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Change the volume in iTunes via simple key presses Apps
I just discovered that the + and - keys adjust the iTunes volume. Nice to have an easy keyboard shortcut for this that compliments the global sound volume keys. Oddly, the = key also raises the volume in iTunes.

[robg adds: I could only make this work when iTunes was in its mini window mode; with the full size window, the keys had no effect. The = key probably works so that you don't have to reach for the Shift key to make the + sign.]
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Change the volume in iTunes via simple key presses
Authored by: tobyvoss on Aug 14, '06 07:46:11AM

i can confirm that it only works in minimized mode.
oddly (maybe because i have a swiss german keyboard?), the increase keys (plus and equal) only work as hinted at on the numerical block of the keyboard. if i press them on the keyboard's main block, they set the volume to maximum instantly.



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Change the volume in iTunes via simple key presses
Authored by: randykato on Aug 14, '06 07:46:30AM

The Up and Down arrows work for this too (also in mini-window mode)... and easier to use without looking on a laptop.



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Change the volume in iTunes via simple key presses
Authored by: ss on Aug 14, '06 08:42:18AM

It works in iTunes "macro" mode with the keys "command+up" and "command+down"

Whether those too work in mini mode is untested by me.



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Alternatively...
Authored by: gidds on Aug 14, '06 01:52:23PM
SizzlingKeys will let you control iTunes with whatever keys you like, whether iTunes is visible or not, even if some other app is at the front. I find it invaluable for those times when the phone rings, and I don't have time to switch to the desktop with iTunes on it, find the pause button, and hit it.

(No connection other than a happy user, disclaim disclaim.)

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Andy/

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Change the volume in iTunes via simple key presses
Authored by: benjaminooo on Aug 15, '06 10:33:24PM

apple - +/- works on my MPB



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Change the volume in iTunes via simple key presses
Authored by: Beacounts on Aug 18, '06 02:14:00AM

you can use for adjust the volume key up & down narrow and 8 & 2
If shift key are down the volume up to 100% or down 0% of the power

Other hints:
Left & right narrow key and 4 & 6 key is for changing the track



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