Zoom shortcuts
- 61 shortcuts
- 4 sections
- Communication
- Verified against official docs
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Do these shortcuts work for you?
Most Zoom shortcuts are for meetings. The Meeting section covers audio, video, screen sharing, recording and reactions: Mute/Unmute Audio, Start/Stop Video, Share Screen, Start/Stop Local Recording. Chat, General and Phone are shorter sections for messages, the app window and phone calls.
Start with these
- Mute/Unmute Audio
- Start/Stop Video
- Share Screen
- Show/Hide Participants
- Show/Hide Chat
- Raise/Lower Hand
Tips for Zoom
- Mute All (Host) ⌃⌘M and Unmute All (Host) ⌃⌘U are for the host of the meeting.
- Show/Hide Participants ⌘U and Show/Hide Chat ⇧⌘H open and close those panels.
- Each reaction has its own shortcut, from Reaction: Clap ⌥⌘4 to Reaction: Celebrate ⌥⌘9.
Meeting39
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Join Meeting | |
| Start Meeting | |
| Schedule Meeting | |
| Screen Share via Direct Share | |
| Mute/Unmute Audio | |
| Mute All (Host) | |
| Unmute All (Host) | |
| Start/Stop Video | |
| Switch Camera | |
| Share Screen | |
| Pause Screen Share | |
| Start/Stop Local Recording | |
| Start/Stop Cloud Recording | |
| Pause Recording | |
| Switch View | |
| Previous Gallery Page | |
| Next Gallery Page | |
| Show/Hide Participants | |
| Show/Hide Chat | |
| Open Invite Window | |
| Copy Invite Link | |
| Raise/Lower Hand | |
| Begin Remote Control | |
| Revoke Remote Control | |
| Full Screen | |
| Minimize Window | |
| Dual Monitor Mode | |
| Show/Hide Floating Controls | |
| Read Speaker Name | |
| Toggle Always Show Controls | |
| Open Reactions Panel | |
| Reaction: Clap | |
| Reaction: Thumbs Up | |
| Reaction: Heart | |
| Reaction: Joy | |
| Reaction: Wow | |
| Reaction: Celebrate | |
| Push to talk | |
| Toggle the Always Show meeting controls option in General settings |
Chat8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Screenshot | |
| Search Chat | |
| Back in Chat History | |
| Forward in Chat History | |
| New Message | |
| Collapse All | |
| Add Member to Chat | |
| Jump to chat with someone |
General8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Global Search | |
| Increase Chat Size | |
| Decrease Chat Size | |
| Reset Chat Size | |
| Close Window | |
| Switch to Portrait | |
| AI Companion Panel | |
| Switch from one tab to the next |
Phone6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Call highlighted phone number. | |
| Accept inbound call. | |
| Decline inbound call. | |
| End current call. | |
| Mute/unmute mic. | |
| Hold/unhold call. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does Zoom have on macOS?
Zoom has 61 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 4 sections: Meeting, Chat, General, Phone. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which Zoom shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with Mute/Unmute Audio (⇧⌘A), Start/Stop Video (⇧⌘V), Share Screen (⇧⌘S), Show/Hide Participants (⌘U), Show/Hide Chat (⇧⌘H), Raise/Lower Hand (⌥Y). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download Zoom shortcuts as a PDF?
Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 61 Zoom shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official Zoom keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official Zoom 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 Zoom 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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