The latest version of iTunes is powerful, but it can also be a bit complicated. Therefore, to simplify your work, it’s a good idea to learn iTunes Shortcuts. These shortcuts will help you navigate through iTunes faster and more efficiently.
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With iTunes Shortcuts, you can easily start and stop songs, adjust the volume, show or hide the sidebar, toggle between the new MiniPlayer, and access media libraries.
File Menu Shortcuts
| Action | iTunes Shortcuts Windows | iTunes Shortcuts Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Create a new playlist | Ctrl + N | Command + N |
| Open or add a file to your music library | Ctrl + O | Command + O |
| Close the iTunes window | Ctrl + W | Command + W |
| Open the song or CD info window | Ctrl + I | Command + I |
| Show where a song file is located | Ctrl + R | Command + R |
| Show the currently playing song in the list | Ctrl + L | Command + L |
Similar Programs: MusicBee Keyboard Shortcuts
Edit Menu Shortcuts
| Action | iTunes Shortcuts Windows | iTunes Shortcuts Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Open iTunes Preferences | Ctrl + , | Command + , |
| Cut | Ctrl + X | Command + X |
| Copy | Ctrl + C | Command + C |
| Paste | Ctrl + V | Command + V |
| Undo | Ctrl + Z | Command + Z |
| Deselect all the songs on the list | Ctrl + A | Command + A |
| Hide or show the Artist and Album columns | Ctrl + Shift + A | Command + Shift + A |
Control Menu Shortcuts
| Action | iTunes Shortcuts Windows | iTunes Shortcuts Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Start or stop playing the selected song | Spacebar | Spacebar |
| Play the next song in a list | Right Arrow key | Right Arrow key |
| Play the previous song in a list | Left Arrow key | Left Arrow key |
| Increase the volume | Ctrl + Up Arrow key | Command + Up Arrow key |
| Decrease the volume | Ctrl + Down Arrow key | Command + Down Arrow key |
| Mute the sound | Ctrl + Alt + Down Arrow key | Command + Option + Down Arrow key |
| Eject a CD | Ctrl + E | Command + E |
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View Menu Shortcuts
| Action | iTunes Shortcut keys Windows | iTunes Shortcut keys Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Switch to the MiniPlayer | Ctrl + Shift + S | Command + Shift + S |
| Hide or show the Browser | Ctrl + B | Command + B |
| Turn the visualizer on or off | Ctrl + T | Command + T |
| Fullscreen visualizer | Ctrl + F | Command + F |
| See more options when a visual effect is showing | Ctrl + Shift + F | Command + Shift + F |
| Open the View Options window | Ctrl + J | Command + J |
iTunes Store Shortcuts
| Action | iTunes Shortcuts Windows | iTunes Shortcuts Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Go to the next page in the iTunes Store | Ctrl + ] | Command + ] |
| Go to the previous page in the iTunes Store | Ctrl + [ | Command + [ |
| Check for new podcast episodes | F5 | F5 |
| Open the Store menu | Alt + S | Option + S |
| Check for app updates | F5 | F5 |
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Playback Shortcuts
| Action | iTunes Hotkeys Windows | iTunes Hotkeys Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Play the currently selected song immediately | Enter | Return |
| Move forward within a song | Ctrl + Alt + Right Arrow key | Command + Option + Right Arrow key |
| Move backward within a song | Ctrl + Alt + Left Arrow key | Command + Option + Left Arrow key |
| Listen to the next album in a list | Shift + Right Arrow key | Shift + Right Arrow key |
| Listen to the previous album in a list | Shift + Left Arrow key | Shift + Left Arrow key |
| Go to the next song in a list | Left Arrow key | Left Arrow key |
| Go to the previous song in a list | Right Arrow key | Right Arrow key |
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Others Shortcuts
| Action | iTunes Hotkeys Windows | iTunes Hotkeys Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Open iTunes Help | Ctrl + ? | Command + ? |
| Open iTunes in “safe mode” | Ctrl + Shift | Command + Shift |
| Edit the name of the currently selected item | F2 | F2 |
| Refresh source list | F5 | F5 |
| Interrupt the current process of burning a CD | Ctrl + Pause Break | Command + Pause Break |
| See more options when a visual effect is showing | ? | ? |
Among all the iTunes Shortcuts listed above, the SPACEBAR shortcut key is the most commonly used. This shortcut allows you to play and pause songs, videos, audiobooks, podcasts, and more. Spotify is another software platform where you can enjoy music. Be sure to explore Spotify Shortcuts as well.
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