Cheat sheet guide
Spotify shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 30 searchable Spotify keyboard shortcuts across 4 categories. Start with the shortcuts for Playback, Navigation, Library & Tracks, App, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
- Switch OS tabs for Windows, macOS, or Linux shortcuts.
- Use / to jump to search instantly.
- Use Compare mode when moving between machines.
- Print or save the page as a compact PDF cheat sheet.
Playback
10 shortcuts
Play / pause
Space
WinSpaceMacSpaceLinuxSpace
Next track
Ctrl+Right
WinCtrl+RightMac⌘RightLinuxCtrl+Right
Previous track
Ctrl+Left
WinCtrl+LeftMac⌘LeftLinuxCtrl+Left
Seek forward 15 seconds
Shift+Right
WinShift+RightMacShift+RightLinuxShift+Right
Seek backward 15 seconds
Shift+Left
WinShift+LeftMacShift+LeftLinuxShift+Left
Volume up
Ctrl+Up
WinCtrl+UpMac⌘UpLinuxCtrl+Up
Volume down
Ctrl+Down
WinCtrl+DownMac⌘DownLinuxCtrl+Down
Mute / unmute
Ctrl+Shift+Down
WinCtrl+Shift+DownMac⌘Shift+DownLinuxCtrl+Shift+Down
Toggle shuffle
Ctrl+S
WinCtrl+SMac⌘SLinuxCtrl+S
Toggle repeat
Ctrl+R
WinCtrl+RMac⌘RLinuxCtrl+R
Navigation
8 shortcuts
Search
Ctrl+L/Ctrl+K
WinCtrl+L/Ctrl+KMac⌘L/⌘KLinuxCtrl+L/Ctrl+K
Go to Home
Alt+Home
WinAlt+HomeMac⌘⇧HLinuxAlt+Home
Go back
Alt+Left
WinAlt+LeftMac⌘[LinuxAlt+Left
Go forward
Alt+Right
WinAlt+RightMac⌘]LinuxAlt+Right
Go to Search
Ctrl+F
WinCtrl+FMac⌘FLinuxCtrl+F
Go to Library
Ctrl+Shift+L
WinCtrl+Shift+LMac⌘Shift+LLinuxCtrl+Shift+L
Go to Now Playing
Ctrl+Shift+N
WinCtrl+Shift+NMac⌘Shift+NLinuxCtrl+Shift+N
Go to Queue
Ctrl+U
WinCtrl+UMac⌘ULinuxCtrl+U
Library & Tracks
6 shortcuts
Save to library (like)
Ctrl+S
WinCtrl+SMac⌘SLinuxCtrl+S
Add to queue
Ctrl+Enter
WinCtrl+EnterMac⌘EnterLinuxCtrl+Enter
Copy track link
Ctrl+C(ontrack)
WinCtrl+C(ontrack)Mac⌘C(ontrack)LinuxCtrl+C(ontrack)
Create new playlist
Ctrl+N
WinCtrl+NMac⌘NLinuxCtrl+N
Delete playlist / item
Delete
WinDeleteMac⌫LinuxDelete
Select all in list
Ctrl+A
WinCtrl+AMac⌘ALinuxCtrl+A
App
6 shortcuts
Preferences / Settings
Ctrl+P
WinCtrl+PMac⌘,LinuxCtrl+P
Zoom in
Ctrl+=
WinCtrl+=Mac⌘=LinuxCtrl+=
Zoom out
Ctrl+-
WinCtrl+-Mac⌘-LinuxCtrl+-
Reset zoom
Ctrl+0
WinCtrl+0Mac⌘0LinuxCtrl+0
Quit
Ctrl+Q
WinCtrl+QMac⌘QLinuxCtrl+Q
Log out
Ctrl+Shift+W
WinCtrl+Shift+WMac⌘Shift+WLinuxCtrl+Shift+W
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find Spotify shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as play / pause.
Can I print this Spotify shortcut cheat sheet?
Yes. Use the Print / PDF button or your browser print command to save a compact cheat sheet.
Does this page include Windows and Mac shortcuts for Spotify?
Yes. Use the OS tabs to switch between Windows and macOS shortcuts. For example, Play / pause is Space on Windows and Space on macOS where available.
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