Spotify shortcuts
- 40 shortcuts
- 4 sections
- Media
- Verified against official docs
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The Playback section controls the music: Play/Pause, Next Track, Previous Track, Shuffle and Repeat. Navigation opens a page of the app, such as Go to Home, Go to Liked Songs and Go to Queue. Layout shows, hides and resizes the sidebars.
Start with these
- Play/Pause
- Next Track
- Previous Track
- Open Search
- Go to Liked Songs
- Go to Queue
Tips for Spotify
- Seek Forward ⇧⌘→ and Seek Backward ⇧⌘← move within the track. They are the track shortcuts with one modifier added.
- Most Navigation shortcuts share the same two modifiers and differ in the last key.
- In Basic, Search in Your Library ⌥⌘F uses the letter of Filter ⌘F with one modifier added.
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Basic9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Create New Playlist | |
| Create New Folder | |
| Open Search | |
| Open Help | |
| Select All | |
| Filter | |
| Search in Your Library | |
| Open Context Menu | |
| Log Out |
Playback11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Play/Pause | |
| Like/Dislike Song | |
| Shuffle | |
| Repeat | |
| Previous Track | |
| Next Track | |
| Seek Backward | |
| Seek Forward | |
| Volume Up | |
| Volume Down | |
| Mute/Unmute |
Layout4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Library Sidebar | |
| Decrease Sidebar Width | |
| Increase Sidebar Width | |
| Toggle Now Playing Sidebar |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does Spotify have on macOS?
Spotify has 40 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 4 sections: Basic, Playback, Navigation, Layout. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which Spotify shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with Play/Pause (Space), Next Track (⌘→), Previous Track (⌘←), Open Search (⌘K), Go to Liked Songs (⌥⇧S), Go to Queue (⌥⇧Q). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download Spotify shortcuts as a PDF?
Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 40 Spotify shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official Spotify keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official Spotify 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 Spotify 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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