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EDITINGUndoCtrlZCutCtrlXCopyCtrlCPasteCtrlVRedoCtrlShiftZSeparate Clip at SelectionCtrlEHeal SeparationCtrlHTrim Clip to SelectionCtrlTDuplicateCtrlDCreate FadesCtrlFConsolidate ClipAltShift3MIXINGMute / Unmute ClipsCtrlMToggle Edit / Mix WindowCtrl=EDIT MODESShuffle ModeF1Slip ModeF2Spot ModeF3Grid ModeF4TRANSPORTPlay / StopSpaceRecord (Start)CtrlSpaceReturn to StartEnterGo to EndCtrlEnterToggle Loop Playback Mode …4Half-Speed PlaybackShiftSpaceRewind (Numeric Keypad)1Fast Forward (Numeric Keyp…2NAVIGATIONZoom In (Horizontal)Ctrl]Zoom Out (Horizontal)Ctrl[Zoom to Fit SelectionAltFZoom Toggle (Keyboard Focu…ERECORDINGToggle Loop Record Mode (N…5FILESaveCtrlSNew SessionCtrlNOpen SessionCtrlOImport AudioCtrlShiftIBounce to DiskCtrlAltBSave AsCtrlShiftSSELECTIONSelect AllCtrlATab to Transient (next)TabTab to Previous Transient …CtrlTabEnable / Disable Tab to Tr…CtrlAltTabTOOLSTrimmer ToolCtrl2Selector ToolCtrl3Grabber ToolCtrl4Smart ToolCtrl7Pro ToolsKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 44BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH PRO TOOLS · WINDOWS
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EDITING11UndoCtrlZCutCtrlXCopyCtrlCPasteCtrlVRedoCtrlShiftZSeparate Clip at SelectionCtrlEHeal SeparationCtrlHTrim Clip to SelectionCtrlTDuplicateCtrlDCreate FadesCtrlFConsolidate ClipAltShift3MIXING02Mute / Unmute ClipsCtrlMToggle Edit / Mix WindowCtrl=EDIT MODES04Shuffle ModeF1Slip ModeF2Spot ModeF3Grid ModeF4TRANSPORT08Play / StopSpaceRecord (Start)CtrlSpaceReturn to StartEnterGo to EndCtrlEnterToggle Loop Playback Mode…4Half-Speed PlaybackShiftSpaceRewind (Numeric Keypad)1Fast Forward (Numeric Key…2NAVIGATION04Zoom In (Horizontal)Ctrl]Zoom Out (Horizontal)Ctrl[Zoom to Fit SelectionAltFZoom Toggle (Keyboard Foc…ERECORDING01Toggle Loop Record Mode (…5FILE06SaveCtrlSNew SessionCtrlNOpen SessionCtrlOImport AudioCtrlShiftIBounce to DiskCtrlAltBSave AsCtrlShiftSSELECTION04Select AllCtrlATab to Transient (next)TabTab to Previous Transient…CtrlTabEnable / Disable Tab to T…CtrlAltTabTOOLS04Trimmer ToolCtrl2Selector ToolCtrl3Grabber ToolCtrl4Smart ToolCtrl7Pro ToolsKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 44BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH PRO TOOLS · WINDOWS

Windows edition · 44 shortcuts

Pro Tools Keyboard Shortcuts Poster

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

Edition Apple Mac Windows Windows

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A printable Pro Tools 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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PRO TOOLSKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 441Rewind (…2CtrlTrimmer …3Alt ShiftConsolid…4Toggle L…5Toggle L…67CtrlSmart To…890QWECtrlSeparate…RTCtrlTrim Cli…YUICtrl ShiftImport A…OCtrlOpen Ses…PACtrlSelect A…SCtrlSaveDCtrlDuplicateFCtrlCreate F…GHCtrlHeal Sep…JKLZCtrlUndoXCtrlCutCCtrlCopyVCtrlPasteBCtrl AltBounce t…NCtrlNew Sess…MCtrlMute / U…MORE SHORTCUTSPlay / StopSpaceRecord (Start)CtrlSpaceReturn to Sta…EnterRedoCtrlShiftZTab to Transi…TabZoom In (Hori…Ctrl]Zoom Out (Hor…Ctrl[Go to EndCtrlEnterZoom to Fit S…AltFZoom Toggle (…EToggle Edit /…Ctrl=Save AsCtrlShiftSSelector ToolCtrl3Grabber ToolCtrl4Half-Speed Pl…ShiftSpaceFast Forward …2Tab to Previo…CtrlTabEnable / Disa…CtrlAltTabShuffle ModeF1Slip ModeF2Spot ModeF3Grid ModeF4shortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH PRO TOOLS · WINDOWS

Free PNG is web-resolution and lightly watermarked. The printable PDF is 300 DPI, print-ready, and watermark-free.

All Pro Tools keyboard shortcuts (Windows)

The complete list of 44 Pro Tools 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
Cut CtrlX
Copy CtrlC
Paste CtrlV
Redo CtrlShiftZ
Separate Clip at Selection CtrlE
Heal Separation CtrlH
Trim Clip to Selection CtrlT
Duplicate CtrlD
Create Fades CtrlF
Consolidate Clip AltShift3

Transport 8

Action Shortcut
Play / Stop Space
Record (Start) CtrlSpace
Return to Start Enter
Go to End CtrlEnter
Toggle Loop Playback Mode (Numeric Keypad) 4
Half-Speed Playback ShiftSpace
Rewind (Numeric Keypad) 1
Fast Forward (Numeric Keypad) 2

File 6

Action Shortcut
Save CtrlS
New Session CtrlN
Open Session CtrlO
Import Audio CtrlShiftI
Bounce to Disk CtrlAltB
Save As CtrlShiftS

Selection 4

Action Shortcut
Select All CtrlA
Tab to Transient (next) Tab
Tab to Previous Transient / Boundary CtrlTab
Enable / Disable Tab to Transients CtrlAltTab

Navigation 4

Action Shortcut
Zoom In (Horizontal) Ctrl]
Zoom Out (Horizontal) Ctrl[
Zoom to Fit Selection AltF
Zoom Toggle (Keyboard Focus) E

Edit Modes 4

Action Shortcut
Shuffle Mode F1
Slip Mode F2
Spot Mode F3
Grid Mode F4

Tools 4

Action Shortcut
Trimmer Tool Ctrl2
Selector Tool Ctrl3
Grabber Tool Ctrl4
Smart Tool Ctrl7

Mixing 2

Action Shortcut
Mute / Unmute Clips CtrlM
Toggle Edit / Mix Window Ctrl=

Recording 1

Action Shortcut
Toggle Loop Record Mode (Numeric Keypad) 5

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Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every Pro Tools shortcut?
Pro Tools has 44 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 Pro Tools product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pro Tools. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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