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Mac edition · 60 shortcuts
Avid Media Composer Keyboard Shortcuts Poster
A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Avid Media Composer shortcuts for Mac — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.
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All Avid Media Composer keyboard shortcuts (Mac)
The complete list of 60 Avid Media Composer keyboard shortcuts for Mac, 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.
+ 4 more controls in the table below
+ 4 more controls in the table below
Playback 15
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Play / Stop | ␣ |
| 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) | ⇥ |
| Play / Stop (5) | 5 |
| Move Footage 1 Frame Backward | ← |
| Move Footage 1 Frame Forward | → |
| Go to Start of Clip / Sequence | ↖ |
| Go to End of Clip / Sequence | ↘ |
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 | ⎋ |
| 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 | ⌘Z |
| Redo | ⌘R |
| Copy to Clipboard | C |
| Paste | ⌘V |
| Duplicate Clip / Sequence | ⌘D |
Timeline 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Quick Transition | \ |
| Add Keyframe (Effect Mode) | ' |
| Focus Timeline Around Position | H |
| Enlarge Track in Timeline | ⌘L |
| Reduce Track in Timeline | ⌘K |
| New Video Track | ⌘Y |
| New Audio Track | ⌘U |
| Select All Tracks | ⌘A |
| Deselect All Tracks | ⌘⇧A |
Tools 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Command Palette | ⌘3 |
| Open Effect Palette | ⌘8 |
| Find (Clip Name / Locator / Text) | ⌘F |
| Open Audio Tool | ⌘1 |
| Open Capture Tool | ⌘7 |
| Activate Project Window | ⌘9 |
| Activate Timeline Window | ⌘0 |
| New Bin | ⌘N |
| Open Console | ⌘6 |
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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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 macOS 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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