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Select either Default Windows or Default Mac to see the normal mouse and hotkey actions.

If you have loaded one of the alternative Hotkey Maps, then select either the EZTitles, WinCAPS, Swift or Subtitle Edit tab to see the alternative hotkey actions.

Default - Windows

Use the search box to filter the table to specific words or controls (E.G. Shot Change).

Stellar Default Hotkeys 

  DescriptionWindows Hot KeyMouse ActionComments
Top 10 Most Useful Hotkeys
Play/Pause forwards at standard speedAlt+ Right Arrow or Space bar or Numpad 2 or Numpad 5 or Numpad 8Click in video area
Step + 1 frameAlt+ Up Arrow or Numpad 3Move mouse wheel up.
Two fingers left swipe on touchpad.
Step - 1 frameAlt+ Down Arrow or Numpad 1Move mouse wheel down
Two fingers right swipe on touchpad.
Scroll Through all subtitles, make current box the active edit box with cursor. Video does not move,Page Up and Page DownScroll wheel over text columnOr click in upper or lower subtitle box
Scroll Through all subtitles one at a time. Video jumps to In Cue of new current subtitle.Alt+ Page Up and Alt+ Page DownAlt+ Scroll wheel over text columnRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Insert Subtitle at video time or after Current SubtitleCtrl+ Insert or Ctrl+ Enter or Alt+ Enter or Numpad Enter or Alt+ Numpad InsRight click in subtitle box and select Insert belowIf there is already a subtitle at the current video time, the new subtitle will be inserted after the current subtitle plus the default minimum gap. If there is no space for a subtitle, an error will be shown.
Set current video time as In Cue of current subtitle - with SnapAlt+ Plus or Numpad Plus (+)(=/+) Key
Also + key on numeric keypad
Snap to default gap if within gap window - see settings
Set current video time as Out Cue of current subtitle - with SnapAlt+ Minus or Numpad Minus (-)Also - key on numeric keypad
Snap to default gap if within gap window - see settings
Delete Subtitle and TimesShift+ Ctrl+ Delete
Alt+ Del
Alt+ Backspace
Alt+ Numpad Del
Right Click and select Delete
Position cursor in current column current subtitle boxTabClick in boxIf you click in a subtitle that is not the Current subtitle it will move to the current position (row two in subtitle widget).
If focus is not on Subtitle Widget it will be moved to Subtitle widget
Global Hot Keys
These keys work regardless of which widget is selected
Video Only Controls
Play/Pause forwards at standard speedAlt+ Right Arrow or Space bar or Numpad 2 or Numpad 5 or Numpad 8Click in video area
Play/Pause reverse at standard speedAlt+ Left Arrow or Shift+ spacebar or Shift+ Numpad 2 or Shift+ Numpad 5 or Shift+ Numpad 8Shift+ Click in video area
Play/Pause forwards at preset speed (x1.5)Alt+Ctrl+Shift+ Right Arrow
Step + 1 frameAlt+ Up Arrow or Numpad 3Move mouse wheel up.
Two fingers left swipe on touchpad.
Step - 1 frameAlt+ Down Arrow or Numpad 1Move mouse wheel down
Two fingers right swipe on touchpad.
Play forwards at variable speeds. Steps through all speedsAlt+ Shift+ Right ArrowThis control steps towards a faster forwards speed. If the current speed is in reverse this key will reduce the reverse play speed until the speed is zero and then increase in the forward direction.
Play reverse at variable speeds. Steps through all speedsAlt+ Shift+ Left ArrowThis control steps towards a faster reverse speed. If the current speed is in forwards this key will reduce the forward play speed until the speed is zero and then increase in the reverse direction
Step forwards Small Step size (10 frames)Alt+ Shift+ Up Arrow or Numpad 6Shift+ mouse wheel up
Shift+ two fingers left swipe on touchpad.
Step size is configurable in Video Control Config screen.
Step backwards Small Step size (10 frames)Alt+ Shift+ Down Arrow or Numpad 4Shift+ mouse wheel down
Shift+ two fingers right swipe on touchpad.
Step size is configurable in Video Control Config screen.
Step forwards Large Step size (10 seconds)Alt+ Ctrl+ Up Arrow or Numpad 9Ctrl+ mouse wheel up
Ctrl+ two fingers left swipe on touchpad.
Step size is configurable in Video Control Config screen.
Step backwards Large Step size (10 seconds)Alt+ Ctrl+ Down Arrow or Numpad 7Ctrl+ mouse wheel down
Ctrl+ two fingers right swipe on touchpad.
Step size is configurable in Video Control Config screen.
Step backwards Large Step size (10 seconds)and play.Alt+Ctrl+Shift+ left Arrow or Ctrl+ Numpad 7
Play in a loop around the current titleCtrl+Shift+ SpacebarAlt+Shift+ Click on the media play button
Play/Pause forwards at standard speed, enable Rehearse mode while playing but recert to edit mode on pause.Ctrl+ Spacebar
Jump to next shot changeAlt+ Ctrl+ Right Arrow Double click in shot area, Ctrl+Alt+Chift Wheel UpOnly if Shot Change timeline present
Jump to previous shot changeAlt+ Ctrl+ Left ArrowDouble click in shot area, Ctrl+Alt+Chift Wheel DownOnly if Shot Change timeline present
Jump to start of videoAlt+ Home
Jump to end of videoAlt+ End
Jump to the master Timecode displayAlt+ SClick on timecode displayMoves the focus to the primary media timecode seconds section. Up and down arrows will change video position. Left or right arrow will select Frames on Minutes.
Open Timecode jump dialogCtrl+ JRight click in subtitle box and select Go To
Video and Text Controls
Scroll Through all subtitles one at a time. Video jumps to In Cue of new current subtitle.Alt+ Page Up and Alt+ Page DownAlt+ Scroll wheel over text columnRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Scroll Through all subtitles one page at a time.Alt+Ctrl+ Page Up and Alt+ Ctrl+ Page DownAlt+ Shift+ Scroll wheel over text columnRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Jump to In Cue of previous Subtitle and playAlt+ Shift+ Ctrl+ Page UpAlt+ Ctrl+ Shift+ Scroll wheel upRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Jump to In Cue of Next Subtitle and playAlt+ Shift+ Ctrl+ Page DownAlt+ Ctrl+ Shift+ Scroll wheel downRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Jump to first subtitle, video jumps to In CueAlt+ Shift+ Home
Jump to last subtitle, video jumps to In CueAlt+ Shift+ End
Jump to In Cue of current subtitle and playAlt+ Shift+ Ctrl+ Up Arrow
Jump to Out Cue of current subtitle and playAlt+ Shift+ Ctrl+ Down Arrow
Jump Video to In Cue of Current SubtitleAlt+ Ctrl+ Home or Shift+ Ctrl+ JDouble Click on Subtitle IDPause video If playing
Jump Video to Out Cue of Current SubtitleAlt+ Ctrl+ End or Ctrl+Alt+JShift+ Double Click on subtitle IDPause video If playing
Jump all text columns to current Video TimeAlt+ J
Jump to Start of Video, All text columns to first subtitleAlt+ Shift+ Ctrl+ Home
Jump to End of Video, All text columns to last subtitle Alt+ Shift+ Ctrl+ End
Jump to first Subtitle in Current ColumnCtrl+Home
Jump to last Subtitle in Current ColumnCtrl+ End
Widget Specific Hot keys
These keys only work in one specific widget in one specific widget
Subtitle and Script Widget
Text editingAll normal text editing and selection, copy, paste undo and redo controls will operate in the current text window
Remove Cursor from current subtitleEscClick outside box
Position cursor in current column current subtitle box, Step through text, incue and outcue controls. Shift+Tab for reverseTabClick in boxIf you click in a subtitle that is not the Current subtitle it will move to the current position (row two in subtitle widget).
If focus is not on Subtitle Widget it will be moved to Subtitle widget
Clear contents of Row, but keep rowCtrl+Alt+Space
Delete RowShift+ Backspace or Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Space
Clear all text in current titleAlt+Shift+Del
Delete from Cursor to End of TitleCtrl+ Del or Ctrl+ Numpad Del
Delete from Cursor to End of RowShift+ Del or Shift+ Numpad Del
Toggle Current Row UppercaseCtrl+Alt+U
Toggle Current Title UppercaseAlt+Shift+U
Toggle Selected Text UppercaseCtrl+Shift+U
Insert Music Note at cursor positionCtrl+M
Insert em-dash at cursor positionCtrl+D
FindCtrl+ F Click on find icon in top menu bar
Find & ReplaceCtrl+ HClick on find icon in top menu bar
Enable/Disable Alt+ Letter keys for adding accented charactersF2Open File Status Dialog and select Settings Tab
Moving Text
Move the first word of the current row to the end of the previous rowCtrl+Up ArrowSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Move the last word of the current row to the beginning of the next rowCtrl+Down Arrow Select on right click pop-up format bar
Move the first word of the current title to the end of the previous titleAlt+ <Select on right click pop-up format bar
Move the last word of the Previous title to the start of the current titleAlt+ >Select on right click pop-up format bar
Move the first word of the Next title to the end of the current titleAlt+Shift+ <Select on right click pop-up format bar
Move the last word of the current title to the beginning of the next titleAlt+Shift+ >Select on right click pop-up format bar
Move all text after the cursor to the beginning of the next titleCtrl+>Select on right click pop-up format bar
Move all text before the cursor to the end of the previous titleCtrl+ <Select on right click pop-up format bar
Text Style
Toggle Italic modeCtrl+ ISelect on right click pop-up format bar
