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Windows edition · 24 shortcuts

WaveLab Keyboard Shortcuts Poster

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

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Apple Mac Windows Windows

Free PNG is web-resolution & lightly watermarked.

Customise this poster Pick the shortcuts, restyle the colours — download free. Get the framed-quality print Full 300 DPI, print-ready — at home or shipped to your door.

WaveLab is a professional audio editing and mastering application used for precise waveform work and final polish. Its shortcuts accelerate playback control, editing, and processing, letting engineers move quickly through detailed mastering tasks without breaking concentration.

Official:Official site

All WaveLab keyboard shortcuts (Windows)

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+ 2 more controls in the table below

Transport 7

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

Editing 7

Action Shortcut
Undo CtrlZ
Cut CtrlX
Copy CtrlC
Paste CtrlV
Delete Selection Del
Select Whole File CtrlA
Render in Place AltA

View 5

Action Shortcut
Cycle Through Tabs CtrlTab
Zoom In Fully (Vertical) CtrlUP
Zoom Out Fully (Vertical) CtrlDOWN
Cycle Backwards Through Tabs CtrlShiftTab
Zoom Vertically ShiftUP

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 CtrlS
Close Tabbed Window CtrlW

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Unofficial reference. ShortcutPosters is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by WaveLab. All product names, logos, and trademarks are property of their respective owners. See our licensing & trademark notice.

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 Windows 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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