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    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "what%20are%20the%20keyboard%20commands%20to%20start%20a%20new%20zoom%20meeting%20using%20the%20latest%20version%20of%20the%20Windows%20version"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "I couldn\u2019t find a default keyboard shortcut in Zoom for Windows that *directly* starts a **new meeting** (i.e. clicks the \u201cNew Meeting\u201d button) using just the keyboard. The Zoom Help Center\u2019s \u201cKeyboard Shortcuts / Hot Keys\u201d lists many actions but **starting a new meeting** isn\u2019t included in the standard keyboard commands. ([support.zoom.com](https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?ampDeviceId=0acdf080-62fc-47ee-9a57-f8fd8235489f&ampSessionId=1769299200881&id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0067050&utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n### \u2705 What you *can* do\n\nHere are some useful built-in Zoom shortcuts on Windows (current version):\n\n| Action | Shortcut |\n|---|---|\n| Mute / Unmute yourself | Alt + A ([washington.edu](https://www.washington.edu/accesstech/meetings/zoom/shortcuts/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| Start / Stop your video | Alt + V ([washington.edu](https://www.washington.edu/accesstech/meetings/zoom/shortcuts/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| Share screen | Alt + S ([linuru.com](https://linuru.com/zoom/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| Start/Stop a *new* screen share | Alt + Shift + S ([linuru.com](https://linuru.com/zoom/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| Raise / lower hand | Alt + Y ([washington.edu](https://www.washington.edu/accesstech/meetings/zoom/shortcuts/?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n---\n\n### \u2692\ufe0f Possible workaround to start a new meeting\n\nSince there\u2019s no default shortcut for \u201cNew Meeting,\u201d here are a couple of alternatives:\n\n1. **Assign a custom shortcut**  \n   In Zoom\u2019s desktop app, go to **Settings \u2192 Keyboard Shortcuts**. There, you can see if \u201cNew Meeting\u201d is listed and assign it to your preferred key combination (if supported) ([support.zoom.com](https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?ampDeviceId=0acdf080-62fc-47ee-9a57-f8fd8235489f&ampSessionId=1769299200881&id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0067050&utm_source=openai)).\n\n2. **Use OS-level shortcuts or scripts**  \n   - On Windows, you might be able to create a macro (using AutoHotkey or similar tools) that moves the focus to the Zoom window and triggers the \"New Meeting\" button.\n   - Sometimes Zoom remembers the last window state; if Zoom\u2019s main window is open (without being in a meeting), using certain keys like `Enter` when \"New Meeting\" is highlighted may trigger it\u2014but this behavior isn\u2019t officially documented.\n\n---\n\nIf you tell me your version of Zoom or if you're flexible with using macros, I can help you set up a custom shortcut to launch a new meeting!"
    }
]