), Search your library or all podcasts (⌘F). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download Podcasts shortcuts as a PDF?
Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 18 Podcasts shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official Podcasts keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official Podcasts keyboard shortcuts documentation is available on their website. Every shortcut on this page is sourced from and verified against the official documentation to ensure accuracy.
Do these Podcasts shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards?
Yes. These shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards, including MacBook built-in keyboards and external Apple keyboards. The modifier keys are Command (⌘), Option (⌥), Control (⌃), and Shift (⇧). On keyboards without a Function row, some F-key shortcuts may require holding the Fn key.
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