Cheat sheet guide
Final Cut Pro shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 51 searchable Final Cut Pro keyboard shortcuts across 5 categories. Start with the shortcuts for Playback & Transport, Editing, Tools, Timeline, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
- Play / pauseSpace
- Set range in pointI
- Select toolA
- Zoom in timeline⌘+
- Show / hide browser⌘⇧1
- Play backwardJ
Playback & Transport
12 shortcuts
Play backward
J
macOSJ
Stop
K
macOSK
Play forward
L
macOSL
Play at double speed
LL
macOSLL
Editing
15 shortcuts
Set range in point
I
macOSI
Set range out point
O
macOSO
Append to timeline
E
macOSE
Insert to timeline
W
macOSW
Connect to primary storyline
Q
macOSQ
Overwrite
D
macOSD
Tools
8 shortcuts
Select tool
A
macOSA
Trim tool
T
macOST
Blade tool
B
macOSB
Zoom tool
Z
macOSZ
Range selection
R
macOSR
Hand tool (scroll)
H
macOSH
Position tool
P
macOSP
Timeline
9 shortcutsInterface
7 shortcutsFrequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find Final Cut Pro shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as play / pause.
Can I print this Final Cut Pro 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 Final Cut Pro?
This reference includes shortcuts for macOS. Availability depends on the action and app version.
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