Somehow, Zoom snuck into our daily lives almost overnight — and it’s not going anywhere. It’s still one of the most popular free video call tools out there. We use it to chat with coworkers, classmates, and the people we love most. And using it is easy: join a meeting, turn on your camera and mic, and you’re good to go.
Zoom really took off during COVID, especially with parents, grandparents, and older relatives. Family calls, virtual doctor visits, work meetings, online classes — it became a regular part of how they use a computer.
But here’s the catch: talking to them on Zoom can turn into a whole ordeal. Half the call gets spent walking them through which button to click just to turn on the sound or the camera. Sound familiar?
Good news: Zoom’s desktop app has built-in keyboard shortcuts that can make your life (and theirs) so much easier. If the audio or video cuts out mid-call, it’s way faster to say “press this key” than to talk someone through a maze of settings menus. That’s why we put together this cheat sheet of Zoom shortcuts — perfect for anyone who regularly hops on a call with mom, dad, or grandma and grandpa.
Handy Cheat Sheet for Zoom Keyboard Shortcuts
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