Toggle Row Italic Alt+ Ctrl+ I
Toggle Title Italic Alt+ Shift+ I
Toggle Bold ModeCtrl+ BSelect on right click pop-up format barNot all file formats or display styles support Bold text
Toggle Underline ModeCtrl+ USelect on right click pop-up format barNot all file formats or display styles support Underlined text
Set Text ColourCtrl+ 1 to 8Select on right click pop-up format barSet the text colour for the selected text or for new text entered.
Colours available may vary depending on Templates loaded.
1 = white, 2 = Black, 3 = yellow, 4 = red, 5 = cyan, 6 =blue, 7 = green, 8 = magenta.
Set Background ColourAlt+ 1 to 8Select on right click pop-up format barSet the background colour for the selected text or for new text entered.
Colours available may vary depending on Templates loaded.
1 = white, 2 = Black, 3 = yellow, 4 = red, 5 = cyan, 6 =blue, 7 = green, 8 = magenta.
Clear all style settingsCtrl+Shift+1Select on right click pop-up format bar
Set Boxing OffCtrl+Shift+2Select on right click pop-up format bar
Set Solid Box onCtrl+Shift+3Select on right click pop-up format bar
Set Ghost Box onCtrl+Shift+4Select on right click pop-up format bar
Set Solid Stripe onCtrl+Shift+5Select on right click pop-up format bar
Set Ghost Stripe onCtrl+Shift+6Select on right click pop-up format bar
Toggle text Drop Shadow on/offCtrl+Shift+8Select on right click pop-up format bar
Toggle text Outline on/offCtrl+Shift+9Select on right click pop-up format bar
Text Format and Justification
Justify Subtitle leftCtrl+ LSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Justify Row LeftAlt+ LSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Justify Subtitle rightCtrl+ RSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Justify Row RightAlt+ RSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Justify Subtitle CentreCtrl+ ESelect on right click pop-up format bar
Justify Row CentreAlt+ ESelect on right click pop-up format bar
Justify Subtitle Center LeftCtrl+Shift+ESelect on right click pop-up format barNot supported in some subtitle file formats
move left aligned row one step to the leftCtrl+Shift+LOnly applies to text that is Left Aligned.
move left aligned row one step to the rightCtrl+Shift+ROnly applies to text that is Left Aligned.
move left aligned subtitle one step to the leftAlt+Ctrl+LOnly applies to text that is Left Aligned.
move left aligned subtitle one step to the rightAlt+Ctrl+ROnly applies to text that is Left Aligned.
Move Subtitle to TopAlt+ TSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Move Subtitle to MiddleAlt+ MSelect on right click pop-up format barMove vertically to middle of screen
Move Subtitle to BottomAlt+ BSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Move Subtitle Up one rowAlt+ U or Alt+ PSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Move Subtitle Down one rowAlt+ DSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Toggle subtitle boxing on/off for current TitleCtrl+Alt+ B
Toggle between Font 1 and Font 2 in Current RowAlt + FSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Text view
Scroll Through all subtitles, make current box the active edit box with cursor. Video does not move,Page Up and Page DownScroll wheel over text columnOr click in upper or lower subtitle box
Scroll Through all subtitles one page at a time.Ctrl+Shift+ Page Up and Ctrl+Shift+ Page DownShift+ Scroll wheel over text column
Scroll Through all subtitles one at a time. Video jumps to In Cue of new current subtitle. Add Cursor to current title for editing.Alt+ Page Up and Alt+ Page DownAlt+ Scroll wheel over text columnRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Scroll Through all subtitles one title at a time.
Video jumps to In Cue of new current subtitle.
No Cursor
Alt+ Shift+ Page Up and Alt+ Shift+ Page DownAlt+ Ctrl+ Scroll wheel over text columnRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Go To a subtitle by numberCtrl+ GRight click in subtitle box and select Go To
Subtitle Editing
Delete Subtitle and TimesShift+ Ctrl+ Delete or Alt+ Del or Alt+ Backspace or Alt+ Numpad DelRight Click and select Delete
Insert Subtitle at video time or after Current SubtitleCtrl+ Insert or Ctrl+ Enter or Alt+ Enter or Numpad Enter or Alt+ Numpad InsRight click in subtitle box and select Insert belowIf there is already a subtitle at the current video time, the new subtitle will be inserted after the current subtitle plus the default minimum gap. If there is no space for a subtitle, an error will be shown.
Insert Subtitle at video time or after Current Subtitle ignoring Min gapAlt+Shift+Enter or Ctrl+Shift+Insert or Ctrl+Shift+Numpad Ins or Shift+Numpad EnterIf there is already a subtitle at the current video time, the new subtitle will be inserted after the current subtitle plus the default minimum gap. If there is no space for a subtitle, an error will be shown.
Insert Subtitle before Current SubtitleShift+ Insert
Shift+Numpad Ins
Right click in subtitle box and select Insert above.
Split SubtitleF7 or Shift+ Ctrl+ EnterRight click in subtitle box and select Split Text.Split at current cursor position
Merge Subtitles - current and previousShift+ Ctrl+ Backspace or Shift+ F8Right click in subtitle box and select either Merge up or Merge DownMerge Current subtitle with Next subtitle
Merge Subtitles - current and nextF8Right click in subtitle box and select either Merge up or Merge DownMerge Current subtitle with Next subtitle
Mark a subtitle for cut, copy paset or editingAlt+AWorks in conjunction with the File Status dialog
Copy Subtitle(s)Ctrl+CRight click over the marked Subtitle Number
or over the title on the timeline and select Copy
Cut Subtitle(s)Ctrl+XRight click over the marked Subtitle Number
or over the title on the timeline and select Cut
Paste Subtitle(s)Ctrl+VRight Click over a subtitle number
or in the timeline and select Paste to paste the titles at the current timecode.
Note: You can Paste into a different subtitle file on the timeline.
Timecode Editing
Move focus from text to In Cue to Out Cue of current subtitleTab and Shift+ TabClick on sectionOne click selects frames, double click can select seconds, minutes or hours
Increment or decrement selected time elementUp Arrow and Down ArrowScroll wheelWhen Focus is on a timecode box
Increment or decrement selected time element and ignore snap and min gap rulesShift+ Up Arrow and Down ArrowScroll wheelWhen Focus is on a timecode box
Type new time0-9 digitsWhen Focus is on a timecode box
Enter to complete entry
Select another time elementLeft Arrow and Right ArrowClick on section
Recalculate the Out Cue of the current title based on current intime, reading speed and text lengthNumpad Multiply (*)
Increase Current Title In Cue by one frameCtrl+Numpad Plus (+)In Text box: Ctrl+Wheel up
Decrease Current Title In Cue by one frameCtrl+Numpad Minus (-)In Text box: Ctrl+Wheel down
Increase Current Title Out Cue by one frameCtrl+Shift+Numpad Plus (+)In Text box: Ctrl+Shift+Wheel up
Decrease Current Title Out Cue by one frameCtrl+Shift+Numpad Minus (-)In Text box: Ctrl+Shift+Wheel down
Increase Current Title In Cue by one frame - and maintain gap by moving out cue of previous TitleAlt+ Numpad Plus (+)
Decrease Current Title In Cue by one frame - and maintain gap by moving out cue of previous TitleAlt+ Numpad Minus (-)
Increase Current Title Out Cue by one frame - and maintain gap by moving in cue of next TitleAlt+Shift+ Numpad Plus (+)
Decrease Current Title Out Cue by one frame - and maintain gap by moving in cue of next TitleAlt+Shift+ Numpad Minus (-)
Set current In Cue to be at min gap after previous Out CueAlt+Ctrl+Numpad Enter or Ctrl+ Numpad Divide (/)
Set current Out Cue to be at min gap before next In CueCtrl+Alt+ Numpad 0 or Ctrl+Alt+ Numpad Minus (-) or Ctrl+Shift+Numpad Divide (/)
Set the Out Cue of the previous title to be the In Cue of the current title minus min gap.Numpad Divide (/)
Set the In Cue of the next title to be the Out Cue of the current title plus min gap.Shift+ Numpad Divide (/)
Set current title out cue to be at video time and move the in cue of the next title to be at min gap.Alt+ Numpad Enter
Set current title incue to be at video time and move the out cue of the previous title to be at min gap.Ctrl+Shift+Numpad Enter
Move current title to video timecode and keep durationAlt+Ctrl+Numpad Plus (+)Only moves subtitle between existing previous and next subtitles. Can not change order of subtitles. See Cut and Paste to change order.
Move the next subtitle to the current video time and move all following titles to match.Ctrl+Shift+M or Ctrl+Shift+RShift+ Double Click on the first subtitle to moveUse for conforming subtitles to match video edits
Open Resync/Recut pop-upCtrl+Shift+OSelect from Tools/Timing Tools menu
or right click on Column tab an Select Timing
Subtitle Widget Only
Timecode Capture
Set current video time as In Cue of current subtitle - with SnapAlt+ Plus or Numpad Plus (+)(=/+) Key
Also + key on numeric keypad
Snap to default gap if within gap window - see settings
Set current video time as In Cue of current subtitle - No SnapAlt+ Shift+ Plus or Shift+ Numpad Plus (+)(=/+) Key
Also + key on numeric keypad
Ignore Snap settings
