:: Audacity Tips & Tutorials -> Audacity Keyboard Shortcuts
If you are using a Mac instead of a PC, unless other wise indicated, be aware that you should use the CMD key instead of the CTRL key. These keyboard shortcuts are grouped into the follow categories:
Audacity Project and Files Keyboard Shortcuts
| Keyboard Shortcut |
Function |
| CTRL + I |
Import Audio |
| CTRL + N |
New Project |
| CTRL + O |
Open Project |
| CTRL + S |
Save Project |
| CTRL + W |
Close Project |
| CTRL + P (CMD + ,) |
Audacity Preferences |
Audacity Editing Keys
| Keyboard Shortcut |
Function |
| F1 |
Selection Tool |
| F2 |
Envelope Tool |
| F3 |
Draw Tool |
| F4 |
Zoom Tool |
| F5 |
Time Shift Tool |
| F6 |
Multi-Tool Mode |
| D |
Next Tool |
| A |
Previous Tool |
Audacity Editing Menu Shortcuts
| Keyboard Shortcut |
Function |
| CTRL + A |
Select All |
CTRL + C
|
Copy |
CTRL + D
|
Duplicate |
| CTRL + K or Delete |
Delete |
| CTRL + L |
Silence |
| CTRL + V |
Insert |
| CTRL + Y |
Redo (Windows) |
| CTRL + Z |
Undo |
| CTRL + Shift + Z |
Redo (Mac/Unix) |
| Z |
Find Zero Crossings |
Audacity Playback and Recording
| Keyboard Shortcut |
Function |
| Spacebar |
Play/Stop (toggle) |
Shift + Space or L
|
Loop |
B
|
Play from Cursor to Selection |
P
|
Pause |
| R |
Record |
| 1 |
1 second preview |
Audacity Navigation
| Keyboard Shortcut |
Function |
| CTRL + 1 |
Zoom In |
CTRL + 2
|
Zoom Normal |
CTRL + 3
|
Zoom Out |
| CTRL + B |
Create Label |
| CTRL + E |
Zoom To Selection |
| CTRL + F |
Fit In Window |
| CTRL + Shift + F |
Fit Vertically |
| CTRL + R |
Repeat Last Effect |
Source: Audacity Keyboard Commands
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