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How to Go Back 10 Seconds in YouTube

Updated on:
May 25, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to rewind and skip through YouTube videos using keyboard shortcuts.

Quick summary

You can rewind 10 seconds on YouTube instantly by pressing the J key on your keyboard, without touching the video player controls. YouTube also supports keyboard shortcuts like L to skip forward 10 seconds and the arrow keys for 5-second adjustments.


Steps

  1. Open any YouTube video and click on the video player to make sure it is in focus.
  2. Press J on your keyboard to jump back 10 seconds; the player will briefly show a rewind indicator confirming the skip.
  3. Press L on your keyboard to skip forward 10 seconds.
  4. Press the Left arrow key to move back 5 seconds.
  5. Press the Right arrow key to move forward 5 seconds for more precise adjustments.

📌 Why this matters

Knowing YouTube keyboard shortcuts like J, L, and the arrow keys lets you navigate videos instantly without interrupting your viewing flow. The J key rewinds exactly 10 seconds, making it easy to catch missed dialogue or re-watch a key moment. These built-in shortcuts work on any browser and require no extensions or settings changes, making them the fastest way to control YouTube playback. Mastering these controls saves time and improves the overall YouTube watching experience for both casual viewers and power users.
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