VLC shortcuts: the best keyboard shortcuts for the media player

In this practical tip, we present the best shortcuts for the VLC media player.

The best shortcuts for VLC media players

Shortcuts make it easier for you to operate the VLC media player. The most important key combinations can be found here:

• With the key combination Ctrl + O you will automatically get to the "Open file" window. So you can start a video directly.
• Click the F key to go straight to full screen mode. Press the button again and VLC leaves the full screen.
• You can pause a video or start playback with the space bar.
• Shift + S takes a screenshot of your video.
• You can jump 1 minute forwards or backwards using the keys Ctrl + Right or Ctrl + Left. You can make even shorter jumps forwards or backwards with the key combination Alt + Left / Alt + Right.
• The shortcut Ctrl + P takes you directly to the VLC settings. In the "Hotkeys" area you can directly see all key combinations.

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