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Cakewalk is a full-featured digital audio workstation for Windows used to record, edit, and mix multitrack music projects. Its shortcuts streamline transport control, track arming, and editing so recording and mixing stay fluid.

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All Cakewalk keyboard shortcuts (Windows)

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Esc
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
`
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
-
=
⌫ Back
Tab
Q
W
E
R
T
Y
U
I
O
P
[
]
\
Caps
A
S
D
F
G
H
J
K
L
;
'
Enter ⏎
Shift
Z
X
C
V
B
N
M
,
.
/
Shift
Ctrl
Win
Alt
Space
Alt
Win
Menu
Ctrl
↑
←
↓
→

+ 4 more controls in the table below

40 shortcuts

Editing 11

Action Shortcut
Undo CtrlZ
Redo CtrlShiftZ
Cut CtrlX
Copy CtrlC
Paste CtrlV
Select All CtrlA
Split Selected Clips at Now Time S
Duplicate Selected Clip(s) CtrlD
Delete Selected Clips Data Del
Mute Clip K
Open Quantize Dialog Q

Transport 9

Action Shortcut
Play / Stop Space
Record R
Go to Start (RTZ) CtrlHome
Go to End CtrlEnd
Loop On/Off L
Audition Selection ShiftSpace
Set Loop Points to Selection ShiftL
Step Record On/Off ShiftR
Record Metronome On/Off F3

Tracks 6

Action Shortcut
Insert Audio Track CtrlT
Insert MIDI Track CtrlShiftT
Toggle Track Mute (selected) AltM
Toggle Track Solo (selected) AltS
Toggle Track Arm (selected) AltR
Delete Selected Track(s) CtrlDel

View 6

Action Shortcut
Show Track View Alt1
Show Piano Roll View Alt3
Show Console View Alt2
Show/Hide Inspector I
Show/Hide Browser B
Full Screen Mode On/Off F11

Navigation 5

Action Shortcut
Zoom In Horizontally CtrlRIGHT
Zoom Out Horizontally CtrlLEFT
Fit Tracks Vertically to Window F
Go to Next Transient / MIDI Note Tab
Insert Marker M

Tools 3

Action Shortcut
Smart Tool F5
Select Tool F6
Snap to Grid On/Off N

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EDITINGUndoCtrlZRedoCtrlShiftZCutCtrlXCopyCtrlCPasteCtrlVSelect AllCtrlASplit Selected Clips at No…SDuplicate Selected Clip(s)CtrlDDelete Selected Clips DataDelMute ClipKOpen Quantize DialogQTOOLSSmart ToolF5Select ToolF6Snap to Grid On/OffNTRACKSInsert Audio TrackCtrlTInsert MIDI TrackCtrlShiftTToggle Track MuteAltMToggle Track SoloAltSToggle Track ArmAltRDelete Selected Track(s)CtrlDelVIEWShow Track ViewAlt1Show Piano Roll ViewAlt3Show Console ViewAlt2Show/Hide InspectorIShow/Hide BrowserBFull Screen Mode On/OffF11TRANSPORTPlay / StopSpaceRecordRGo to Start (RTZ)CtrlHomeGo to EndCtrlEndLoop On/OffLAudition SelectionShiftSpaceSet Loop Points to Selecti…ShiftLStep Record On/OffShiftRRecord Metronome On/OffF3NAVIGATIONZoom In HorizontallyCtrlRIGHTZoom Out HorizontallyCtrlLEFTFit Tracks Vertically to Wi…FGo to Next Transient / MID…TabInsert MarkerMCakewalkKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 40BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH CAKEWALK · WINDOWS
EDITING11UndoCtrlZRedoCtrlShiftZCutCtrlXCopyCtrlCPasteCtrlVSelect AllCtrlASplit Selected Clips…SDuplicate Selected Cl…CtrlDDelete Selected Clips…DelMute ClipKOpen Quantize DialogQTOOLS03Smart ToolF5Select ToolF6Snap to Grid On/OffNTRACKS06Insert Audio TrackCtrlTInsert MIDI TrackCtrlShiftTToggle Track MuteAltMToggle Track SoloAltSToggle Track ArmAltRDelete Selected TrackCtrlDelVIEW06Show Track ViewAlt1Show Piano Roll ViewAlt3Show Console ViewAlt2Show/Hide InspectorIShow/Hide BrowserBFull Screen Mode On/O…F11TRANSPORT09Play / StopSpaceRecordRGo to Start (RTZ)CtrlHomeGo to EndCtrlEndLoop On/OffLAudition SelectionShiftSpaceSet Loop Points to Se…ShiftLStep Record On/OffShiftRRecord Metronome On/O…F3NAVIGATION05Zoom In HorizontallyCtrlRIGHTZoom Out HorizontallyCtrlLEFTFit Tracks Vertically…FGo to Next Transient…TabInsert MarkerMCakewalkKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 40BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH CAKEWALK · WINDOWS
CAKEWALK · KEYBOARD SHORTCUTSWindows · 6 SETS · No.01CAKEWALKTOTAL40SHORTCUTSFOR WINDOWS · SHIPPED COMBOSSETSTRANSPORT09EDITING11TRACKS06VIEW06NAVIGATION05TOOLS03REF. EDITION · JAN 2026shortcutposters.comPlay / StopSpaceRecordRGo to Start (RTZ)CtrlHomeGo to EndCtrlEndLoop On/OffLAudition SelectionShiftSpaceSet Loop Points to SelectionShiftLStep Record On/OffShiftRRecord Metronome On/OffF3UndoCtrlZRedoCtrlShiftZCutCtrlXCopyCtrlCPasteCtrlVSelect AllCtrlASplit Selected Clips at Now TimeSDuplicate Selected Clip(s)CtrlDDelete Selected Clips DataDelMute ClipKOpen Quantize DialogQInsert Audio TrackCtrlTInsert MIDI TrackCtrlShiftTToggle Track Mute (selected)AltMToggle Track Solo (selected)AltSToggle Track Arm (selected)AltRDelete Selected Track(s)CtrlDelShow Track ViewAlt1Show Piano Roll ViewAlt3Show Console ViewAlt2Show/Hide InspectorIShow/Hide BrowserBFull Screen Mode On/OffF11Zoom In HorizontallyCtrlRIGHTZoom Out HorizontallyCtrlLEFTFit Tracks Vertically to WindowFGo to Next Transient / MIDI NoteTabInsert MarkerMSmart ToolF5Select ToolF6Snap to Grid On/OffN

Windows edition · 40 shortcuts

A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Cakewalk shortcuts for Windows — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every Cakewalk shortcut?
Cakewalk has 40 keyboard shortcuts on Windows — 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 a separate edition per platform so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the Windows edition.
Is this an official Cakewalk product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Cakewalk. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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