Set current video time as Out Cue of current subtitle - with SnapAlt+ Minus or Numpad Minus (-)Also - key on numeric keypad
Snap to default gap if within gap window - see settings
Set current video time as Out Cue of current subtitle - No SnapAlt+ Shift+ Minus (-) or Shift+Numpad Minus (-)Also - key on numeric keypad
Ignore Snap settings
Set current video time as In Cue of current subtitle but snapt to previous shotchage - If shotchange snapping is enabled.Alt+Shift+Numpad Ins
Create (insert) new subtitle and set current video time as In Cue.Alt+ Enter or Numpad Enter
Set Out Cue of current subtitle and then, if space, insert a new subtitle after the current titleCtrl+Numpad Enter
Increment Out Cue and change next In Cue (if gap = minimum)Alt+ Shift+ Numpad Plus
Decrement Out Cue and change next In Cue (if gap = minimum)Alt+ Shift+ Numpad Minus (-)
Increment In Cue and change next In Cue (if gap = minimum)Alt+Numpad Plus
Decrement In Cue and change next In Cue (if gap = minimum)Alt+ Numpad Minus (-)
Set Out Cue to current time and move next In Cue to min gapAlt+ Numpad Enter
Dubbing
Set the Current Title to have the Currently selected RoleAlt+QSelect Role from dropdown in text boxThe Current Role is the one selected on the Timeline and shown in the Media Control Bar
Comments
Open/Close a comments boxCtrl+ QClick on C button in subtitle boxClick on C button in subtitle box
Open/Close All comment boxes in the curent fileCtrl+Alt+Q
RenumberingRenumber the titles in the current text fileAlt+NRight click in a text box and select Renumber
File StatusOpen File Status DialogAlt+C or Alt+F
Timeline Widget
Scroll timelineClick and drag in timline area
Set Video to selected subtitle In Cue Double click on Subtitle BoxDouble click on a specific subtitle block on the timeline.
Also makes selected timeline the active column in the Subtitle Widget
Set a timeline as active visible column in text widget Click on timeline nameIf selected text timeline is not visible in the text widget, it will be shown in the right hand tab of the righthand column, replacing the current selection.
Editing Cues and moving Titles
Move a Title - respect min gap and snap rulesShift +Drag on the center section of a Title
Move a Title - ignore min gap and snap rulesAlt+ Drag on the center section of a Title
Move a Title - respect min gap and snap rules but push adjacent TitlesAlt+ Shift+ Drag on the center section of a Title
Move an in or out cue - respect min gap and snap rulesShift +Drag on the end section of a Title
Move an in or out cue - ignore min gap and snap rulesAlt+ Drag on the end section of a Title
Move an in or out cue - respect min gap and snap rules but push adjacent TitlesAlt+ Shift+ Drag on the end section of a Title
Timeline Dragging
Drag one subtitle on timeline Shift+ Click and dragMoves a single subtitle and updates the In and Out Cue. Subtitle can't be moved past Next or Previous subtitles.
Drag all subtitles on a timeline Ctrl+ Shift+ Click and dragMoves all the subtitle on the timeline and updates the In and Out Cues in the subtitle file.
Drag all subtitles on the timeline from selected subtitle Alt+ Ctrl+ Click and dragMoves all the subtitle on the timeline from (and including) the selected subtitle and updates the In and Out Cues in the subtitle file.
Time aligning
Align selected subtitle to current video time and shift all following subtitles on the current timeline Shift+ Double Click on selected SubtitleMoves the current subtitle's In Cue to match the current video time. All subsequent subtitle times are updated to match the change
Align selected subtitle to current video time and shift all following subtitles on ALL timelines Ctrl+Shift+ Double Click on selected SubtitleMoves the current subtitle's In Cue to match the current video time. All subsequent subtitle times are updated to match the change
Edit shot changes
Insert a new Shot Change at the current video timeShift+F12Right Click on Timeline and select Insert
Remove a shotchange at, or close to, the current video timeCtrl+F12Right click on timeline and select DeleteDelete option will not be visible if there is no curreent shot change near the current video time.
Move a shot change-Shift+Drag on the shotchange line in the shotchange track on the timeline
Zoom
Zoom TimelineCtrl+Shift+Scrollwheel
Timecode Widget
Select timecode element (Hours, Mins, Seconds or Frames)Left Arrow and Right Arrows (once an element has been selected)Click on element
Edit timeUp Arrow and Down Arrow keysMouse wheelTimecode doesn't wrap to other elements.
Enter TimeNumeric keysInvalid entries prevented (EG 44 frames)
Accept changeEnterClick out
Abandon changeEsc Reverts to previous time
Jump to Seconds section of Timecode WidgetAlt+ S
Copy the current media time to the clipboardCtrl+Shift+Q
Audio Recording Widget
Start/Stop Recording (keep recording if stopped early)Ctrl+ D or F12Click on Record or Stop ButtonCtrl+ Shift+ D will record and on Stop keep partial recordings.
Abandon RecordingEsc while recordingClick on Record or Stop Button
Loop Record current text blockAlt+Shift+F12Alt+Shift+Click on Record button
Record multiple text blocks Alt+F12Alt+Click on Record button
Stop Recording and store resultCtrl+ Shift+ DStop and keep a recording that you want to stop short of the full length.
Play Recorded Audio TakeDouble click on waveform or click on play button on waveform (Play button appears on hover)Recorded Audio Take Only
Mark In point for recordingAlt+VClick on [ icon on media control bar or
Shift Drag red marker on top row of timeline
Use to Mark a section to record in one Take.
This can be less than one title or several titles,
Mark Out point for recordingAlt+Shift+VClick on ] icon on media control bar or
Shift Drag red marker on top row of timeline
Use to Mark a section to record in one Take.
This can be less than one title or several titles,
Play Program and recorded Audio TakePlay Video or Click on play button on Title (Play button appears on hover)Plays mixed audio from 1 second before AD audio to one second after using Pan and Fade settings
Auto TrimAudio is trimmed automatically on record if Auto Trim option is on.
To trim manually hover over the audio waveform and click on the trim (scissors) button that pops up, or Shift+ Double click on the waveform.
Looks for audio silence at ends ant moves envelope to calculated trim position, Doesn't execute actual trim (See Trim Button)
Edit Trim PositionsShift+ Drag trim markers on left and right ends of audio waveforms on the timeline
Move recorded Audio Take's EnvelopeShift+ Drag trim middle section of audio waveforms on the timelineMoves whole envelope within the constraints of the In and Out Cues of the subtitle (Script text)
Fade LevelShift+ Drag Fade markers on Fade waveform
Change audio level (gain) of an audio TakeHover over the waveform mute button and a level slider will pop-up.
Set Default Fade values Right click on Title and select Fade - Reset Fade
Conform single audio TakeAlt+ Double click on the audio waveform or right click on the waveform and select Conform Take
Conform all audio Takes for a TitleAlt+ Double click on the Title text box or right click on the Title text box and select Conform Audio
Mute/Unmute audioHover over the audio waveform and click on the mute button that pops up.
Delete Audios Delete single Take
Right click on waveform and select Delete Take or click on the Delete button when you hover over the waveform.Only applies to current audio element.
Delete all muted takes for a TitleRight click on the Title and select Delete/Delete muted Takes
Delete all muted takes for a Role
Right click on the Role row and select Remove muted Takes
Delete all muted takes for a whole file
Right click on the File row header and select Remove muted Takes
Synthetic Voices
Spreak the current title with the currently selected VoiceCtrl+ K ot F4Click on the Speaker Icon on the media controller widet
Speak all titles with no audio using the selected voice(s)Alt+ Shift+ K or Ctrl+ F4Shift+ Click on the Speaker Icon on the media controller widet
Speak all titles using the selected voice(s)Ctrl+K or Shift+ F4Ctrl+ Click on the Speaker Icon on the media controller widet
Video Widget
Zoom
Play/pause videoClick in video window
Zoom Video to full screenF10Click on full screen icon in video widget
Full screen modeF11
Zoom to fitClick on zoom icon at right hand end of top bar.
Script OverlayToggle AD and Dubbing script overlays On and OffAlt+ HRight click on script overlay and select Overlays/Script Overlay/Hide or Unhide
Web Search Widget
Look up Selected Text using GoogleAlt+G
Look up Selected Text on WiklipediaAlt+W
Translate Selected text using Google TranslateAlt+Shift+T
System Specific
Display configuration pop-upRignt click in widget and select Settings
Rehearse Mode On/OffF9Click on Rehearse mode switch on top menu bar
Toggle Dashboard display On or OffCtrl+Alt+DClick on Dashboard in top menu
Open Help pages in new tab F1Select from menu
Add an existing subtitle or script File to the current ProjectCtrl+OUse Files, Textfiles, Add to Project menu
Add a new blank subtitle or script file to the current ProjectAlt+OUse Files, Textfiles, New menu
Print the current subtitle or script fileCtrl+PUse Ctrl+P a second time to open Chrome print dialog.

