This page is a complete keyboard shortcut reference for Zoom on macOS, covering all 61 shortcuts organized into 6 sections. Whether you’re new to Zoom or looking to master advanced features, this cheat sheet has every key combination you need — from basic editing and navigation to app-specific power-user actions.
Keyboard shortcuts are the fastest way to work in Zoom. Every time you use a shortcut instead of reaching for the mouse, you save a few seconds — and those seconds compound into hours over weeks and months. Start with the shortcuts you use most (copy, paste, undo, save), then gradually add app-specific ones as they become relevant to your workflow. Bookmark this page or download the PDF cheat sheet for quick reference.
Using keyboard shortcuts in Zoom reduces context switching between keyboard and mouse, helping you maintain focus and work more efficiently. Research shows that shortcut-driven workflows can save up to 8 working days per year compared to menu-driven navigation. On macOS, most Zoom shortcuts follow standard conventions — once you learn the modifier key patterns, new shortcuts become intuitive.
Tips for Learning Shortcuts
- Practice one new Zoom shortcut each day. Muscle memory builds faster when you focus on a single combination at a time rather than trying to learn them all at once.
- Print or bookmark this page for quick reference while working in Zoom. Having shortcuts visible nearby helps bridge the gap between looking them up and recalling them from memory.
- Start with the shortcuts you use most. In Zoom, common actions like copy, paste, undo, and save are worth learning first since they apply across nearly every workflow.
Meeting37
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Join Meeting | ⌘J |
| Start Meeting | ⌃⌘V |
| Schedule Meeting | ⌘D |
| Screen Share via Direct Share | ⌃⌘S |
| Mute/Unmute Audio | ⇧⌘A |
| Mute All (Host) | ⌃⌘M |
| Unmute All (Host) | ⌃⌘U |
| Start/Stop Video | ⇧⌘V |
| Switch Camera | ⇧⌘N |
| Share Screen | ⇧⌘S |
| Pause Screen Share | ⇧⌘T |
| Start/Stop Local Recording | ⇧⌘R |
| Start/Stop Cloud Recording | ⇧⌘C |
| Pause Recording | ⇧⌘P |
| Switch View | ⇧⌘W |
| Previous Gallery Page | ⌃P |
| Next Gallery Page | ⌃N |
| Show/Hide Participants | ⌘U |
| Show/Hide Chat | ⇧⌘H |
| Open Invite Window | ⌘I |
| Copy Invite Link | ⇧⌘I |
| Raise/Lower Hand | ⌥Y |
| Begin Remote Control | ⌃⇧R |
| Revoke Remote Control | ⌃⇧G |
| Full Screen | ⇧⌘F |
| Minimize Window | ⇧⌘M |
| Dual Monitor Mode | ⇧⌘D |
| Show/Hide Floating Controls | ⌃⌥⌘H |
| Read Speaker Name | ⌘2 |
| Toggle Always Show Controls | ⌃\\ |
| Open Reactions Panel | ⇧⌘Y |
| Reaction: Clap | ⌥⌘4 |
| Reaction: Thumbs Up | ⌥⌘5 |
| Reaction: Heart | ⌥⌘6 |
| Reaction: Joy | ⌥⌘7 |
| Reaction: Wow | ⌥⌘8 |
| Reaction: Celebrate | ⌥⌘9 |
Chat7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Screenshot | ⌘T |
| Search Chat | ⌘F |
| Back in Chat History | ⌘[ |
| Forward in Chat History | ⌘] |
| New Message | ⌘N |
| Collapse All | ⌥⌘0 |
| Add Member to Chat | ⌥⌘I |
General8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Global Search | ⌘E |
| Increase Chat Size | ⌘+ |
| Decrease Chat Size | ⌘- |
| Reset Chat Size | ⌘0 |
| Close Window | ⌘W |
| Switch to Portrait | ⌘L |
| AI Companion Panel | ⇧⌘O |
| Switch from one tab to the next | ⌃T |
Meeting2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Push to talk | Space |
| Toggle the Always Show meeting controls option in General settings | ⌃\\ |
Chat1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Jump to chat with someone | ⌘K |
Phone6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Call highlighted phone number. | ⌃⇧C |
| Accept inbound call. | ⌃⇧A |
| Decline inbound call. | ⌃⇧D |
| End current call. | ⌃⇧E |
| Mute/unmute mic. | ⌃⇧M |
| Hold/unhold call. | ⌃⇧H |
Frequently Asked Questions
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