Twitch keyboard shortcuts
Twitch is the leading live-streaming platform, and its web player and chat have a small but useful set of default keyboard shortcuts. Because it runs in the browser, the keys are the same on Windows and Mac. Twitch ships far fewer defaults than most apps, so this list is intentionally short rather than padded with guesses. This cheat sheet covers 18 default shortcuts for Windows and Mac.
Player
| Play / pause | SpaceSpace |
| Play / pause (alternate) | KK |
| Toggle mute | MM |
| Volume up (player focused) | Up arrowUp arrow |
| Volume down (player focused) | Down arrowDown arrow |
| Toggle full screen | FF |
| Exit full screen | EscEsc |
| Seek back 10 seconds (VODs and clips) | Left arrowLeft arrow |
| Seek forward 10 seconds (VODs and clips) | Right arrowRight arrow |
Site
| Toggle theatre mode | Alt+TOption+T |
| Create a clip of the current stream | Alt+XOption+X |
| Focus the search bar | // |
Chat
| Send chat message | EnterEnter |
| Autocomplete username or emote | TabTab |
| Cycle autocomplete suggestions backward | Shift+TabShift+Tab |
| Open emote picker (chat input focused) | Ctrl+ECmd+E |
| Close emote picker | EscEsc |
| New line in chat message | Shift+EnterShift+Enter |
Put your top Twitch shortcuts on real keys
The five Twitch actions most worth binding to a physical macropad key:
Alt+XOption+X Create a clip of the current stream Great moments vanish in seconds; a physical clip button means you never miss one.
MM Toggle mute Instant silence for ads, raids, or someone entering the room.
Alt+TOption+T Toggle theatre mode The preferred watching layout, toggled every session.
FF Toggle full screen One tap between full immersion and multitasking.
KK Play / pause Pausing VODs and clips without hunting for the player controls.
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Twitch shortcut FAQs
How do I clip a moment on Twitch with the keyboard?
Press Alt+X (Option+X on Mac) while watching a stream. It opens the clip editor with the last moments of the broadcast ready to trim and publish.
What is theatre mode on Twitch and how do I toggle it?
Theatre mode expands the player to fill the page while keeping chat visible. Press Alt+T (Option+T on Mac) to toggle it.
Can I rewind a live Twitch stream with the keyboard?
No, live streams cannot be rewound in the player. The Left and Right arrow seek keys only work on VODs, past broadcasts, and clips.
How do I mention someone quickly in Twitch chat?
Type @ plus the first letters of their name and press Tab to autocomplete. Tab also autocompletes emote names; Shift+Tab cycles backward through suggestions.
Why does Twitch have so few keyboard shortcuts?
Twitch only ships a small set of official player, site, and chat shortcuts. Anything beyond these requires browser extensions such as FrankerFaceZ, which add their own configurable hotkeys.