Which keyboard shortcuts are used to play and pause a video in the Timeline?

The spacebar is the keyboard shortcut used to play and pause a video in the Timeline of Adobe Premiere Pro. When the Timeline panel is active, pressing the spacebar will start playback from the current position of the playhead. This functionality allows users to easily review their edits without having to manually control playback with the mouse, streamlining the editing process.

Using the spacebar to toggle between play and pause is a commonly adopted standard in many video editing and playback applications, making it intuitive for users familiar with other software.

Other options do not serve the function of controlling playback directly. For example, the enter key is typically used to confirm selections or initiate actions, while tab navigates between different panels or elements but does not control video playback. The shift key generally modifies other key functions and does not directly interact with playback features.