6 YouTube hidden shortcuts you need to know to enhance video viewing

Whether you're a binge-watcher or a content creator, seamlessly gliding through YouTube videos has never been easier. But if you don’t know the right tricks, you might miss out on the full potential of video control that can make your viewing experience much more enjoyable.

That's why we're unveiling all the essential keyboard shortcuts and hidden features you need to unlock a world of video control mastery. From precise navigation through a video to complete control over playback, audio, and captions, you can enhance your video experience with the swift stroke of a key. Here are all of the YouTube keyboard shortcuts you need to know to control your videos like a pro.

Watch the video above to learn the YouTube keyboard shortcuts you need to know to enhance experience.

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YouTube keyboard shortcuts you need to know

• Seek specific points in a video by pressing numbers 1 to 9, reaching anywhere from 10% to 90%.
  • Example: Press 4 to go to 40% or 7 to go to 70%.
• Navigate through a video with precision:
  • Press J to jump 10 seconds backward.
  • Press L to jump 10 seconds forward.
  • Use Left/Right arrows on the seek bar to move backward/forward 5 seconds.
• Control playback:
  • Press K or space bar to pause.
  • Press . while paused to skip to the next frame.
  • Press , while paused to go back to the previous frame.
• Audio and captions:
  • Press m to mute or unmute.
  • Press c to activate closed captions (if available).
• Optimize viewing:
  • Press f to toggle full-screen mode.
  • If in full-screen, press f again or escape to exit.
• Adjust volume:
  • Use Up/Down arrows on the seek bar to increase or decrease volume by 5%.

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