Meeting Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|
| Mute/Unmute | Cmd+Shift+A (Mac) / Alt+A (Win) |
| Start/Stop Video | Cmd+Shift+V (Mac) / Alt+V (Win) |
| Share Screen | Cmd+Shift+S (Mac) / Alt+S (Win) |
| Pause/Resume Share | Cmd+Shift+T (Mac) / Alt+T (Win) |
| Raise/Lower Hand | Opt+Y (Mac) / Alt+Y (Win) |
| Open Chat | Cmd+Shift+H (Mac) / Alt+H (Win) |
| Record | Cmd+Shift+R (Mac) / Alt+R (Win) |
Screen Sharing Tips
| Tip | How |
|---|
| Share a Window | More private than full desktop — no accidental notifications |
| Share Portion of Screen | Advanced tab — drag to select area to share |
| Share Computer Audio | Check "Share sound" when sharing — play videos with audio |
| Remote Control | Give/take mouse control when screen sharing |
Breakout Rooms
| Action | How |
|---|
| Create Rooms | Host clicks Breakout Rooms → assign manually or automatically |
| Broadcast Message | Send a message to all rooms simultaneously |
| Join a Room | Host can hop between rooms to check progress |
| Close Rooms | 60-second countdown — participants return to main session |
Meeting Best Practices
| Practice | Why |
|---|
| Enable Waiting Room | Prevent uninvited guests (Zoombombing protection) |
| Set Passcode | Required for all meetings — adds security layer |
| Use Original Sound | For musicians — disables Zoom's noise suppression |
| Pin/Spotlight Video | Force everyone to see a specific speaker or content |
Pro Tip: Always test your audio and video BEFORE the meeting starts. Zoom has a handy test call at zoom.us/test — 30 seconds can save you 5 minutes of 'can you hear me?' fumbling.