ShortcutPosters
Promote Request an app

Sibelius Keyboard shortcuts

Get the poster

Sibelius is Avid's music notation software for composing, arranging, and engraving professional sheet music. Its keyboard shortcuts make note entry, navigation, and formatting fast, letting composers write scores at the speed of thought.

Official:Official site

All Sibelius keyboard shortcuts (Windows)

Layout
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
↑
←
↓
→

+ 3 more controls in the table below

40 shortcuts

Editing 15

Action Shortcut
Move Note Up Diatonically UP
Move Note Down Diatonically DOWN
Undo CtrlZ
Move Note Up an Octave CtrlUP
Move Note Down an Octave CtrlDOWN
Flip (stem, slur, tuplet, tie) X
Delete Del
Copy CtrlC
Cut CtrlX
Paste CtrlV
Redo CtrlY
Slur S
Repeat R
Select All CtrlA
Select More CtrlShiftA

Note Input 8

Action Shortcut
Input Notes (show/hide caret) N
Input Note Pitch (A-G) A
Add Interval Above (1-9) 1
Add Rest Space
Add Interval Below (Shift+1-9) Shift1
Tuplet (Duplet/Triplet etc., Ctrl/Cmd+1-9) Ctrl3
Time Signature T
Key Signature K

Navigation 6

Action Shortcut
Select Previous Note LEFT
Select Next Note RIGHT
Move to Start of Bar / Select Next Bar CtrlLEFT
Select Next Object Tab
Go to First Page CtrlHome
Go to Last Page CtrlEnd

View 5

Action Shortcut
Cancel / Deselect / Exit Note Input Esc
Zoom In Ctrl=
Zoom Out Ctrl−
Show/Hide Keypad CtrlAltK
Show/Hide Mixer CtrlAltM

File 4

Action Shortcut
Save CtrlS
New Score CtrlN
Open CtrlO
Print CtrlP

Playback 2

Action Shortcut
Play / Pause P
Stop O

Sourced from sibelius.com, resources.avid.com, libguides.library.nd.edu Last verified

Unofficial reference. ShortcutPosters is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Sibelius. All product names, logos, and trademarks are property of their respective owners. See our licensing & trademark notice.

Get the Sibelius poster

4 art directions — pick one below, click to zoom & compare.