 * Except Over Text Widgets

Default - Mac

Use the search box to filter the table to specific words or controls (E.G. Shot Change).

Stellar Default Hotkeys for Mac.

  DescriptionMac Hot KeyMac Mouse ActionComments
Top 10 Most Useful Hotkeys
Play/Pause forwards at standard speedOpt+ Right Arrow or Space barClick in video area
Step + 1 frameOpt+ Up ArrowMove mouse wheel up.
Two fingers left swipe on touchpad.
Step - 1 frameOpt+ Down ArrowMove mouse wheel down
Two fingers right swipe on touchpad.
Scroll Through all subtitles, make current box the active edit box with cursor. Video does not move,Fn + Up/Down ArrowScroll wheel over text columnOr click in upper or lower subtitle box
Scroll Through all subtitles one at a time. Video jumps to In Cue of new current subtitle.Opt+ Fn+ Up/Down ArrowOpt+ Scroll wheel over text columnRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Insert Subtitle at video time or after Current SubtitleCtrl+ Ins or Ctrl+ Return or Opt+ ReturnRight click in subtitle box and select Insert belowIf there is already a subtitle at the current video time, the new subtitle will be inserted after the current subtitle plus the default minimum gap. If there is no space for a subtitle, an error will be shown.
Set current video time as In Cue of current subtitle - with SnapOpt+ Plus Key (=/+) or Numpad Plus(=/+) Key
Also + key on numeric keypad
Snap to default gap if within gap window - see settings
Set current video time as Out Cue of current subtitle - with SnapOpt+ Shift+ Minus Key (-) or Numpad MinusAlso - key on numeric keypad
Snap to default gap if within gap window - see settings
Delete Subtitle and TimesCtrl+ Shift+ Fn+ DeleteRight Click and select Delete
Position cursor in current column current subtitle boxTabClick in boxIf you click in a subtitle that is not the Current subtitle it will move to the current position (row two in subtitle widget).
If focus is not on Subtitle Widget it will be moved to Subtitle widget
Global Hot Keys
These keys work regardless of which widget is selected
Video Only Controls
Play/Pause forwards at standard speedOpt+ Right Arrow or Space barClick in video area
Play/Pause reverse at standard speedOpt+ Left Arrow or Shift+ SpacebarShift+ Click in video area
Play/Pause forwards at preset speed (x1.5)Opt+Ctrl+Shift+ Right Arrow
Step + 1 frameOpt+ Up ArrowMove mouse wheel up.
Two fingers left swipe on touchpad.
Step - 1 frameOpt+ Down ArrowMove mouse wheel down
Two fingers right swipe on touchpad.
Play forwards at variable speeds. Steps through all speedsOpt+ Shift+ Right ArrowThis control steps towards a faster forwards speed. If the current speed is in reverse this key will reduce the reverse play speed until the speed is zero and then increase in the forward direction.
Play reverse at variable speeds. Steps through all speedsOpt+ Shift+ Left ArrowThis control steps towards a faster reverse speed. If the current speed is in forwards this key will reduce the forward play speed until the speed is zero and then increase in the reverse direction
Step forwards Small Step size (10 frames)Opt+ Shift+ Up ArrowShift+ mouse wheel up
Shift+ two fingers left swipe on touchpad.
Step size is configurable in Video Control Config screen.
Step backwards Small Step size (10 frames)Opt+ Shift+ Down ArrowShift+ mouse wheel down
Shift+ two fingers right swipe on touchpad.
Step size is configurable in Video Control Config screen.
Step forwards Large Step size (10 seconds)Opt+ Ctrl+ Up ArrowCtrl+ mouse wheel up
Ctrl+ two fingers left swipe on touchpad.
Step size is configurable in Video Control Config screen.
Step backwards Large Step size (10 seconds)Opt+ Ctrl+ Down ArrowCtrl+ mouse wheel down
Ctrl+ two fingers right swipe on touchpad.
Step size is configurable in Video Control Config screen.
Step backwards Large Step size (10 seconds)and play.Opt+Ctrl+Shift+ left Arrow
Play in a loop around the current titleCtrl+Shift+ SpacebarOpt+Shift+ Click on the media play button
Play/Pause forwards at standard speed, enable Rehearse mode while playing but recert to edit mode on pause.Ctrl+ Spacebar
Jump to next shot changeOpt+ Ctrl+ Right ArrowOpt+Shift+Ctrl+ mouse wheel down, Double click in shot areaOnly if Shot Change timeline present
Jump to previous shot changeOpt+ Ctrl+ Left ArrowOpt+Shift+Ctrl+ mouse wheel up, Double click in shot areaOnly if Shot Change timeline present
Jump to start of videoOpt+ Fn+ Left Arrow
Jump to end of videoOpt+ Fn+ Right Arrow
Jump to the master Timecode displayOpt+ SClick on timecode displayMoves the focus to the primary media timecode seconds section. Up and down arrows will change video position. Left or right arrow will select Frames on Minutes.
Open Timecode jump dialogCtrl+ JRight click in subtitle box and select Go To
Video and Text Controls
Scroll Through all subtitles one at a time. Video jumps to In Cue of new current subtitle.Opt+ Fn+ Up/Down ArrowOpt+ Scroll wheel over text columnRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Scroll Through all subtitles one page at a time.Opt+ Ctrl+ Fn+ Up/Down ArrowOpt+ Shift+ Scroll wheel over text columnRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Jump to In Cue of previous Subtitle and playOpt+ Ctrl+ Shift+ Fn+ Up ArrowOpt+ Ctrl+ Shift+ Scroll wheel upRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Jump to In Cue of Next Subtitle and playOpt+ Ctrl+ Shift+ Fn+ Down ArrowOpt+ Ctrl+ Shift+ Scroll wheel downRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Jump to first subtitle, video jumps to In CueOpt+ Shift+ Fn+ Left Arrow
Jump to last subtitle, video jumps to In CueOpt+ Shift+ Fn+ Right Arrow
Jump to In Cue of current subtitle and playOpt+ Shift+ Fn+ Up Arrow
Jump to Out Cue of current subtitle and playOpt+ Shift+ Fn+ Down Arrow
Jump Video to In Cue of Current SubtitleOpt+ Ctrl+ Fn+ Left ArrowDouble Click on Subtitle IDPause video If playing
Jump Video to Out Cue of Current SubtitleOpt+ Ctrl+ Fn+ Right ArrowShift+ Double Click on subtitle IDPause video If playing
Jump all text columns to current Video TimeOpt+ J
Jump to Start of Video, All text columns to first subtitleOpt+ Ctrl+ Shift+ Fn+ Left Arrow
Jump to End of Video, All text columns to last subtitle Opt+ Ctrl+ Shift+ Fn+ Right Arrow
Jump to first Subtitle in Current ColumnCtrl+Home
Jump to last Subtitle in Current ColumnCtrl+ End
Widget Specific Hot keys
These keys only work in one specific widget in one specific widget
Subtitle and Script Widget
Text editingAll normal text editing and selection, copy, paste undo and redo controls will operate in the current text window
Remove Cursor from current subtitleEscClick outside box
Position cursor in current column current subtitle box, Step through text, incue and outcue controls. Shift+Tab for reverseTabClick in boxIf you click in a subtitle that is not the Current subtitle it will move to the current position (row two in subtitle widget).
If focus is not on Subtitle Widget it will be moved to Subtitle widget
Clear contents of Row, but keep rowCtrl+Opt+Spacebar
Delete RowCtrl+Opt+shift+Spacebar
Clear all text in current title
Delete from Cursor to End of TitleCtrl+ Del or Ctrl+ Numpad Del
Delete from Cursor to End of RowShift+ Del or Shift+ Numpad Del
Toggle Current Row UppercaseCtrl+Opt+U
Toggle Current Title UppercaseOpt+Shift+ U
Toggle Selected Text UppercaseCtrl+Shift+ U
Insert Music Note at cursor positionCtrl+M
Insert em-dash at cursor positionCtrl+D
FindCtrl+ F Click on find icon in top menu bar
Find & ReplaceCtrl+ HClick on find icon in top menu bar
Enable/Disable Alt+ Letter keys for adding accented charactersF2
Moving Text
Move the first word of the current row to the end of the previous rowCtrl+<Select on right click pop-up format bar
Move the last word of the current row to the beginning of the next rowCtrl+>Select on right click pop-up format bar
Move the first word of the current title to the end of the previous titleOpt+ <Select on right click pop-up format bar
Move the last word of the Previous title to the start of the current titleOpt+ <Select on right click pop-up format bar
Move the first word of the Next title to the end of the current titleOpt+Shift+ <Select on right click pop-up format bar
Move the last word of the current title to the beginning of the next titleOpt+Shift+ >Select on right click pop-up format bar
Move all text after the cursor to the beginning of the next titleCtrl+Shift+ >Select on right click pop-up format bar
Move all text before the cursor to the end of the previous titleCtrl+Shift+ <Select on right click pop-up format bar
Text Style
Toggle Italic modeCmd + ISelect on right click pop-up format bar
Toggle Row Italic Opt+ Ctrl+ I
Toggle Title Italic Opt+ Shift+ I
Toggle Bold ModeCmd+ BSelect on right click pop-up format barNot all file formats or display styles support Bold text
Toggle Underline ModeCmd+ U Select on right click pop-up format barNot all file formats or display styles support Underlined text
Set Text ColourCtrl+ 1 to 8Select on right click pop-up format barSet the text colour for the selected text or for new text entered.
Colours available may vary depending on Templates loaded.
1 = white, 2 = Black, 3 = yellow, 4 = red, 5 = cyan, 6 =blue, 7 = green, 8 = magenta.
Set Background ColourOpt+ 1 to 8Select on right click pop-up format barSet the background colour for the selected text or for new text entered.
Colours available may vary depending on Templates loaded.
1 = white, 2 = Black, 3 = yellow, 4 = red, 5 = cyan, 6 =blue, 7 = green, 8 = magenta.
Clear all style settingsCtrl+Shift+1Select on right click pop-up format bar
Set Boxing OffCtrl+Shift+2Select on right click pop-up format bar
Set Solid Box onCtrl+Shift+3Select on right click pop-up format bar
Set Ghost Box onCtrl+Shift+4Select on right click pop-up format bar
Set Solid Stripe onCtrl+Shift+5Select on right click pop-up format bar
Set Ghost Stripe onCtrl+Shift+6Select on right click pop-up format bar
Toggle text Drop Shadow on/offCtrl+Shift+8Select on right click pop-up format bar
Toggle text Outline on/offCtrl+Shift+9Select on right click pop-up format bar
Text Format and Justification
Justify Subtitle leftCtrl+ LSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Justify Row LeftCtrl+ 1 to 8Select on right click pop-up format bar
Justify Subtitle rightCtrl+ 1 to 8Select on right click pop-up format bar
Justify Row RightCtrl+ 1 to 8Select on right click pop-up format bar
Justify Subtitle CentreCtrl+ ESelect on right click pop-up format bar
Justify Row CentreOpt+ E (creates symbol)Select on right click pop-up format bar
Justify Subtitle Center LeftCtrl+Shift+ENot supported in some subtitle file formats
move left aligned row one step to the leftCtrl+Shift+LOnly applies to text that is Left Aligned.
move left aligned row one step to the rightCtrl+Shift+ROnly applies to text that is Left Aligned.
move left aligned subtitle one step to the leftOpt+Ctrl+LOnly applies to text that is Left Aligned.
move left aligned subtitle one step to the rightOpt+Ctrl+ROnly applies to text that is Left Aligned.
Move Subtitle to TopOpt+ TSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Move Subtitle to MiddleOpt+ M Select on right click pop-up format barMove vertically to middle of screen
Move Subtitle to BottomOpt+ BSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Move Subtitle Up one row Opt+ PSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Move Subtitle Down one rowOpt+ D Select on right click pop-up format bar
Toggle subtitle boxing on/off for current TitleCtrl+Opt+ B
Toggle between Font 1 and Font 2 in Current RowOpt+ FSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Text view
Scroll Through all subtitles, make current box the active edit box with cursor. Video does not move,Fn + Up/Down ArrowScroll wheel over text columnOr click in upper or lower subtitle box
Scroll Through all subtitles one page at a time.Ctrl+Shift+ Fn + Up/Down ArrowShift+ Scroll wheel over text column
Scroll Through all subtitles one at a time. Video jumps to In Cue of new current subtitle. Add Cursor to current title for editing.Opt+ Fn + Up/Down ArrowOpt+ Scroll wheel over text columnRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Scroll Through all subtitles one title at a time.
Video jumps to In Cue of new current subtitle.
No Cursor
Opt+ Ctrl + Fn + Up/Down ArrowOpt+ Ctrl+ Scroll wheel over text columnRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Go To a subtitle by numberCtrl+ GRight click in subtitle box and select Go To
Subtitle Editing
Delete Subtitle and TimesCtrl+ Shift+ Fn+ DeleteRight Click and select Delete
Insert Subtitle at video time or after Current SubtitleCtrl+ Ins or Ctrl+ Return or Opt+ ReturnRight click in subtitle box and select Insert belowIf there is already a subtitle at the current video time, the new subtitle will be inserted after the current subtitle plus the default minimum gap. If there is no space for a subtitle, an error will be shown.
Insert Subtitle at video time or after Current Subtitle ignoring Min gapOpt+Shift+Enter or Ctrl+Shift+Insert or Ctrl+Shift+Numpad Ins or Shift+Numpad EnterRight click in subtitle box and select Insert belowIf there is already a subtitle at the current video time, the new subtitle will be inserted after the current subtitle plus the default minimum gap. If there is no space for a subtitle, an error will be shown.
