Cheat sheet guide
Audacity shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 34 searchable Audacity keyboard shortcuts across 4 categories. Start with the shortcuts for Playback & Recording, Editing, Selection, View & Tracks, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
- Play / stopSpace
- UndoCtrlZ
- Select allCtrlA
- Zoom inCtrl=
- Play once and stopShiftSpace
- PauseP
Playback & Recording
9 shortcuts
Pause
P
WindowsPmacOSPLinuxP
Record
R
WindowsRmacOSRLinuxR
Stop
S
WindowsSmacOSSLinuxS
Play looped selection
L
WindowsLmacOSLLinuxL
Editing
11 shortcutsSelection
7 shortcuts
Set in point (start)
[
Windows[macOS[Linux[
Set out point (end)
]
Windows]macOS]Linux]
View & Tracks
7 shortcuts
Zoom fit project
CtrlShiftF(double)
WindowsCtrlShiftF(double)macOS⌘⇧F(double)LinuxCtrlShiftF
Ctrl+Shift+F · Cmd+Shift+F
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find Audacity shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as play / stop.
Can I print this Audacity shortcut cheat sheet?
Yes. Use the Print / PDF button or your browser print command to save a compact cheat sheet.
Which operating systems are included for Audacity?
This reference includes shortcuts for Windows · macOS · Linux. Availability depends on the action and app version.
