Audacity shortcuts are perfect not only for recording student compositions and performances but also for adding amusing voices and effects. As you gain experience in audio editing, you’ll find yourself using Audacity shortcuts more frequently.
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The list of Audacity shortcuts provided below will enhance your workflow and save you valuable time. This is an easy way to elevate your Audacity skills to the next level. You can even download the Audacity shortcuts in PDF format.
File Menu Shortcuts
| Action | Audacity Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| New | Ctrl + N |
| Open | Ctrl + O |
| Close | Ctrl + W |
| Save | Ctrl + S |
| Exit | Ctrl + Q |
| Import audio | Ctrl + Shift + I |
| Export audio | Ctrl + Shift + E |
| Export multiple | Ctrl + Shift + L |
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View Menu Shortcuts
| Action | Audacity Shortcut keys |
|---|---|
| Zoom in | Ctrl + 1 |
| Zoom normal | Ctrl + 2 |
| Zoom out | Ctrl + 3 |
| Zoom to selection | Ctrl + E |
| Fit in window | Ctrl + F |
| Fit vertically | Ctrl + Shift + F |
| Go to selection start | Ctrl + [ |
| Go to the selection end | Ctrl + ] |
| Collapse all tracks | Ctrl + Shift + C |
| Expand collapsed tracks | Ctrl + Shift + X |
| Fullscreen on or off | F11 |
Edit Menu Shortcuts
| Action | Audacity Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Undo | Ctrl + Z |
| Redo | Ctrl + Y |
| Cut | Ctrl + X |
| Delete | Delete |
| Split cut | Ctrl + Alt + X |
| Split delete | Ctrl + Alt + K |
| Silence audio | Ctrl + L |
| Time audio | Ctrl + T |
| Split | Ctrl + I |
| Split New | Ctrl + Alt + I |
| Join | Ctrl + J |
| Detach at silence | Ctrl + Alt + J |
| Copy | Ctrl + C |
| Paste | Ctrl + V |
| Paste text as the new label | Ctrl + Alt + V |
| Duplicate | Ctrl + D |
| Select all | Ctrl + A |
| Select none | Ctrl + Shift + A |
| Find zero crossings | Z |
| Move the cursor to track the start | J |
| Move the cursor to track the end | K |
| Move to and open the next label | Tab |
| Preferences | Ctrl + P |
| Move to and open the previous label | Shift + Tab |
| Selection to start | Shift + Home |
| Selection to end | Shift + End |
| Cursor Short Jump Left | , |
| Cursor Short Jump right | . |
| Cursor long Jump Left | Shift + , |
| Cursor long Jump right | Shift + . |
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Transport Menu Shortcuts
| Action | Audacity Keyboard Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Play or stop | Spacebar |
| Play or stop and set the cursor | X |
| Loop play | Shift + Spacebar |
| Pause | P |
| Skip to start | Home |
| Skip to end | End |
| Record | R |
| Timer record | Shift + T |
| Append record | Shift + R |
| Play one second | 1 |
| Play to selection | B |
| Play cut preview | C |
| Play a short period before selection starts | Shift + F5 |
| Play a short period after the selection starts | Shift + F6 |
| Play a short period before the selection end | Shift + F7 |
| Play a short period after the selection end | Shift + F8 |
| Play a short period before and after selection start | Ctrl + Shift + F5 |
| Play a short period before and after the selection end | Ctrl + Shift + F7 |
| Short Seek Left during Playback | , |
| Short Seek right during Playback | . |
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Tools Shortcuts
| Action | Audacity Keyboard Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Selection tool | F1 |
| Envelope tool | F2 |
| Draw tool | F3 |
| Zoom tool | F4 |
| Timeshift tool | F5 |
| Multi-tool | F6 |
| Next-tool | D |
| Previous tool | A |
Device Toolbar Shortcuts
| Action | Audacity Keyboard Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Change Audio Host | Shift + N |
| Change Playback Device | Shift + O |
| Change Recording Device | Shift + I |
| Change Recording Channels | Shift + N |
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Audio Track Dropdown Menu Shortcuts
| Action | Audacity Keyboard Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Open menu on a focused track | Shift + M |
| Mute or unmute-focused track | Shift + U |
| Solo or Unsolo-focused track | Shift + S |
| Change gain on a focused track | Shift + G |
| Change pan on a focused track | Shift + P |
Take some time to explore Audacity shortcuts, and you’ll quickly see its magic. Mastering these shortcuts will make Audacity readily accessible to you. While other costly DAWs like Adobe Audition can perform exceptionally well, it’s worth checking out Adobe Audition shortcuts too.
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