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Windows edition · 40 shortcuts
Cakewalk Keyboard Shortcuts Poster
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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A printable Cakewalk shortcuts poster isn't published yet — the full shortcut list below is free to use in the meantime. You can also request a digital edition — a high-resolution, print-ready PDF — at any time.
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All Cakewalk keyboard shortcuts (Windows)
The complete list of 40 Cakewalk keyboard shortcuts for Windows, grouped by category. The poster itself features the most essential of these — the keys worth keeping in view, sized to stay readable on a wall.
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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Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every Cakewalk shortcut?
- Cakewalk has 40 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 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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