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BigBlueButton supports keyboard shortcuts for quick access to common actions. These shortcuts help you navigate the interface without a mouse.

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Finding Keyboard Shortcuts

You can view the full list of available keyboard shortcuts within BigBlueButton at any time:
  • Open the Options menu (three dots icon)
  • Select Keyboard shortcuts
  • A dialog will show all available shortcuts
See Keyboard Shortcuts in Access the options menu for more details.

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Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows
FunctionCombo
Join audioAlt + J
Toggle Raise HandAlt + R
Leave audioAlt + L
Hold for Push-to-talkM
Mute / UnmuteAlt + M
Open actions menuAlt + A
Open OptionsAlt + O
Open leave meeting menuAlt + X
Toggle UserListAlt + U
Hide private chatAlt + H
Open debug windowAlt + K
Close private chatAlt + G
Toggle Public Chat (User list must be open)Alt + P
Open custom pollCtrl + Alt + P
Keyboard Shortcuts for Mac
FunctionCombo
Join audioControl + Option + J
Toggle Raise HandControl + Option + R
Leave audioControl + Option + L
Hold for Push-to-talkM
Mute / UnmuteControl + Option + M
Open actions menuControl + Option + A
Open OptionsControl + Option + O
Open leave meeting menuControl + Option + X
Toggle UserListControl + Option + U
Hide private chatControl + Option + H
Open debug windowControl + Option + K
Close private chatControl + Option + G
Toggle Public Chat (User list must be open)Control + Option + P
Open custom pollControl + Option + P
Exact shortcuts may vary by BigBlueButton version and browser. Always check the in-app shortcut list for the most current bindings.

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Accessibility Navigation

Keyboard shortcuts are essential for users who navigate without a mouse:
  • Tab — move between interface elements
  • Enter/Space — activate buttons and controls
  • Escape — close dialogs and menus
  • Arrow keys — navigate within lists and menus
For more accessibility features, see Accessibility.