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{{See also|Hotkeys}}
{{Howto|set global hotkeys}}

VLC Global Hotkeys are shortcuts you can use even if VLC does not have the focus. Here is how to configure Global Hotkeys:

*Tools, Preferences, HotKeys. 
*Under the '''Global''' column, double-click the value corresponding to the function you want a global key assigned to. 
*Press the key or key combination you want
*Click Apply
*Click Save

You will have to quit and restart VLC for the new assignments to be effective.

To unset/clear a global hotkey:
Proceed as if you wanted to set a new key, but press the pause/break key.

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