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Windows edition · 37 shortcuts
Dorico Keyboard Shortcuts Poster
A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Dorico shortcuts for Windows — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.
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A printable Dorico 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 Dorico keyboard shortcuts (Windows)
The complete list of 37 Dorico 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.
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Note Input 12
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Start/Stop Note Input (Caret) | Enter |
| Begin Note Input on Selection | ShiftN |
| Eighth Note (Quaver) Duration | 5 |
| Quarter Note (Crotchet) Duration | 6 |
| Half Note (Minim) Duration | 7 |
| Toggle Dotted Note | . |
| Tie Notes | T |
| Slur | S |
| New Voice | ShiftV |
| Accent Articulation | [ |
| Staccato Articulation | ] |
| Note Input Options | CtrlShiftI |
Popovers 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Time Signature Popover | ShiftM |
| Key Signature Popover | ShiftK |
| Dynamics Popover | ShiftD |
| Lyrics Popover | ShiftL |
| Tempo Popover | ShiftT |
| Chord Symbols Popover | ShiftQ |
Modes 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Switch to Write Mode | Ctrl2 |
| Switch to Setup Mode | Ctrl1 |
| Switch to Engrave Mode | Ctrl3 |
| Switch to Play Mode | Ctrl4 |
| Switch to Print Mode | Ctrl5 |
Editing 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Undo | CtrlZ |
| Repeat Selection | R |
| Move Note Up an Octave | CtrlAltUP |
| Lengthen Note by Grid Resolution | ShiftAltRIGHT |
| Open Properties Panel | Ctrl8 |
Playback 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Start/Stop Playback | Space |
| Play from Last Start Position | ShiftSpace |
| Play from Selected Note | P |
| Play from Start of Flow | ShiftAltSpace |
| Toggle Mixer | F3 |
View 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Page View | CtrlAlt1 |
| Galley View | CtrlAlt2 |
File 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| New Project | CtrlN |
Setup 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Add Solo Player | ShiftP |
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Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every Dorico shortcut?
- Dorico has 37 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 Dorico product?
- No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dorico. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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