Keyboard Shortcuts
Master these keyboard shortcuts to significantly speed up your transcription workflow.
Quick Reference
Press Cmd/Ctrl+/ to open the keyboard shortcuts dialog in the editor at any time.
File Operations
| Action | Windows/Linux | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Save | Ctrl+S | Cmd+S |
| Find & Replace | Ctrl+F | Cmd+F |
| Version History | Ctrl+Shift+H | Cmd+Shift+H |
Audio Playback
| Action | Windows/Linux | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Play / Pause | Ctrl+K | Cmd+K |
| Play Word | Ctrl+P | Cmd+P |
| Skip Back 5s | Ctrl+J | Cmd+J |
| Skip Forward 5s | Ctrl+L | Cmd+L |
| Decrease Speed | Ctrl+, | Cmd+, |
| Increase Speed | Ctrl+. | Cmd+. |
AI Tools
| Action | Windows/Linux | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Proofread | Ctrl+Shift+P | Cmd+Shift+P |
| Format Section | Ctrl+Shift+F | Cmd+Shift+F |
Editing
| Action | Windows/Linux | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Undo | Ctrl+Z | Cmd+Z |
| Redo | Ctrl+Shift+Z | Cmd+Shift+Z |
| Clear Formatting | Ctrl+\ | Cmd+\ |
Formatting
| Action | Windows/Linux | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Align Left | - | - |
| Align Center | Ctrl+Shift+C | Cmd+Shift+C |
| Align Right | - | - |
| Align Justify | - | - |
Track Changes
| Action | Windows/Linux | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Toggle Track Changes | Ctrl+Shift+T | Cmd+Shift+T |
| Accept Change | Ctrl+Shift+A | Cmd+Shift+A |
| Reject Change | Ctrl+Shift+R | Cmd+Shift+R |
| Next Change | Alt+Down | Alt+Down |
| Previous Change | Alt+Up | Alt+Up |
| Accept All | Ctrl+Alt+Shift+A | Cmd+Alt+Shift+A |
| Reject All | Ctrl+Alt+Shift+R | Cmd+Alt+Shift+R |
View
| Action | Windows/Linux | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Toggle Whitespace Markers | Ctrl+Shift+8 | Cmd+Shift+8 |
| Zoom In | Ctrl+= | Cmd+= |
| Zoom Out | Ctrl+- | Cmd+- |
| Reset Zoom (100%) | Ctrl+0 | Cmd+0 |
| Fit Width | Ctrl+Shift+W | Cmd+Shift+W |
| Fit Page | Ctrl+Shift+P | Cmd+Shift+P |
Help
| Action | Windows/Linux | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard Shortcuts | Ctrl+/ | Cmd+/ |
Tips for Memorizing Shortcuts
Audio Shortcuts (J, K, L Pattern)
The audio shortcuts follow a familiar pattern used in video editing:
- J = Back (Jump back)
- K = Play/Pause (Kill/start)
- L = Forward (Leap forward)
Speed Shortcuts (< > Pattern)
Speed controls use comma and period, which look like < and >:
- , = Slower (less than, decrease)
- . = Faster (greater than, increase)
Most Used Shortcuts
Focus on learning these first:
- Cmd/Ctrl+K - Play/Pause (you'll use this constantly)
- Cmd/Ctrl+S - Save (build the habit)
- Cmd/Ctrl+Z - Undo (essential for editing)
- Cmd/Ctrl+F - Find & Replace
Customization
Currently, keyboard shortcuts cannot be customized. We're considering adding customization in a future update.
Printing This Reference
For a printable reference:
- Select all the shortcut tables on this page
- Print to PDF
- Keep it near your workspace while learning
Shortcut Conflicts
If a shortcut doesn't work:
- Browser extensions may capture some shortcuts
- Check if another application is using the same shortcut
- Try closing other applications that might intercept keys