Auris keyboard shortcuts
Auris has four keyboard shortcuts. Alt+A reads the latest answer or any text you have selected, Alt+P pauses and resumes, Alt+S skips the current sentence, and Alt+X stops. On a Mac, Alt is the Option key. They work the same on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity.
The four shortcuts
| Shortcut | What it does | Can be changed? |
|---|---|---|
| Alt+A | Reads the latest answer. If text is selected, reads only the selection | Yes, in Chrome |
| Alt+P | Pauses, and resumes when pressed again | Yes, in Chrome |
| Alt+S | Skips the sentence being read | No |
| Alt+X | Stops reading | No |
How to change a shortcut
Type chrome://extensions/shortcuts into Chrome's address bar and find Auris. You can set new keys for "Read the latest AI response" and "Pause or resume speech". This is useful if another app on your computer already uses Alt+A or Alt+P.
If a shortcut does not respond
- Skip and stop need the page in focus. Click once anywhere on the chat page, then press Alt+S or Alt+X.
- Refresh the tab once if it was already open when you installed or updated Auris.
- Check for a clash. If another extension uses the same keys, change one of them on the shortcuts page above.
Prefer the mouse?
The Auris player, a small pill in the corner of the chat page, has pause, skip, and speed controls. You can drag it anywhere and it remembers where you left it.
Questions
What is the shortcut to replay an answer?
Alt+A reads the latest answer again. To replay one passage, select it first and then press Alt+A.
Which key is Alt on a Mac?
The Option key.
Can I change the speed from the keyboard?
No. Speed is set in the Auris menu or on the player, from 0.7x to 2x.
Do the shortcuts work on every AI site?
Yes, on every site where Auris is running. Alt+A on selected text also works on any site you have switched Auris on for.
How much does Auris cost?
Auris installs free from the Chrome Web Store, and reading aloud unlocks with a yearly license: $9.99/year at the founding price, with a 7-day money-back guarantee.
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Add Auris to ChromeLast updated 2026-11-13. Questions or corrections: hello@heyauris.com