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WAVELABKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · MAC · 241234567890Stop Pla…QWClose Ta…ERTYUIOPASelect W…SSave FileDFJump to …GHJKLZUndoXCutCCopyVPasteBNMJump to …MORE SHORTCUTSStart / Stop Play…Start Playback fr…Delete SelectionInsert Generic Ma…INSERTPlay Back Selecte…F6Start Playback fr…Play Back from Se…F7Play Back Until S…F8Cycle Through TabsZoom In Fully (Ve…Zoom Out Fully (V…Render in PlaceACycle Backwards T…Zoom Verticallyshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH WAVELAB · MAC
Isometric
EDITINGUndoZCutXCopyCPasteVDelete SelectionSelect Whole FileARender in PlaceAFILESave FileSClose Tabbed WindowWVIEWCycle Through TabsZoom In Fully (Vertical)Zoom Out Fully (Vertical)Cycle Backwards Through TabsZoom VerticallyTRANSPORTStart / Stop PlaybackStop Playback0Start Playback from Edit CursorPlay Back Selected RangeF6Start Playback from Mouse Cursor PositionPlay Back from Selected AnchorF7Play Back Until Selected AnchorF8MARKERSInsert Generic MarkerINSERTJump to Marker (Indexed)MJump to File Tab (Indexed)FWaveLabKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · MAC · 24BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH WAVELAB · MAC
Typewriter
EDITING07UndoZCutXCopyCPasteVDelete SelectionSelect Whole FileARender in PlaceAFILE02Save FileSClose Tabbed WindowWVIEW05Cycle Through TabsZoom In Fully (Vertical)Zoom Out Fully (Vertical)Cycle Backwards Through TabsZoom VerticallyTRANSPORT07Start / Stop PlaybackStop Playback0Start Playback from Edit CursorPlay Back Selected RangeF6Start Playback from Mouse Cursor Pos…Play Back from Selected AnchorF7Play Back Until Selected AnchorF8MARKERS03Insert Generic MarkerINSERTJump to Marker (Indexed)MJump to File Tab (Indexed)FWaveLabKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · MAC · 24BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH WAVELAB · MAC

Mac edition · 24 shortcuts

WaveLab Keyboard Shortcuts Poster

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

Edition Apple Mac Windows Windows

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A printable WaveLab 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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Choose your shortcuts, add missing ones, tune the colours — then download a free PNG, or get the print-ready PDF.

WAVELABKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · MAC · 241234567890Stop Pla…QWClose Ta…ERTYUIOPASelect W…SSave FileDFJump to …GHJKLZUndoXCutCCopyVPasteBNMJump to …MORE SHORTCUTSStart / Stop Play…Start Playback fr…Delete SelectionInsert Generic Ma…INSERTPlay Back Selecte…F6Start Playback fr…Play Back from Se…F7Play Back Until S…F8Cycle Through TabsZoom In Fully (Ve…Zoom Out Fully (V…Render in PlaceACycle Backwards T…Zoom Verticallyshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH WAVELAB · MAC

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

All WaveLab keyboard shortcuts (Mac)

The complete list of 24 WaveLab 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.

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Esc
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
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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

+ 2 more controls in the table below

Transport 7

Action Shortcut
Start / Stop Playback
Stop Playback 0
Start Playback from Edit Cursor
Play Back Selected Range F6
Start Playback from Mouse Cursor Position
Play Back from Selected Anchor F7
Play Back Until Selected Anchor F8

Editing 7

Action Shortcut
Undo Z
Cut X
Copy C
Paste V
Delete Selection
Select Whole File A
Render in Place A

View 5

Action Shortcut
Cycle Through Tabs
Zoom In Fully (Vertical)
Zoom Out Fully (Vertical)
Cycle Backwards Through Tabs
Zoom Vertically

Markers 3

Action Shortcut
Insert Generic Marker INSERT
Jump to Marker (Indexed) M
Jump to File Tab (Indexed) F

File 2

Action Shortcut
Save File S
Close Tabbed Window W

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Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every WaveLab shortcut?
WaveLab has 24 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 WaveLab product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by WaveLab. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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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.

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