Actions Tab
The Actions tab provides quick-access buttons for common host tasks, all usable with keyboard shortcuts. Designed for fast one-handed operation during a live meeting.
Host/co-host only.
Default Actions
These 12 actions are built in and cannot be deleted. You can customize their label, color, and keyboard shortcut.
Spotlight Controls
| # | Action | Win Shortcut | Mac Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spotlight Next Speaker | Alt+1 | Option+1 | Waits for the next active speaker and spotlights them automatically. Shows a progress bar during the wait window. Auto-disables after one spotlight. |
| 2 | Unspotlight Last | Alt+2 | Option+2 | Removes spotlight from the most recently spotlighted participant |
| 3 | Unspotlight All | Alt+3 | Option+3 | Clears all spotlights at once |
| 8 | Spotlight Specific | Alt+8 | Option+8 | Opens a participant list — click a name to spotlight them |
| 0 | Spotlight Raised Hand | Alt+0 | Option+0 | Shows all participants with their hand raised, sorted by time. Click a name to spotlight. |
| — | Spotlight First Raised Hand | — | — | Instantly spotlights whoever raised their hand first |
Video & Audio Controls
| # | Action | Win Shortcut | Mac Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Pin Spotlighted | Alt+4 | Option+4 | Pins all currently spotlighted participants to your local view |
| 5 | Unpin All | Alt+5 | Option+5 | Removes all video pins |
| 6 | Broadcast Voice | Alt+6 | Option+6 | Broadcasts your voice to all open breakout rooms simultaneously |
Meeting Management
| # | Action | Win Shortcut | Mac Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Send Chat Message | Alt+7 | Option+7 | Sends a pre-configured text snippet to the meeting chat |
| 9 | Break Titlecard | Alt+9 | Option+9 | Shows a custom break image with a live countdown timer |
| — | Preconfigure Rooms | — | — | Creates empty named breakout rooms before participants join |
Spotlight Next Speaker — How It Works
- Click Spotlight Next Speaker (or press Alt+1)
- The button shows a progress indicator — Triad Tool is waiting for someone to start speaking
- When a participant activates their microphone, they are automatically spotlighted
- The action deactivates after the first successful spotlight
Configure the wait window duration in Settings → the default is 10 seconds.
Spotlight Raised Hand — How It Works
- Click Spotlight Raised Hand (or press Alt+0)
- A dialog shows all participants who currently have their hand raised, sorted oldest-first
- Already-spotlighted participants are visually marked
- Click any participant to spotlight them
- Click Refresh in the dialog to re-sync with Zoom if hands changed
Raised hands are tracked via Zoom’s reaction events and updated in real time.
Break Titlecard — How It Works
The break titlecard displays a fullscreen custom image with a countdown showing when the break ends. Ideal for:
- Displaying break end time during a coffee break
- Showing agenda images between rounds
- Providing context while participants wait
Setup
- Click Break Titlecard (or press Alt+9)
- Enter the break end time (e.g., 14:30)
- The titlecard shows your background image and the countdown text
Display Modes
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| Same-window | Overlays the titlecard in the Zoom sidebar. Free to use. |
| New-window | Opens in a separate browser window for full-screen sharing. Premium. |
Text Template
Customize the text overlaid on your titlecard image using placeholders:
| Placeholder | Output |
|---|---|
{endTime} | The break end time |
{countdown} | Time remaining (MM:SS) |
{countdownIcon} | ⏳ Hourglass |
{breakIcon} | ☕ Coffee cup |
{endTimeIcon} | ⏰ Clock |
Example template:
Break until {endTimeIcon} {endTime}
{countdownIcon} {countdown} remainingBackground Image
Upload a custom background image in Settings → Titlecard. Images are stored locally in your browser’s IndexedDB — they never leave your device.
Custom Actions (Premium)
Premium users can add additional instances of these action types:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Spotlight Specific Participants | Spotlight a named set of people |
| Send Text Snippet | Quick pre-written chat messages |
| Show Break Image | Additional titlecard configurations with different images/times |
| Preconfigure Rooms | Preset room structures for different meeting formats |
Editing Actions
Click the pencil icon on the Actions tab to enter edit mode:
- Drag to reorder actions
- Change color — 12 colors available (Blue, Red, Green, Orange, Purple, Pink, Teal, Indigo, Cyan, Lime, Amber, Deep Orange)
- Edit label — customize the button name
- Assign shortcut — set Alt+[0-9] or Option+[0-9]
- Mark as favorite — starred actions can be filtered separately
Favorites Filter
Click the star icon in the toolbar to filter down to only your favorite actions. Useful when you have many actions and want a focused view during the meeting.
Stream Deck Integration
Each action has a secondary embedded shortcut (Ctrl+Alt+Shift+F1 through F12) designed for Stream Deck macros or other hardware shortcut devices. These are shown in each action button’s tooltip.
Saving and Loading Action Presets (Premium)
You can save your entire action configuration as a named preset and restore it later — useful if you run different types of sessions with different action needs.