Quick and Easy Keyboard Shortcuts to Master Zoom Conferences

ByJim Miller

In the midst of a Zoom meeting, we've all encountered those moments when something unexpected happens. Maybe your niece starts crying or your adorable pet dog decides to bark. It can be embarrassing for both you and everyone else on the call. But fear not, because there are some nifty keyboard shortcuts that can save the day and spare you from any potential embarrassment. Whether you're a Windows, Mac, or Linux user, these shortcuts will come in handy during your important virtual meetings.

Keyboard Shortcuts for Zoom Meetings

Here are the keyboard shortcuts for Windows, Mac, and Linux:

Windows

  • Hold Space bar: Temporarily mute/unmute yourself during a call
  • Alt+A: Quickly mute/unmute yourself during a call
  • Alt+M: Mute/unmute everyone except yourself during the call (host only)
  • Alt+R: Start/Stop recording the meeting
  • Alt+S: Start/Stop screen sharing
  • Alt+T: Pause/Resume screen sharing
  • Alt+Shift+T: Take a screenshot
  • Alt+V: Start/Stop video
  • Ctrl+: Show/Hide meeting controls

Mac

  • Hold Space bar: Quickly mute/unmute yourself during a call
  • ⌘+Shift+A: Quickly mute/unmute yourself during a call
  • ⌘+Ctrl+M: Mute/unmute everyone except yourself during the call (host only)
  • ⌘+Ctrl+U: Unmute everyone except yourself during the call (host only)
  • ⌘+Shift+R: Start/Stop recording the meeting
  • ⌘+Shift+S: Start/Stop screen sharing
  • ⌘+Shift+T: Pause/Resume screen sharing
  • ⌘+T: Take a screenshot
  • ⌘+Shift+V: Start/Stop video
  • Ctrl+: Show/Hide meeting controls

Linux

  • Alt+A: Quickly mute/unmute yourself during a call
  • Alt+M: Mute/unmute everyone except yourself during the call (host only)
  • Alt+S: Start/Stop screen sharing
  • Alt+T: Pause/Resume screen sharing
  • Alt+Shift+T: Take a screenshot
  • Alt+V: Start/Stop video
  • Ctrl+: Show/Hide meeting controls
  • Alt+R: Start/Stop recording the meeting

How to Modify Zoom Shortcuts

Unfortunately, Zoom does not allow you to modify the hotkeys or keyboard shortcuts. However, you can easily view all the shortcuts in the Zoom Settings. Simply click on the gear icon at the top-right corner of the Zoom app and navigate to the Keyboard Shortcuts tab (Windows/Mac) or Accessibility tab (Linux) to view all the available keyboard shortcuts.

keyboard shortcuts for Zoom meetings

Closing Words

In addition to these handy shortcuts, there are plenty of other tips and tricks that can help you manage or host Zoom meetings more efficiently. Remember that Zoom is not just a collaboration or communication tool; it also offers various third-party app integrations such as Slack, Gmail, and Google Calendar, among others.

If you have any more questions or issues regarding Zoom, feel free to let us know in the comments below.

Also Read: How to Auto Record Zoom Meetings