SPOTIFY
Shortcuts

Keep the beat going without touching your mouse

Keyboard cheat sheet

Select a shortcut below to locate its keys.

Core shortcuts · 10

An editorial selection to learn recurring tasks first, in the same order as the core list below.

How core shortcuts are selected

These are editorial recommendations, not usage rankings. We prioritize recurring tasks, fewer mouse trips, and combinations that are easy to learn. App-specific actions are labeled.

The same layout at every screen size.

Core shortcuts · 10

SpacePlay / Pause

Cmd→Next Track

Cmd←Previous Track

Cmd↑Volume Up

Cmd↓Volume Down

CmdLJump to Search

CmdSToggle Shuffle

CmdRToggle Repeat

CmdNCreate New Playlist

CmdShiftDHigh Quality toggle (if supported)

01 — Playback & Volume

SpacePlay / Pause

Cmd→Next track

Cmd←Previous track

Shift→ / ←Seek forward/backward 15s (Great for podcasts)

Cmd↑ / ↓Volume up/down

CmdShift↑ / ↓Max volume / Mute

02 — Navigation & View

CmdLFocus Search box

Cmd[ / ]Go back / forward in history

CmdShiftWShow/Hide Lyrics (for supported tracks)

CmdAltSShow/Hide Friend Activity

03 — Management

CmdSToggle Shuffle mode

CmdRToggle Repeat mode

CmdOption↑ / ↓Show Play Queue

CmdShiftFSearch within specific playlist