Insert Subtitle before Current SubtitleShift+ Fn + ReturnRight click in subtitle box and select Insert above.
Split SubtitleCtrl+ Shift+ ReturnRight click in subtitle box and select Split Text.Split at current cursor position
Merge Subtitles - current and previousCtrl+ Shift+ Delete or Shift+ F8Right Click and select Merge Up or Merge DownMerge Current subtitle with Next subtitle
Merge Subtitles - current and nextCtrl+ Shift+ F8Right Click and select Merge Up or Merge DownMerge Current subtitle with Next subtitle
Mark a subtitle for cut, copy paset or editingOpt+AWorks in conjunction with the File Status dialog
Copy Subtitle(s)Ctrl+C
Cut Subtitle(s)Ctrl+X
Paste Subtitle(s)Ctrl+V
Timecode Editing
Move focus from text to In Cue to Out Cue of current subtitleTab and Shift TabClick on sectionOne click selects frames, double click can select seconds, minutes or hours
Increment or decrement selected time elementUp and Down ArrowScroll wheelWhen Focus is on a timecode box
Increment or decrement selected time element and ignore snap and min gap rulesShift+ Up Arrow and Down ArrowScroll wheelWhen Focus is on a timecode box
Type new time0-9 digitsWhen Focus is on a timecode box
Enter to complete entry
Select another time elementLeft and Right ArrowClick on section
Recalculate the Out Cue of the current title based on current intime, reading speed and text lengthNumpad Multiply (*)
Increase Current Title In Cue by one frameNumpad Plus (+) or Ctrl+Numpad Plus (+)
Decrease Current Title In Cue by one frameNumpad Minus (-) or Ctrl+Numpad Minus (-)
Increase Current Title Out Cue by one frameShift+Numpad Plus (+) or Ctrl+Shift+Numpad Plus (+)
Decrease Current Title Out Cue by one frameShift+Numpad Minus (-) or Ctrl+Shift+Numpad Minus (-)
Increase Current Title In Cue by one frame - and maintain gap by moving out cue of previous TitleOpt+ Numpad Plus (+)
Decrease Current Title In Cue by one frame - and maintain gap by moving out cue of previous TitleOpt+ Numpad Minus (-)
Increase Current Title Out Cue by one frame - and maintain gap by moving in cue of next TitleOpt+Shift+ Numpad Plus (+)
Decrease Current Title Out Cue by one frame - and maintain gap by moving in cue of next TitleOpt+Shift+ Numpad Minus (-)
Set current In Cue to be at min gap after previous Out CueOpt+Ctrl+Numpad Enter or Ctrl+ Numpad Divide (/)
Set current Out Cue to be at min gap before next In CueCtrl+Opt+ Numpad 0 or Ctrl+Opt+ Numpad Minus (-) or Ctrl+Shift+Numpad Divide (/)
Set the Out Cue of the previous title to be the In Cue of the current title minus min gap.Numpad Divide (/)
Set the In Cue of the next title to be the Out Cue of the current title plus min gap.Shift+ Numpad Divide (/)
Set current title out cue to be at video time and move the in cue of the next title to be at min gap.Opt+ Numpad Enter
Set current title incue to be at video time and move the out cue of the previous title to be at min gap.Ctrl+Shift+Numpad Enter
Move current title to video timecode and keep durationOpt+Ctrl+Numpad Plus (+)Only moves subtitle between existing previous and next subtitles. Can not change order of subtitles. See Cut and Paste to change order.
Move the next subtitle to the current video time and move all following titles to match.Ctrl+Shift+M or Ctrl+Shift+RShift+ Double Click on the first subtitle to moveUse for conforming subtitles to match video edits
Open Resync/Recut pop-upCtrl+Shift+OSelect from Tools/Timing Tools menu or right click on Column tab an Select TimingSubtitle Widget Only
Timecode Capture
Set current video time as In Cue of current subtitle - with SnapOpt+ Plus Key (=/+) or Numpad Plus(=/+) Key
Also + key on numeric keypad
Snap to default gap if within gap window - see settings
Set current video time as In Cue of current subtitle - No SnapOpt+ Plus Key (=/+) or Shift+ Numpad Plus(=/+) Key
Also + key on numeric keypad
Ignore Snap settings
Set current video time as Out Cue of current subtitle - with SnapOpt+ Shift+ Minus Key (-) or Numpad MinusAlso - key on numeric keypad
Snap to default gap if within gap window - see settings
Set current video time as Out Cue of current subtitle - No SnapOpt+ Shift+ Minus Key or Shift+ Numpad MinusAlso - key on numeric keypad
Ignore Snap settings
Set current video time as In Cue of current subtitle but snapt to previous shotchage - If shotchange snapping is enabled.Opt+Shift+Numpad Ins
Create (insert) new subtitle and set current video time as In Cue.Opt+ Return or Numpad Return(Enter)
Set Out Cue of current subtitle and then, if space, insert a new subtitle after the current titleCtrl+Numpad Enter
Increment Out Cue and change next In Cue (if gap = minimum)
Decrement Out Cue and change next In Cue (if gap = minimum)
Increment In Cue and change next In Cue (if gap = minimum)
Decrement In Cue and change next In Cue (if gap = minimum)
Set Out Cue to current time and move next In Cue to min gap
Dubbing
Set the Current Title to have the Currently selected RoleAlt+QSelect Role from dropdown in text boxThe Current Role is the one selected on the Timeline and shown in the Media Control Bar
Comments
Open/Close a comments boxCtrl+ QClick on C button in subtitle boxClick on C button in subtitle box
Open/Close All comment boxes in the curent fileCtrl+Alt+Q
RenumberingRenumber the titles in the current text fileOpt+NRight click in a text box and select Renumber
File StatusOpen File Status DialogOpt+C or Opt+F
Timeline Widget
Scroll timelineClick and drag in timline area
Set Video to selected subtitle In CueDouble click on Subtitle BoxDouble click on a specific subtitle block on the timeline.
Also makes selected timeline the active column in the Subtitle Widget
Set a timeline as active visible column in text widgetClick on timeline nameIf selected text timeline is not visible in the text widget, it will be shown in the right hand tab of the righthand column, replacing the current selection.
Editing Cues and moving Titles
Move a Title - respect min gap and snap rulesShift +Drag on the center section of a Title
Move a Title - ignore min gap and snap rulesAlt+ Drag on the center section of a Title
Move a Title - respect min gap and snap rules but push adjacent TitlesAlt+ Shift+ Drag on the center section of a Title
Move an in or out cue - respect min gap and snap rulesShift +Drag on the end section of a Title
Move an in or out cue - ignore min gap and snap rulesAlt+ Drag on the end section of a Title
Move an in or out cue - respect min gap and snap rules but push adjacent TitlesAlt+ Shift+ Drag on the end section of a Title
Timeline Dragging
Drag one subtitle on timelineShift+ Click and dragMoves a single subtitle and updates the In and Out Cue. Subtitle can't be moved past Next or Previous subtitles.
Drag all subtitles on a timelineCtrl+ Shift+ Click and dragMoves all the subtitle on the timeline and updates the In and Out Cues in the subtitle file.
Drag all subtitles on the timeline from selected subtitleOpt+ Ctrl+ Click and dragMoves all the subtitle on the timeline from (and including) the selected subtitle and updates the In and Out Cues in the subtitle file.
Time aligning
Align selected subtitle to current video time and shift all following subtitles on the current timelineShift+ Double Click on selected SubtitleMoves the current subtitle's In Cue to match the current video time. All subsequent subtitle times are updated to match the change
Align selected subtitle to current video time and shift all following subtitles on ALL timelinesCtrl+Shift+ Double Click on selected SubtitleMoves the current subtitle's In Cue to match the current video time. All subsequent subtitle times are updated to match the change
Edit shot changes
Insert a new Shot Change at the current video timeShift+F12Right Click on Timeline and select Insert
Remove a shotchange at, or close to, the current video timeCtrl+F12Right click on timeline and select DeleteDelete option will not be visible if there is no curreent shot change near the current video time.
Move a shot changeShift+Drag on the shotchange line in the shotchange track on the timeline
Zoom
Zoom TimelineCtrl+Shift+Scrollwheel
Timecode Widget
Select timecode element (Hours, Mins, Seconds or Frames)Left and Right arrows (once an element has been selected)Click on element
Edit timeUp and down arrow keysMouse wheelTimecode doesn't wrap to other elements.
Enter TimeNumeric keysInvalid entries prevented (EG 44 frames)
Accept changeReturnClick out
Abandon changeEscReverts to previous time
Jump to Seconds section of Timecode WidgetOpt+S
Copy the current media time to the clipboardCtrl+Shift+Q
Audio Recording Widget
Start/Stop Recording (keep recording if stopped early)Ctrl+ D or F12Click on Record or Stop ButtonCtrl+ Shift+ D will record and on Stop keep partial recordings.
Abandon RecordingEsc while recording
Loop Record current text blockOpt+Shift+F12Opt+Shift+Click on Record button
Record multiple text blocks Opt+F12Opt+Click on Record button
Stop Recording and store resultCtrl+ Shift+ DStop and keep a recording that you want to stop short of the full length.
Play Recorded Audio TakeDouble click on waveform or click on play button on waveform (Play button appears on hover)Recorded Audio Take Only
Mark In point for recordingOpt+VClick on [ icon on media control bar or
Shift Drag red marker on top row of timeline
Use to Mark a section to record in one Take.
This can be less than one title or several titles,
Mark Out point for recordingOpt+Shift+VClick on ] icon on media control bar or
Shift Drag red marker on top row of timeline
Use to Mark a section to record in one Take.
This can be less than one title or several titles,
Play Program and recorded Audio TakePlay Video or Click on play button on Title (Play button appears on hover)Plays mixed audio from 1 second before AD audio to one second after using Pan and Fade settings
Auto TrimAudio is trimmed automatically on record if Auto Trim option is on.
To trim manually hover over the audio waveform and click on the trim (scissors) button that pops up, or Shift+ Double click on the waveform.
Looks for audio silence at ends ant moves envelope to calculated trim position, Doesn't execute actual trim (See Trim Button)
Edit Trim PositionsShift+ Drag trim markers on left and right ends of audio waveforms on the timeline
Move recorded Audio Take's EnvelopeShift+ Drag trim middle section of audio waveforms on the timelineMoves whole envelope within the constraints of the In and Out Cues of the subtitle (Script text)
Fade LevelShift+ Drag Fade markers on Fade waveform
Change audio level (gain) of an audio TakeHover over the waveform mute button and a level slider will pop-up.
Set Default Fade valuesRight click on Title and select Fade - Reset Fade
Conform single audio TakeAlt+ Double click on the audio waveform or right click on the waveform and select Conform Take
Conform all audio Takes for a TitleAlt+ Double click on the Title text box or right click on the Title text box and select Conform Audio
Mute/Unmute audioHover over the audio waveform and click on the mute button that pops up.
Delete Audios Delete single Take
Right click on waveform and select Delete Take or click on the Delete button when you hover over the waveform.Only applies to current audio element.
Delete all muted takes for a TitleRight click on the Title and select Delete/Delete muted Takes
Delete all muted takes for a Role
Right click on the Role row and select Remove muted Takes
Delete all muted takes for a whole file
Right click on the File row header and select Remove muted Takes
Synthetic Voices
Spreak the current title with the currently selected VoiceCtrl+ K ot F4Click on the Speaker Icon on the media controller widet
Speak all titles with no audio using the selected voice(s)Opt+ Shift+ K or Ctrl+ F4Shift+ Click on the Speaker Icon on the media controller widet
Speak all titles using the selected voice(s)Ctrl+K or Shift+ F4
Video Widget
Zoom
Play/pause videoClick in video window
Zoom Video to full screenF10Click on full screen icon in video widget
Full screen modeF11
Zoom to fitClick on zoom icon at right hand end of top bar.
Script OverlayToggle AD and Dubbing script overlays On and OffAlt+ HRight click on script overlay and select Overlays/Script Overlay/Hide or Unhide
Web Search Widget
Look up Selected Text using GoogleOpt+G
Look up Selected Text on WiklipediaOpt+W
Translate Selected text using Google TranslateOpt+Shift+T
System Specific
Display configuration pop-upRignt click in widget and select Settings
Rehearse Mode On/OffF9Click on Rehearse mode switch on top menu bar
Toggle Dashboard display On or OffCtrl+Opt+DClick on Dashboard in top menu
Open Help pages in new tab F1Select from menu
Add an existing subtitle or script File to the current ProjectCtrl+OUse Files, Textfiles, Add to Project menu
Add a new blank subtitle or script file to the current ProjectOpt+OUse Files, Textfiles, New menu
Print the current subtitle or script fileCtrl+PUse Files, Pring menuUse Ctrl+P a second time to open Chrome print dialog.

