Quick Tip: Mute Your Mic and Turn Off Your Webcam With These Keyboard Shortcuts

Ever been caught off guard in a video call, scrambling to mute yourself or turn off your camera? Instead of fumbling with your mouse, you can use simple keyboard shortcuts to mute, unmute, or toggle your webcam quickly.

Here’s a quick guide to the shortcuts for the most popular video conferencing apps:

Zoom

- Mute/Unmute Mic: Press Alt + A
- Turn Camera On/Off: Press Alt + V

Microsoft Teams

- Mute/Unmute Mic: Press Ctrl + Shift + M
- Turn Camera On/Off: Press Ctrl + Shift + O

Google Meet

- Mute/Unmute Mic: Press Ctrl + D
- Turn Camera On/Off: Press Ctrl + E

If you’re using a different platform, the shortcuts might be different. Most apps have them, but you may need to check the settings or do a quick search to find them.

Why Use Keyboard Shortcuts?

They’re a lifesaver when you need to mute quickly—whether it’s to silence unexpected background noise or jump into a conversation without delay.

They make video calls much smoother, especially if you’re switching between apps throughout the day.

Final Thoughts

Getting comfortable with these shortcuts can put you more at ease while making video calls feel. Try them out, and before you know it, muting and unmuting will be second nature. No more frantic mouse-clicking required.