Layout
SIBELIUSKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 401Add Interv…23CtrlTuplet4567890QWERRepeatTTime Sign…YCtrlRedoUIOStopPPlay / PauseAInput Note…SCtrlSaveDFGHJKKey Signat…LZCtrlUndoXFlipCCtrlCopyVCtrlPasteBNInput NotesMCtrl AltShow/Hide…MORE SHORTCUTSSelect Previous…LEFTSelect Next NoteRIGHTMove Note Up D…UPMove Note Dow…DOWNAdd RestSpaceMove Note Up a…CtrlUPMove Note Dow…CtrlDOWNDeleteDelCutCtrlXCancel / Deselec…EscAdd Interval Bel…Shift1Move to Start of…CtrlLEFTSelect Next Obje…TabSlurSSelect AllCtrlAZoom InCtrl=Zoom OutCtrl−New ScoreCtrlNOpenCtrlOPrintCtrlPGo to First PageCtrlHomeGo to Last PageCtrlEndSelect MoreCtrlShiftAShow/Hide Keyp…CtrlAltKshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH SIBELIUS · WINDOWS
NOTE INPUTInput Notes (show/hide caret)NInput Note Pitch (A-G)AAdd Interval Above (1-9)1Add RestSpaceAdd Interval Below (Shift+1-9)Shift1TupletCtrl3Time SignatureTKey SignatureKVIEWCancel / Deselect / Exit Note I…EscZoom InCtrl=Zoom OutCtrl−Show/Hide KeypadCtrlAltKShow/Hide MixerCtrlAltMNAVIGATIONSelect Previous NoteLEFTSelect Next NoteRIGHTMove to Start of Bar / Select N…CtrlLEFTSelect Next ObjectTabGo to First PageCtrlHomeGo to Last PageCtrlEndFILESaveCtrlSNew ScoreCtrlNOpenCtrlOPrintCtrlPPLAYBACKPlay / PausePStopOEDITINGMove Note Up DiatonicallyUPMove Note Down DiatonicallyDOWNUndoCtrlZMove Note Up an OctaveCtrlUPMove Note Down an OctaveCtrlDOWNFlip (stem, slur, tuplet, tie)XDeleteDelCopyCtrlCCutCtrlXPasteCtrlVRedoCtrlYSlurSRepeatRSelect AllCtrlASelect MoreCtrlShiftASibeliusKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 40BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH SIBELIUS · WINDOWS
NOTE INPUT08Input NotesNInput Note Pitch (A-G)AAdd Interval Above1Add RestSpaceAdd Interval BelowShift1TupletCtrl3Time SignatureTKey SignatureKVIEW05Cancel / Deselect / Ex…EscZoom InCtrl=Zoom OutCtrl−Show/Hide KeypadCtrlAltKShow/Hide MixerCtrlAltMNAVIGATION06Select Previous NoteLEFTSelect Next NoteRIGHTMove to Start of Bar…CtrlLEFTSelect Next ObjectTabGo to First PageCtrlHomeGo to Last PageCtrlEndFILE04SaveCtrlSNew ScoreCtrlNOpenCtrlOPrintCtrlPPLAYBACK02Play / PausePStopOEDITING15Move Note Up Diatonica…UPMove Note Down Diatoni…DOWNUndoCtrlZMove Note Up an OctaveCtrlUPMove Note Down an Octa…CtrlDOWNFlipXDeleteDelCopyCtrlCCutCtrlXPasteCtrlVRedoCtrlYSlurSRepeatRSelect AllCtrlASelect MoreCtrlShiftASibeliusKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 40BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH SIBELIUS · WINDOWS
SIBELIUS · KEYBOARD SHORTCUTSWindows · 6 SETS · No.01SIBELIUSTOTAL40SHORTCUTSFOR WINDOWS · SHIPPED COMBOSSETSNOTE INPUT08PLAYBACK02NAVIGATION06EDITING15FILE04VIEW05REF. EDITION · JAN 2026shortcutposters.comInput Notes (show/hide caret)NInput Note Pitch (A-G)AAdd Interval Above (1-9)1Add RestSpaceAdd Interval Below (Shift+1-9)Shift1Tuplet (Duplet/Triplet etc., Ctrl/Cmd+1-9)Ctrl3Time SignatureTKey SignatureKPlay / PausePStopOSelect Previous NoteLEFTSelect Next NoteRIGHTMove to Start of Bar / Select Next BarCtrlLEFTSelect Next ObjectTabGo to First PageCtrlHomeGo to Last PageCtrlEndMove Note Up DiatonicallyUPMove Note Down DiatonicallyDOWNUndoCtrlZMove Note Up an OctaveCtrlUPMove Note Down an OctaveCtrlDOWNFlip (stem, slur, tuplet, tie)XDeleteDelCopyCtrlCCutCtrlXPasteCtrlVRedoCtrlYSlurSRepeatRSelect AllCtrlASelect MoreCtrlShiftASaveCtrlSNew ScoreCtrlNOpenCtrlOPrintCtrlPCancel / Deselect / Exit Note InputEscZoom InCtrl=Zoom OutCtrl−Show/Hide KeypadCtrlAltKShow/Hide MixerCtrlAltM

Windows edition · 40 shortcuts

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

Edition
Apple Mac Windows Windows

Free PNG is web-resolution & watermarked.

Customise this poster Pick the shortcuts, restyle the colours — download free. Get the framed-quality print Full 300 DPI, print-ready — at home or shipped to your door.

Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every Sibelius shortcut?
Sibelius 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 Sibelius product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sibelius. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Promote your app

Built an app with great keyboard shortcuts? Get it into the database — a free, searchable reference page, and an optional printable poster your power users will pin to the wall.

  • Free shortcut reference page
  • Indexed & searchable
  • Optional framed poster
Get your app featuredHow it works