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⏪ Skip Back or Ahead 5 Seconds on YouTube with the Arrow Keys

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By Marlo Anderson – The Tech Ranch

Following a how-to video and missed a step? Tap the Left Arrow. YouTube jumps back 5 seconds.

The Shortcut

  • ← back 5 seconds
  • → forward 5 seconds
  • J and L skip 10 seconds

Bonus Tip: Volume with ↑ and ↓

The Up and Down Arrows turn the volume up and down. Click the video first so the keys go to YouTube.

More Keyboard Shortcuts, Explained

This is part of my Keyboard Shortcuts Explained series: quick, plain-English tips that make everyday computer work faster. Watch the whole series on YouTube and subscribe to The Tech Ranch so you don’t miss the next one.

Found this helpful? Give the video a thumbs up on YouTube. Got a shortcut you can’t live without? Tell me in the YouTube comments and it might show up in a future video.

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