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EZTitles Hotkeys

  DescriptionEzTitles Hot KeysMouse ActionComments
Top 10 Most Useful Hotkeys
Play/Pause forwards at standard speedAlt+ Right Arrow or Numpad 2 or Numpad 5 or Numpad 8Click in video area
Step + 1 frameAlt+ Up Arrow or Numpad 3Move mouse wheel up.
Two fingers left swipe on touchpad.
Step - 1 frameAlt+ Down Arrow or Numpad 1Move mouse wheel down
Two fingers right swipe on touchpad.
Scroll Through all subtitles, make current box the active edit box with cursor. Video does not move,Page Up and Page DownScroll wheel over text columnOr click in upper or lower subtitle box
Scroll Through all subtitles one at a time. Video jumps to In Cue of new current subtitle.Alt+ Page Up and Alt+ Page DownAlt+ Scroll wheel over text columnRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Insert Subtitle at video time or after Current SubtitleAlt+ Ctrl+ InsertRight click in subtitle box and select Insert belowIf there is already a subtitle at the current video time, the new subtitle will be inserted after the current subtitle plus the default minimum gap. If there is no space for a subtitle, an error will be shown.
Set current video time as In Cue of current subtitle - with SnapNumpad Enter(=/+) Key
Also + key on numeric keypad
Snap to default gap if within gap window - see settings
Set current video time as Out Cue of current subtitle - with SnapNumpad InsertAlso - key on numeric keypad
Snap to default gap if within gap window - see settings
Delete Subtitle and TimesAlt+ Ctrl+ BackspaceRight Click and select Delete
Position cursor in current column current subtitle boxTabClick in boxIf you click in a subtitle that is not the Current subtitle it will move to the current position (row two in subtitle widget).
If focus is not on Subtitle Widget it will be moved to Subtitle widget
Global Hot Keys
These keys work regardless of which widget is selected
Video Only Controls
Play/Pause forwards at standard speedAlt+ Right Arrow or Numpad 2 or Numpad 5 or Numpad 8Click in video area
Play/Pause reverse at standard speedAlt+ Left Arrow or Shift+ Numpad 2 or Shift+ Numpad 5 or Shift+ Numpad 8Shift+ Click in video area
Play/Pause forwards at preset speed (x1.5)Ctrl+Alt+Right Arrow
Step + 1 frameAlt+ Up Arrow or Numpad 3Move mouse wheel up.
Two fingers left swipe on touchpad.
Step - 1 frameAlt+ Down Arrow or Numpad 1Move mouse wheel down
Two fingers right swipe on touchpad.
Play forwards at variable speeds. Steps through all speedsAlt+ Shift+ Right ArrowThis control steps towards a faster forwards speed. If the current speed is in reverse this key will reduce the reverse play speed until the speed is zero and then increase in the forward direction.
Play reverse at variable speeds. Steps through all speedsAlt+ Shift+ Left ArrowThis control steps towards a faster reverse speed. If the current speed is in forwards this key will reduce the forward play speed until the speed is zero and then increase in the reverse direction
Step forwards Small Step size (10 frames)Alt+ Shift+ Up Arrow or or Numpad 6Shift+ mouse wheel up
Shift+ two fingers left swipe on touchpad.
Step size is configurable in Video Control Config screen.
Step backwards Small Step size (10 frames)Alt+ Shift+ Down Arrow or Numpad 4Shift+ mouse wheel down
Shift+ two fingers right swipe on touchpad.
Step size is configurable in Video Control Config screen.
Step forwards Large Step size (10 seconds)Alt+ Shift+ Backspace or Numpad 9Ctrl+ mouse wheel up
Ctrl+ two fingers left swipe on touchpad.
Step size is configurable in Video Control Config screen.
Step backwards Large Step size (10 seconds)Numpad 7Ctrl+ mouse wheel down
Ctrl+ two fingers right swipe on touchpad.
Step size is configurable in Video Control Config screen.
Step backwards Large Step size (10 seconds)and play.Alt+ Backspace
Play in a loop around the current titleF4Alt+Shift+ Click on the media play button
Play/Pause forwards at standard speed, enable Rehearse mode while playing but recert to edit mode on pause.Ctrl+ Spacebar
Jump to next shot changeAlt+ Ctrl+ Right Arrow Double click in shot area, Ctrl+Alt+Chift Wheel UpOnly if Shot Change timeline present
Jump to previous shot changeAlt+ Ctrl+ Left ArrowDouble click in shot area, Ctrl+Alt+Chift Wheel DownOnly if Shot Change timeline present
Jump to start of videoAlt+ Home
Jump to end of videoAlt+ End
Jump to the master Timecode displayAlt+ SClick on timecode displayMoves the focus to the primary media timecode seconds section. Up and down arrows will change video position. Left or right arrow will select Frames on Minutes.
Open Timecode jump dialogCtrl+ JRight click in subtitle box and select Go To
Video and Text Controls
Scroll Through all subtitles one at a time. Video jumps to In Cue of new current subtitle.Alt+ Page Up and Alt+ Page DownAlt+ Scroll wheel over text columnRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Scroll Through all subtitles one page at a time.Alt+ Ctrl+ Page Up and Alt+ Ctrl+ Page DownAlt+ Shift+ Scroll wheel over text columnRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Jump to In Cue of previous Subtitle and playAlt+ Shift+ Ctrl+ Page UpAlt+ Ctrl+ Shift+ Scroll wheel upRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Jump to In Cue of Next Subtitle and playAlt+ Shift+ Ctrl+ Page DownAlt+ Ctrl+ Shift+ Scroll wheel downRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Jump to first subtitle, video jumps to In CueAlt+ Shift+ Home
Jump to last subtitle, video jumps to In CueAlt+ Shift+ End
Jump to In Cue of current subtitle and playAlt+ Shift+ Ctrl+ Up Arrow
Jump to Out Cue of current subtitle and playAlt+ Shift+ Ctrl+ Down Arrow
Jump Video to In Cue of Current SubtitleAlt+ Numpad EnterDouble Click on Subtitle IDPause video If playing
Jump Video to Out Cue of Current SubtitleAlt+ InsertShift+ Double Click on subtitle IDPause video If playing
Jump all text columns to current Video TimeAlt+ J
Jump to Start of Video, All text columns to first subtitleAlt+ Shift+ Ctrl+ Home
Jump to End of Video, All text columns to last subtitle Alt+ Shift+ Ctrl+ End
Jump to first Subtitle in Current Column
Jump to last Subtitle in Current Column
Widget Specific Hot keys
These keys only work in one specific widget in one specific widget
Subtitle and Script Widget
Text editingAll normal text editing and selection, copy, paste undo and redo controls will operate in the current text window
Remove Cursor from current subtitleEscClick outside box
Position cursor in current column current subtitle box, Step through text, incue and outcue controls. Shift+Tab for reverseTabClick in boxIf you click in a subtitle that is not the Current subtitle it will move to the current position (row two in subtitle widget).
If focus is not on Subtitle Widget it will be moved to Subtitle widget
Clear contents of Row, but keep rowCtrl+Alt+Space
Delete RowCtrl+Alt+Shift+Space
Clear all text in current titleAlt+Shift+Del
Delete from Cursor to End of TitleCtrl+ Del or Ctrl+ Numpad Del
Delete from Cursor to End of RowShift+ Del or Shift+ Numpad Del
Toggle Current Row UppercaseCtrl+Alt+U
Toggle Current Title UppercaseAlt+Shift+U
Toggle Selected Text UppercaseCtrl+U
Insert Music Note at cursor positionCtrl+M
Insert em-dash at cursor positionCtrl+- (minus)
FindCtrl+ F or Ctrl+ HClick on find icon in top menu bar
Find & ReplaceCtrl+ F or Ctrl+ HClick on find icon in top menu bar
Enable/Disable Alt+ Letter keys for adding accented charactersF2Open File Status Dialog and select Settings Tab
Moving Text
Move the first word of the current row to the end of the previous rowCtrl+Up ArrowSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Move the last word of the current row to the beginning of the next rowCtrl+Down ArrowSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Move the first word of the current title to the end of the previous titleAlt+ <Select on right click pop-up format bar
Move the last word of the Previous title to the start of the current titleAlt+ >Select on right click pop-up format bar
Move the first word of the Next title to the end of the current titleAlt+Shift+ <Select on right click pop-up format bar
Move the last word of the current title to the beginning of the next titleAlt+Shift+ >Select on right click pop-up format bar
Move all text after the cursor to the beginning of the next titleAlt+Ctrl+ - (minus) or Ctrl+Shift+>Select on right click pop-up format bar
Move all text before the cursor to the end of the previous titleAlt+Shift+ - (minus) orCtrl+Shift+ <Select on right click pop-up format bar
Text Style
Toggle Italic modeCtrl+ ISelect on right click pop-up format bar
Toggle Row Italic Alt+ Ctrl+ I
Toggle Title Italic Alt+ Shift+ I
Toggle Bold ModeCtrl+ BSelect on right click pop-up format barNot all file formats or display styles support Bold text
Toggle Underline ModeCtrl+ USelect on right click pop-up format barNot all file formats or display styles support Underlined text
Set Text ColourCtrl+ 1 to 8Select on right click pop-up format barSet the text colour for the selected text or for new text entered.
Colours available may vary depending on Templates loaded.
1 = white, 2 = Black, 3 = yellow, 4 = red, 5 = cyan, 6 =blue, 7 = green, 8 = magenta.
Set Background ColourAlt+ 1 to 8Select on right click pop-up format barSet the background colour for the selected text or for new text entered.
Colours available may vary depending on Templates loaded.
1 = white, 2 = Black, 3 = yellow, 4 = red, 5 = cyan, 6 =blue, 7 = green, 8 = magenta.
Clear all style settingsCtrl+Shift+1Select on right click pop-up format bar
Set Boxing OffCtrl+Shift+2Select on right click pop-up format bar
Set Solid Box onCtrl+Shift+3Select on right click pop-up format bar
Set Ghost Box onCtrl+Shift+4Select on right click pop-up format bar
Set Solid Stripe onCtrl+Shift+5Select on right click pop-up format bar
Set Ghost Stripe onCtrl+Shift+6Select on right click pop-up format bar
Toggle text Drop Shadow on/offCtrl+Shift+8Select on right click pop-up format bar
Toggle text Outline on/offCtrl+Shift+9Select on right click pop-up format bar
Text Format and Justification
Justify Subtitle leftCtrl+ LSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Justify Row LeftAlt+ LSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Justify Subtitle rightCtrl+ RSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Justify Row RightAlt+ RSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Justify Subtitle CentreCtrl+ ESelect on right click pop-up format bar
Justify Row CentreAlt+ ESelect on right click pop-up format bar
Justify Subtitle Center LeftCtrl+Shift+ESelect on right click pop-up format barNot supported in some subtitle file formats
move left aligned row one step to the leftCtrl+Shift+LOnly applies to text that is Left Aligned.
move left aligned row one step to the rightCtrl+Shift+ROnly applies to text that is Left Aligned.
move left aligned subtitle one step to the leftAlt+Ctrl+LOnly applies to text that is Left Aligned.
move left aligned subtitle one step to the rightAlt+Ctrl+ROnly applies to text that is Left Aligned.
Move Subtitle to TopAlt+Shift+Up Arrow or Alt+ TSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Move Subtitle to MiddleAlt+ MSelect on right click pop-up format barMove vertically to middle of screen
Move Subtitle to BottomAlt+Shift+Down Arrow or Alt+ BSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Move Subtitle Up one rowCtrl+Alt+Up Arrow or Alt+ USelect on right click pop-up format bar
Move Subtitle Down one rowCtrl+Alt+Down Arrow or Alt+ D or Alt+ PSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Toggle subtitle boxing on/off for current TitleCtrl+Alt+ B
Toggle between Font 1 and Font 2 in Current RowAlt + FSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Text view
Scroll Through all subtitles, make current box the active edit box with cursor. Video does not move,Page Up and Page DownScroll wheel over text columnOr click in upper or lower subtitle box
Scroll Through all subtitles one page at a time.Shift+ Ctrl+ Page Up and Shift+ Ctrl+ Page DownShift+ Scroll wheel over text column
Scroll Through all subtitles one at a time. Video jumps to In Cue of new current subtitle. Add Cursor to current title for editing.Alt+ Page Up and Alt+ Page DownAlt+ Scroll wheel over text columnRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Scroll Through all subtitles one title at a time.
Video jumps to In Cue of new current subtitle.
No Cursor
Alt+ Ctrl+ Page Up and Alt+ Ctrl+ Page DownAlt+ Ctrl+ Scroll wheel over text columnRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Go To a subtitle by numberCtrl+ GRight click in subtitle box and select Go To
Subtitle Editing
Delete Subtitle and TimesAlt+ Ctrl+ BackspaceRight Click and select Delete
Insert Subtitle at video time or after Current SubtitleAlt+ Ctrl+ InsertRight click in subtitle box and select Insert belowIf there is already a subtitle at the current video time, the new subtitle will be inserted after the current subtitle plus the default minimum gap. If there is no space for a subtitle, an error will be shown.
Insert Subtitle at video time or after Current Subtitle ignoring Min gapIf there is already a subtitle at the current video time, the new subtitle will be inserted after the current subtitle plus the default minimum gap. If there is no space for a subtitle, an error will be shown.
