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Audacity Keyboard Shortcuts Poster
A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Audacity shortcuts for Windows — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.
Free PNG is web-resolution & lightly watermarked.
Official:Official site
All Audacity keyboard shortcuts (Windows)
+ 2 more controls in the table below
+ 2 more controls in the table below
Edit 12
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Undo | CtrlZ |
| Redo | CtrlY |
| Cut | CtrlX |
| Copy | CtrlC |
| Paste | CtrlV |
| Delete | CtrlK |
| Silence Audio | CtrlL |
| Trim Audio | CtrlT |
| Split | CtrlI |
| Duplicate | CtrlD |
| Split Cut | CtrlAltX |
| Preferences | CtrlP |
Transport 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Play / Stop | Space |
| Record | R |
| Pause | P |
| Loop On / Off | L |
| Play & Set Cursor | X |
| Record New Track | ShiftR |
| Skip to Start | HOME |
| Skip to End | END |
| Play to Selection | B |
| Play Cut Preview | C |
View 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Zoom In | Ctrl1 |
| Zoom Out | Ctrl3 |
| Zoom to Selection | CtrlE |
| Fit to Width | CtrlF |
| Zoom Normal | Ctrl2 |
| Fit to Height | CtrlShiftF |
| Collapse All Tracks | CtrlShiftC |
| Expand All Tracks | CtrlShiftX |
Tools 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Selection Tool | F1 |
| Envelope Tool | F2 |
| Draw Tool | F3 |
| Multi Tool | F6 |
| Zoom Tool | F4 |
| Full Screen | F11 |
Select 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select All | CtrlA |
| Select None | CtrlShiftA |
| At Zero Crossings | Z |
| Track Start to Cursor | ShiftJ |
| Cursor to Track End | ShiftK |
Tracks 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Mute All Tracks | CtrlU |
| Unmute All Tracks | CtrlShiftU |
| Mute Focused Track | ShiftU |
| Solo Focused Track | ShiftS |
| Mix and Render to New Track | CtrlShiftM |
File 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Save Project | CtrlS |
| Export Audio | CtrlShiftE |
| New | CtrlN |
| Open | CtrlO |
| Close | CtrlW |
Workflows 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Trim + Fit | CtrlTthenCtrlF |
| Split + Zoom | CtrlIthenCtrlE |
| Silence + Play | CtrlLthenSpace |
Labels 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Add Label at Selection | CtrlB |
| Label at Playback | CtrlM |
Effects 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Repeat Last Effect | CtrlR |
| Contrast Analysis | CtrlShiftT |
Help 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Manual |
Unofficial reference. ShortcutPosters is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Audacity. All product names, logos, and trademarks are property of their respective owners. See our licensing & trademark notice.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every Audacity shortcut?
- Audacity has 59 keyboard shortcuts in total — the complete list is free to read on this page. The poster features the most essential ones, curated to stay readable on a wall.
- Can I print it at home?
- Yes. The digital download is a high-resolution 300 DPI file you can print at home or at any print shop, in standard frame sizes.
- Does it cover both Mac and Windows?
- We sell separate Mac and Windows editions so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the Windows edition.
- Is this an official Audacity product?
- No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Audacity. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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