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# Keyboard Shortcuts

> Complete list of BigBlueButton keyboard shortcuts for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

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

## 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 ](/docs/help/user-guide/access-the-options-menu)for more details.

## Keyboard Shortcuts

**Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows**

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="General">
    | Function                                    | Combo          |
    | ------------------------------------------- | -------------- |
    | Join audio                                  | Alt + J        |
    | Toggle Raise Hand                           | Alt + R        |
    | Leave audio                                 | Alt + L        |
    | Hold for Push-to-talk                       | M              |
    | Mute / Unmute                               | Alt + M        |
    | Open actions menu                           | Alt + A        |
    | Open Options                                | Alt + O        |
    | Open leave meeting menu                     | Alt + X        |
    | Toggle UserList                             | Alt + U        |
    | Hide private chat                           | Alt + H        |
    | Open debug window                           | Alt + K        |
    | Close private chat                          | Alt + G        |
    | Toggle Public Chat (User list must be open) | Alt + P        |
    | Open custom poll                            | Ctrl + Alt + P |
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Presentation">
    | Function                       | Combo       |
    | ------------------------------ | ----------- |
    | Activate Pan tool (Presenter)  | Spacebar    |
    | Toggle Full-screen (Presenter) | Enter       |
    | Next slide (Presenter)         | Right Arrow |
    | Previous slide (Presenter)     | Left Arrow  |
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Whiteboard">
    | Function          | Combo        | Alternative        |
    | ----------------- | ------------ | ------------------ |
    | Select Tool       | 1            | V                  |
    | Pencil            | 2            | D, P               |
    | Eraser            | 3            | E                  |
    | Rectangle         | 4            | R                  |
    | Ellipse           | 5            | O                  |
    | Triangle          | 6            | G                  |
    | Line              | 7            | L                  |
    | Arrow             | 8            | A                  |
    | Text Tool         | 9            | T                  |
    | Sticky Note       | 0            | N, S               |
    | Hand              |              | H                  |
    | Highlight         |              | Shift D            |
    | Zoom In           | Ctrl +       | Ctrl M. Wheel up   |
    | Zoom Out          | Ctrl -       | Ctrl M. Wheel down |
    | Reset Zoom        | Shift 1      | N/A                |
    | Zoom to Selection | Shift 2      | N/A                |
    | Flip Horizontal   | Shift H      | N/A                |
    | Flip Vertical     | Shift V      | N/A                |
    | Lock / Unlock     | Ctrl Shift L | N/A                |
    | Move to Front     | Shift ]      | N/A                |
    | Move Forward      | ]            | N/A                |
    | Move Backward     | \[           | N/A                |
    | Move to Back      | Shift \[     | N/A                |
    | Undo              | Ctrl Z       | N/A                |
    | Redo              | Ctrl Shift Z | N/A                |
    | Cut               | Ctrl X       | N/A                |
    | Copy              | Ctrl C       | N/A                |
    | Paste             | Ctrl V       | N/A                |
    | Select All        | Ctrl A       | N/A                |
    | Delete            | Del          | Backspace          |
    | Duplicate         | Ctrl D       | N/A                |
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Gestures">
    | Function | Combo        |
    | -------- | ------------ |
    | Undo     | 2-finger tap |
    | Redo     | 3-finger tap |
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

**Keyboard Shortcuts for Mac**

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="General">
    | Function                                    | Combo                |
    | ------------------------------------------- | -------------------- |
    | Join audio                                  | Control + Option + J |
    | Toggle Raise Hand                           | Control + Option + R |
    | Leave audio                                 | Control + Option + L |
    | Hold for Push-to-talk                       | M                    |
    | Mute / Unmute                               | Control + Option + M |
    | Open actions menu                           | Control + Option + A |
    | Open Options                                | Control + Option + O |
    | Open leave meeting menu                     | Control + Option + X |
    | Toggle UserList                             | Control + Option + U |
    | Hide private chat                           | Control + Option + H |
    | Open debug window                           | Control + Option + K |
    | Close private chat                          | Control + Option + G |
    | Toggle Public Chat (User list must be open) | Control + Option + P |
    | Open custom poll                            | Control + Option + P |
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Presentation">
    | Function                       | Combo       |
    | ------------------------------ | ----------- |
    | Activate Pan tool (Presenter)  | Spacebar    |
    | Toggle Full-screen (Presenter) | Enter       |
    | Next slide (Presenter)         | Right Arrow |
    | Previous slide (Presenter)     | Left Arrow  |
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Whiteboard">
    | Function          | Combo       | Alternative       |
    | ----------------- | ----------- | ----------------- |
    | Select Tool       | 1           | V                 |
    | Pencil            | 2           | D, P              |
    | Eraser            | 3           | E                 |
    | Rectangle         | 4           | R                 |
    | Ellipse           | 5           | O                 |
    | Triangle          | 6           | G                 |
    | Line              | 7           | L                 |
    | Arrow             | 8           | A                 |
    | Text Tool         | 9           | T                 |
    | Sticky Note       | 0           | N, S              |
    | Hand              |             | H                 |
    | Highlight         |             | Shift D           |
    | Zoom In           | Cmd +       | Cmd M. Wheel up   |
    | Zoom Out          | Cmd -       | Cmd M. Wheel down |
    | Reset Zoom        | Shift 1     | N/A               |
    | Zoom to Selection | Shift 2     | N/A               |
    | Flip Horizontal   | Shift H     | N/A               |
    | Flip Vertical     | Shift V     | N/A               |
    | Lock / Unlock     | Cmd Shift L | N/A               |
    | Move to Front     | Shift ]     | N/A               |
    | Move Forward      | ]           | N/A               |
    | Move Backward     | \[          | N/A               |
    | Move to Back      | Shift \[    | N/A               |
    | Undo              | Cmd Z       | N/A               |
    | Redo              | Cmd Shift Z | N/A               |
    | Cut               | Cmd X       | N/A               |
    | Copy              | Cmd C       | N/A               |
    | Paste             | Cmd V       | N/A               |
    | Select All        | Cmd A       | N/A               |
    | Delete            | Del         | Backspace         |
    | Duplicate         | Cmd D       | N/A               |
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Gestures">
    | Function | Combo        |
    | -------- | ------------ |
    | Undo     | 2-finger tap |
    | Redo     | 3-finger tap |
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Note>
  Exact shortcuts may vary by BigBlueButton version and browser. Always check the in-app shortcut list for the most current bindings.
</Note>

## 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](/docs/getting-started/accessibility).