Insert Subtitle before Current SubtitleAlt+ Shift+ InsertRight click in subtitle box and select Insert above.
Split SubtitleAlt+ Ctrl+ EnterRight click in subtitle box and select Split Text.Split at current cursor position
Merge Subtitles - current and previousAlt+ Ctrl+ PlusRight click in subtitle box and select either Merge up or Merge DownMerge Current subtitle with Next subtitle
Merge Subtitles - current and nextRight click in subtitle box and select either Merge up or Merge DownMerge Current subtitle with Next subtitle
Mark a subtitle for cut, copy paset or editingAlt+AWorks in conjunction with the File Status dialog
Copy Subtitle(s)Ctrl+CRight click over the marked Subtitle Number
or over the title on the timeline and select Copy
Cut Subtitle(s)Ctrl+XRight click over the marked Subtitle Number
or over the title on the timeline and select Cut
Paste Subtitle(s)Ctrl+VRight Click over a subtitle number
or in the timeline and select Paste to paste the titles at the current timecode.
Note: You can Paste into a different subtitle file on the timeline.
Timecode Editing
Move focus from text to In Cue to Out Cue of current subtitleTab and Shift+ TabClick on sectionOne click selects frames, double click can select seconds, minutes or hours
Increment or decrement selected time elementUp Arrow and Down ArrowScroll wheelWhen Focus is on a timecode box
Increment or decrement selected time element and ignore snap and min gap rulesShift+ Up Arrow and Down ArrowScroll wheelWhen Focus is on a timecode box
Type new time0-9 digitsWhen Focus is on a timecode box
Enter to complete entry
Select another time elementLeft Arrow and Right ArrowClick on section
Recalculate the Out Cue of the current title based on current intime, reading speed and text lengthNumpad Multiply (*)
Increase Current Title In Cue by one frameNumpad Plus (+) or Ctrl+Numpad Plus (+)In Text box: Ctrl+Wheel up
Decrease Current Title In Cue by one frameNumpad Minus (-) or Ctrl+Numpad Minus (-)In Text box: Ctrl+Wheel down
Increase Current Title Out Cue by one frameShift+Numpad Plus (+) or Ctrl+Shift+Numpad Plus (+)In Text box: Ctrl+Shift+Wheel up
Decrease Current Title Out Cue by one frameShift+Numpad Minus (-) or Ctrl+Shift+Numpad Minus (-)In Text box: Ctrl+Shift+Wheel down
Increase Current Title In Cue by one frame - and maintain gap by moving out cue of previous TitleAlt+ Numpad Plus (+)
Decrease Current Title In Cue by one frame - and maintain gap by moving out cue of previous TitleAlt+ Numpad Minus (-)
Increase Current Title Out Cue by one frame - and maintain gap by moving in cue of next TitleAlt+Shift+ Numpad Plus (+)
Decrease Current Title Out Cue by one frame - and maintain gap by moving in cue of next TitleAlt+Shift+ Numpad Minus (-)
Set current In Cue to be at min gap after previous Out CueAlt+Ctrl+Numpad Enter or Ctrl+ Numpad Divide (/)
Set current Out Cue to be at min gap before next In CueCtrl+Alt+ Numpad 0 or Ctrl+Alt+ Numpad Minus (-) or Ctrl+Shift+Numpad Divide (/)
Set the Out Cue of the previous title to be the In Cue of the current title minus min gap.Numpad Divide (/)
Set the In Cue of the next title to be the Out Cue of the current title plus min gap.Shift+ Numpad Divide (/)
Set current title out cue to be at video time and move the in cue of the next title to be at min gap.Alt+ Numpad Enter
Set current title incue to be at video time and move the out cue of the previous title to be at min gap.Ctrl+Shift+Numpad Enter
Move current title to video timecode and keep durationAlt+Ctrl+Numpad Plus (+)Only moves subtitle between existing previous and next subtitles. Can not change order of subtitles. See Cut and Paste to change order.
Move the next subtitle to the current video time and move all following titles to match.Ctrl+Shift+M or Ctrl+Shift+RShift+ Double Click on the first subtitle to moveUse for conforming subtitles to match video edits
Open Resync/Recut pop-upCtrl+Shift+OSelect from Tools/Timing Tools menu
or right click on Column tab an Select Timing
Subtitle Widget Only
Timecode Capture
Set current video time as In Cue of current subtitle - with SnapNumpad Enter(=/+) Key
Also + key on numeric keypad
Snap to default gap if within gap window - see settings
Set current video time as In Cue of current subtitle - No SnapShift+ Numpad Enter(=/+) Key
Also + key on numeric keypad
Ignore Snap settings
Set current video time as Out Cue of current subtitle - with SnapNumpad InsertAlso - key on numeric keypad
Snap to default gap if within gap window - see settings
Set current video time as Out Cue of current subtitle - No SnapShift+ Numpad InsertAlso - key on numeric keypad
Ignore Snap settings
Set current video time as In Cue of current subtitle but snapt to previous shotchage - If shotchange snapping is enabled.Alt+Shift+Numpad Ins
Create (insert) new subtitle and set current video time as In Cue.Alt+ Ctrl+ Insert
Set Out Cue of current subtitle and then, if space, insert a new subtitle after the current titleCtrl+Numpad Enter
Increment Out Cue and change next In Cue (if gap = minimum)
Decrement Out Cue and change next In Cue (if gap = minimum)
Increment In Cue and change next In Cue (if gap = minimum)
Decrement In Cue and change next In Cue (if gap = minimum)
Set Out Cue to current time and move next In Cue to min gap
Dubbing
Set the Current Title to have the Currently selected RoleAlt+QSelect Role from dropdown in text boxThe Current Role is the one selected on the Timeline and shown in the Media Control Bar
Comments
Open/Close a comments boxCtrl+ QClick on C button in subtitle boxClick on C button in subtitle box
Open/Close All comment boxes in the curent fileCtrl+Alt+Q
RenumberingRenumber the titles in the current text fileAlt+NRight click in a text box and select Renumber
File StatusOpen File Status DialogAlt+C or Alt+F
Timeline Widget
Scroll timelineClick and drag in timline area
Set Video to selected subtitle In Cue Double click on Subtitle BoxDouble click on a specific subtitle block on the timeline.
Also makes selected timeline the active column in the Subtitle Widget
Set a timeline as active visible column in text widget Click on timeline nameIf selected text timeline is not visible in the text widget, it will be shown in the right hand tab of the righthand column, replacing the current selection.
Editing Cues and moving Titles
Move a Title - respect min gap and snap rulesShift +Drag on the center section of a Title
Move a Title - ignore min gap and snap rulesAlt+ Drag on the center section of a Title
Move a Title - respect min gap and snap rules but push adjacent TitlesAlt+ Shift+ Drag on the center section of a Title
Move an in or out cue - respect min gap and snap rulesShift +Drag on the end section of a Title
Move an in or out cue - ignore min gap and snap rulesAlt+ Drag on the end section of a Title
Move an in or out cue - respect min gap and snap rules but push adjacent TitlesAlt+ Shift+ Drag on the end section of a Title
Timeline Dragging
Drag one subtitle on timeline Shift+ Click and dragMoves a single subtitle and updates the In and Out Cue. Subtitle can't be moved past Next or Previous subtitles.
Drag all subtitles on a timeline Ctrl+ Shift+ Click and dragMoves all the subtitle on the timeline and updates the In and Out Cues in the subtitle file.
Drag all subtitles on the timeline from selected subtitle Alt+ Ctrl+ Click and dragMoves all the subtitle on the timeline from (and including) the selected subtitle and updates the In and Out Cues in the subtitle file.
Time aligning
Align selected subtitle to current video time and shift all following subtitles on the current timeline Shift+ Double Click on selected SubtitleMoves the current subtitle's In Cue to match the current video time. All subsequent subtitle times are updated to match the change
Align selected subtitle to current video time and shift all following subtitles on ALL timelines Ctrl+Shift+ Double Click on selected SubtitleMoves the current subtitle's In Cue to match the current video time. All subsequent subtitle times are updated to match the change
Edit shot changes
Insert a new Shot Change at the current video timeShift+F12Right Click on Timeline and select Insert
Remove a shotchange at, or close to, the current video timeCtrl+F12Right click on timeline and select DeleteDelete option will not be visible if there is no curreent shot change near the current video time.
Move a shot change-Shift+Drag on the shotchange line in the shotchange track on the timeline
Zoom
Zoom TimelineCtrl+Shift+Scrollwheel
Timecode Widget
Select timecode element (Hours, Mins, Seconds or Frames)Left Arrow and Right Arrows (once an element has been selected)Click on element
Edit timeUp Arrow and Down Arrow keysMouse wheelTimecode doesn't wrap to other elements.
Enter TimeNumeric keysInvalid entries prevented (EG 44 frames)
Accept changeEnterClick out
Abandon changeEsc Reverts to previous time
Jump to Seconds section of Timecode WidgetAlt+ S
Copy the current media time to the clipboardCtrl+Shift+Q
Audio Recording Widget
Start/Stop Recording (keep recording if stopped early)Click on Record or Stop ButtonCtrl+ Shift+ D will record and on Stop keep partial recordings.
Abandon RecordingClick on Record or Stop Button
Loop Record current text blockAlt+Shift+Click on Record button
Record multiple text blocks Alt+Click on Record button
Stop Recording and store resultStop and keep a recording that you want to stop short of the full length.
Play Recorded Audio TakeDouble click on waveform or click on play button on waveform (Play button appears on hover)Recorded Audio Take Only
Mark In point for recordingClick on [ icon on media control bar or
Shift Drag red marker on top row of timeline
Use to Mark a section to record in one Take.
This can be less than one title or several titles,
Mark Out point for recordingClick on ] icon on media control bar or
Shift Drag red marker on top row of timeline
Use to Mark a section to record in one Take.
This can be less than one title or several titles,
Play Program and recorded Audio TakePlay Video or Click on play button on Title (Play button appears on hover)Plays mixed audio from 1 second before AD audio to one second after using Pan and Fade settings
Auto TrimAudio is trimmed automatically on record if Auto Trim option is on.
To trim manually hover over the audio waveform and click on the trim (scissors) button that pops up, or Shift+ Double click on the waveform.
Looks for audio silence at ends ant moves envelope to calculated trim position, Doesn't execute actual trim (See Trim Button)
Edit Trim PositionsShift+ Drag trim markers on left and right ends of audio waveforms on the timeline
Move recorded Audio Take's EnvelopeShift+ Drag trim middle section of audio waveforms on the timelineMoves whole envelope within the constraints of the In and Out Cues of the subtitle (Script text)
Fade LevelShift+ Drag Fade markers on Fade waveform
Change audio level (gain) of an audio TakeHover over the waveform mute button and a level slider will pop-up.
Set Default Fade values Right click on Title and select Fade - Reset Fade
Conform single audio TakeAlt+ Double click on the audio waveform or right click on the waveform and select Conform Take
Conform all audio Takes for a TitleAlt+ Double click on the Title text box or right click on the Title text box and select Conform Audio
Mute/Unmute audioHover over the audio waveform and click on the mute button that pops up.
Delete Audios Delete single Take
Right click on waveform and select Delete Take or click on the Delete button when you hover over the waveform.Only applies to current audio element.
Delete all muted takes for a TitleRight click on the Title and select Delete/Delete muted Takes
Delete all muted takes for a Role
Right click on the Role row and select Remove muted Takes
Delete all muted takes for a whole file
Right click on the File row header and select Remove muted Takes
Synthetic Voices
Spreak the current title with the currently selected VoiceClick on the Speaker Icon on the media controller widet
Speak all titles with no audio using the selected voice(s)Shift+ Click on the Speaker Icon on the media controller widet
Speak all titles using the selected voice(s)Ctrl+ Click on the Speaker Icon on the media controller widet
Video Widget
Zoom
Play/pause videoClick in video window
Zoom Video to full screenF10Click on full screen icon in video widget
Full screen modeF11
Zoom to fitClick on zoom icon at right hand end of top bar.
Script OverlayToggle AD and Dubbing script overlays On and OffAlt+ HRight click on script overlay and select Overlays/Script Overlay/Hide or Unhide
Web Search Widget
Look up Selected Text using GoogleAlt+G
Look up Selected Text on WiklipediaAlt+W
Translate Selected text using Google TranslateAlt+Shift+T
System Specific
Display configuration pop-upRignt click in widget and select Settings
Rehearse Mode On/OffF9Click on Rehearse mode switch on top menu bar
Toggle Dashboard display On or OffCtrl+Alt+DClick on Dashboard in top menu
Open Help pages in new tab F1Select from menu
Add an existing subtitle or script File to the current ProjectCtrl+OUse Files, Textfiles, Add to Project menu
Add a new blank subtitle or script file to the current ProjectAlt+OUse Files, Textfiles, New menu
Print the current subtitle or script fileCtrl+PUse Ctrl+P a second time to open Chrome print dialog.

