To make our webinar room more accessible for all users and to comply with the requirements of the German Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG), we have comprehensively revised the keyboard controls. These changes allow for more complete and intuitive navigation without a mouse.
This article provides an overview of the key updates for the different roles in the webinar, as well as a complete list of all available keyboard shortcuts.
For Participants: General Room Navigation
Participating in a webinar is now fully possible using just the keyboard. You can easily access all interactive elements in the room:
- Navigate between elements: Use the Tab key to move sequentially through all clickable elements such as buttons, links, and interactive windows.
- Navigate backward: With Shift + Tab, you can jump back to the previous element.
A list of keyboard shortcuts available specifically for participants can be found further down in this article.
For Presenters: Flexible Content Control
Content control has also been optimized for presenters. There are now two convenient ways to control a presentation:
- Control with arrow keys (after activation): You can control your presentation as usual with the left and right arrow keys. To do this, you must first click once inside the presentation area with your mouse to activate it.
- Alternative control (always available): Regardless of which element in the room is currently active, you can always navigate through your slides using the Page Up and Page Down keys. This works even if you are typing in the chat or using another feature.
Overview of Keyboard Shortcuts in the Room
You can also view this list at any time directly within the webinar room. To do so, click on your profile picture in the bottom-left corner and select the “Keyboard Shortcuts” menu item.
Please note that the available functions and key combinations vary depending on your operating system and role (Moderator or Participant).
Keyboard Shortcuts for Moderators
The following shortcuts are available to you as a moderator to efficiently control the room and its content.
| Action | Keyboard Shortcut (Windows) | Keyboard Shortcut (macOS) |
| General | ||
| Mute / unmute your microphone | Ctrl + M | Ctrl + Cmd (⌘) + M |
| Open the keyboard shortcuts dialog | Ctrl + K | Ctrl + Cmd (⌘) + K |
| Switch Between Content | ||
| Switch to Presentation | 1 | 1 |
| Switch to Whiteboard | 2 | 2 |
| Switch to Screen Sharing | 3 | 3 |
| Switch to Camera Mode | 4 | 4 |
| Switch to Collaboration | 5 | 5 |
| Navigation (Presentation & Whiteboard) | ||
| Go to the previous page | Page Up / Up / Left Arrow | Page Up / Up / Left Arrow |
| Go to the next page | Page Down / Down / Right Arrow | Page Down / Down / Right Arrow |
| Whiteboard Editing | ||
| Delete selected element | Del | Fn + Backspace (⌫) |
Keyboard Shortcuts for Participants
As a participant, the following general keyboard shortcuts are available to you:
| Action | Keyboard Shortcut (Windows) | Keyboard Shortcut (macOS) |
| Mute / unmute your microphone | Ctrl + M | Ctrl + Cmd (⌘) + M |
| Open the keyboard shortcuts dialog | Ctrl + K | Ctrl + Cmd (⌘) + K |
You can also find an overview at any time in the webinar room by clicking on your profile picture in the bottom-left corner and selecting ‘Keyboard Shortcuts’.