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AVID MEDIA COMPOSERKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 58 ESSENTIAL1Step Bac…2Step For…3Step Bac…4Step For…5Play / S…6Play In …7CtrlOpen Cap…8CtrlOpen Eff…9CtrlActivate…0CtrlActivate…QGo to In…WGo to Ou…EMark InRMark OutTMark Cli…YEnter So…UEnter Tr…IOPSelect A…ACtrlSelect A…SDClear In…FClear Ou…GClear Bo…HFocus Ti…JShuttle …KPause Pl…LShuttle …ZLiftXExtractCCopy to …VSplice InBOverwriteNCtrlNew BinMTrim Lef…MORE SHORTCUTSPlay / StopSpaceUndoCtrlZRedoCtrlRTrim Left 1 F…,Trim Right 1 ….Quick Transit…\Toggle Source…EscOpen Command …Ctrl3Play / Stop (…TabMove Footage …LEFTMove Footage …RIGHTGo to Start o…HOMEGo to End of …ENDPasteCtrlVDuplicate Cli…CtrlDTrim Right 10…/Select Both S…[Select B-Side…]Add Keyframe …'Enlarge Track…CtrlLReduce Track …CtrlKNew Video Tra…CtrlYNew Audio Tra…CtrlUFind (Clip Na…CtrlFDeselect All …CtrlShiftAshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH AVID MEDIA COMPOSER · WINDOWS
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PLAYBACK15Play / StopSpaceShuttle Backward (normal spe…JPause PlayKShuttle Forward (normal spee…LStep Backward 1 Frame3Step Forward 1 Frame4Play In to Out6Step Backward 10 Frames1Step Forward 10 Frames2Play / Stop (Tab)TabPlay / Stop (5)5Move Footage 1 Frame BackwardLEFTMove Footage 1 Frame ForwardRIGHTGo to Start of Clip / Sequen…HOMEGo to End of Clip / SequenceENDTOOLS09Open Command PaletteCtrl3Open Effect PaletteCtrl8Find (Clip Name / Locator / …CtrlFOpen Audio ToolCtrl1Open Capture ToolCtrl7Activate Project WindowCtrl9Activate Timeline WindowCtrl0New BinCtrlNOpen ConsoleCtrl6MARKS08Mark InEMark OutRMark Clip (In and Out)TClear In MarkDClear Out MarkFClear Both MarksGGo to In PointQGo to Out PointWTRIM10Enter Trim ModeUTrim Left 1 Frame,Trim Right 1 Frame.Enter Source/Record ModeYToggle Source/Record MonitorEscTrim Left 10 FramesMTrim Right 10 Frames/Select A-Side (Outgoing) TrimPSelect Both Sides Trim[Select B-Side (Incoming) Trim]EDITING09Splice InVOverwriteBLiftZExtractXUndoCtrlZRedoCtrlRCopy to ClipboardCPasteCtrlVDuplicate Clip / SequenceCtrlDTIMELINE09Quick Transition\Add Keyframe (Effect Mode)'Focus Timeline Around Positi…HEnlarge Track in TimelineCtrlLReduce Track in TimelineCtrlKNew Video TrackCtrlYNew Audio TrackCtrlUSelect All TracksCtrlADeselect All TracksCtrlShiftAAvid Media ComposerKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 60BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH AVID MEDIA COMPOSER · WINDOWS
AVID MEDIA COMPOSER · KEYBOARD SHORTCUTSWindows · 6 SETS · No.01AVID MEDIA COMPOSERTOTAL60SHORTCUTSFOR WINDOWS · SHIPPED COMBOSSETSPLAYBACK15MARKS08EDITING09TRIM10TIMELINE09TOOLS09REF. EDITION · JAN 2026shortcutposters.comPlay / StopSpaceShuttle Backward (normal speed)JPause PlayKShuttle Forward (normal speed)LStep Backward 1 Frame3Step Forward 1 Frame4Play In to Out6Step Backward 10 Frames1Step Forward 10 Frames2Play / Stop (Tab)TabPlay / Stop (5)5Move Footage 1 Frame BackwardLEFTMove Footage 1 Frame ForwardRIGHTGo to Start of Clip / SequenceHOMEGo to End of Clip / SequenceENDMark InEMark OutRMark Clip (In and Out)TClear In MarkDClear Out MarkFClear Both MarksGGo to In PointQGo to Out PointWSplice InVOverwriteBLiftZExtractXUndoCtrlZRedoCtrlRCopy to ClipboardCPasteCtrlVDuplicate Clip / SequenceCtrlDEnter Trim ModeUTrim Left 1 Frame,Trim Right 1 Frame.Enter Source/Record ModeYToggle Source/Record MonitorEscTrim Left 10 FramesMTrim Right 10 Frames/Select A-Side (Outgoing) TrimPSelect Both Sides Trim[Select B-Side (Incoming) Trim]Quick Transition\Add Keyframe (Effect Mode)'Focus Timeline Around PositionHEnlarge Track in TimelineCtrlLReduce Track in TimelineCtrlKNew Video TrackCtrlYNew Audio TrackCtrlUSelect All TracksCtrlADeselect All TracksCtrlShiftAOpen Command PaletteCtrl3Open Effect PaletteCtrl8Find (Clip Name / Locator / …CtrlFOpen Audio ToolCtrl1Open Capture ToolCtrl7Activate Project WindowCtrl9Activate Timeline WindowCtrl0New BinCtrlNOpen ConsoleCtrl6

