Spotify
Play or pause
To play or pause in Spotify, press Space. The keys are the same on a Mac.
Where it works: Anywhere in the app
The player must have focus, not a text field.
Every documented variant
| System | Environment | Keys |
|---|---|---|
| Mac | Desktop app | Space |
| Windows | Desktop app | Space |
Where this comes from
Keyboard shortcuts - Spotify Support
Documentation checked on 2026-09-12. That is a documentation review, not a test run inside the application.