Windows edition · 60 shortcuts

Avid Media Composer Keyboard Shortcuts Poster

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

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Avid Media Composer is a professional non-linear editing system long favored in film and television post-production for handling large projects and complex media. Its shortcuts power efficient editing, from trimming and source-record cuts to bin navigation and timeline control.

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All Avid Media Composer 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

Playback 15

Action Shortcut
Play / Stop Space
Shuttle Backward (normal speed) J
Pause Play K
Shuttle Forward (normal speed) L
Step Backward 1 Frame 3
Step Forward 1 Frame 4
Play In to Out 6
Step Backward 10 Frames 1
Step Forward 10 Frames 2
Play / Stop (Tab) Tab
Play / Stop (5) 5
Move Footage 1 Frame Backward LEFT
Move Footage 1 Frame Forward RIGHT
Go to Start of Clip / Sequence HOME
Go to End of Clip / Sequence END

Trim 10

Action Shortcut
Enter Trim Mode U
Trim Left 1 Frame ,
Trim Right 1 Frame .
Enter Source/Record Mode Y
Toggle Source/Record Monitor Esc
Trim Left 10 Frames M
Trim Right 10 Frames /
Select A-Side (Outgoing) Trim P
Select Both Sides Trim [
Select B-Side (Incoming) Trim ]

Editing 9

Action Shortcut
Splice In V
Overwrite B
Lift Z
Extract X
Undo CtrlZ
Redo CtrlR
Copy to Clipboard C
Paste CtrlV
Duplicate Clip / Sequence CtrlD

Timeline 9

Action Shortcut
Quick Transition \
Add Keyframe (Effect Mode) '
Focus Timeline Around Position H
Enlarge Track in Timeline CtrlL
Reduce Track in Timeline CtrlK
New Video Track CtrlY
New Audio Track CtrlU
Select All Tracks CtrlA
Deselect All Tracks CtrlShiftA

Tools 9

Action Shortcut
Open Command Palette Ctrl3
Open Effect Palette Ctrl8
Find (Clip Name / Locator / Text) CtrlF
Open Audio Tool Ctrl1
Open Capture Tool Ctrl7
Activate Project Window Ctrl9
Activate Timeline Window Ctrl0
New Bin CtrlN
Open Console Ctrl6

Marks 8

Action Shortcut
Mark In E
Mark Out R
Mark Clip (In and Out) T
Clear In Mark D
Clear Out Mark F
Clear Both Marks G
Go to In Point Q
Go to Out Point W

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Unofficial reference. ShortcutPosters is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Avid Media Composer. 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 Avid Media Composer shortcut?
Avid Media Composer has 60 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 Avid Media Composer product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Avid Media Composer. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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