 * Except Over Text Widgets

WinCAPS

Use the search box to filter the table to specific words or controls (E.G. Shot Change).

WinCAPS Hotkeys

  DescriptionWincapsSubtitle EditComments
Top 10 Most Useful Hotkeys
Play/Pause forwards at standard speedAlt+ Right Arrow or Space bar or Numpad 5Ctrl+P
Step + 1 frameAlt+ Up Arrow or Numpad 6Alt+ Up Arrow or Numpad 3
Step - 1 frameAlt+ Down Arrow Numpad 4Alt+ Down Arrow or Numpad 1
Scroll Through all subtitles, make current box the active edit box with cursor. Video does not move,Page Up and Page DownPage Up and Page DownOr click in upper or lower subtitle box
Scroll Through all subtitles one at a time. Video jumps to In Cue of new current subtitle.Alt+ Page Up and Alt+ Page DownAlt+ Page Up and Alt+ Page DownRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Insert Subtitle at video time or after Current SubtitleCtrl+ Insert or Ctrl+ Enter or Alt+ Enter or Numpad Enter or Alt+ Numpad InsCtrl+ Insert or Ctrl+ Enter or Alt+ Enter or Numpad Enter or Alt+Numpad Enter or Alt+ Numpad InsIf there is already a subtitle at the current video time, the new subtitle will be inserted after the current subtitle plus the default minimum gap. If there is no space for a subtitle, an error will be shown.
Set current video time as In Cue of current subtitle - with SnapAlt+ Plus or Numpad PlusAlt+ Plus or Numpad Plus (+)(=/+) Key
Also + key on numeric keypad
Snap to default gap if within gap window - see settings
Set current video time as Out Cue of current subtitle - with SnapAlt+ Minus or Numpad MinusAlt+ Minus or Numpad Minus (-)Also - key on numeric keypad
Snap to default gap if within gap window - see settings
Delete Subtitle and TimesShift+ Ctrl+ Delete
Alt+ Del
Alt+ Backspace
Alt+ Numpad Del
Shift+ Ctrl+ Delete
Alt+ Del
Alt+ Backspace
Alt+ Numpad Del
Position cursor in current column current subtitle boxTabTabIf you click in a subtitle that is not the Current subtitle it will move to the current position (row two in subtitle widget).
If focus is not on Subtitle Widget it will be moved to Subtitle widget
Global Hot Keys
These keys work regardless of which widget is selected
Video Only Controls
Play/Pause forwards at standard speedAlt+ Right Arrow or Space bar or Numpad 5Alt+ Right Arrow or Space bar or Numpad 2 or Numpad 5 or Numpad 8
Play/Pause reverse at standard speedAlt+ Left Arrow or Shift+ spacebarAlt+ Left Arrow or Shift+ spacebar or Shift+ Numpad 2 or Shift+ Numpad 5 or Shift+ Numpad 8
Play/Pause forwards at preset speed (x1.5)Alt+Ctrl+Shift+ Right ArrowAlt+Ctrl+Shift+ Right Arrow
Step + 1 frameAlt+ Up Arrow or Numpad 6Alt+ Up Arrow or Numpad 3
Step - 1 frameAlt+ Down Arrow Numpad 4Alt+ Down Arrow or Numpad 1
Play forwards at variable speeds. Steps through all speedsAlt+ Shift+ Right Arrow or Shift+ Numpad 5Alt+ Shift+ Right ArrowThis control steps towards a faster forwards speed. If the current speed is in reverse this key will reduce the reverse play speed until the speed is zero and then increase in the forward direction.
Play reverse at variable speeds. Steps through all speedsAlt+ Shift+ Left ArrowAlt+ Shift+ Left ArrowThis control steps towards a faster reverse speed. If the current speed is in forwards this key will reduce the forward play speed until the speed is zero and then increase in the reverse direction
Step forwards Small Step size (10 frames)Alt+ Shift+ Up Arrow or Shift+ Numpad 6Alt+ Shift+ Up Arrow or Numpad 6Step size is configurable in Video Control Config screen.
Step backwards Small Step size (10 frames)Alt+ Shift+ Down Arrow or Shift+ Numpad 4Alt+ Shift+ Down Arrow or Numpad 4Step size is configurable in Video Control Config screen.
Step forwards Large Step size (10 seconds)Alt+ Ctrl+ Up Arrow or Ctrl+ Numpad 6Alt+ Ctrl+ Up Arrow or Numpad 9Step size is configurable in Video Control Config screen.
Step backwards Large Step size (10 seconds)Alt+ Ctrl+ Down Arrow or Ctrl+ Numpad 4Alt+ Ctrl+ Down Arrow or Numpad 7Step size is configurable in Video Control Config screen.
Step backwards Large Step size (10 seconds)and play.Alt+Ctrl+Shift+ left Arrow or Ctrl+ Numpad 5Alt+Ctrl+Shift+ left Arrow or Ctrl+ Numpad 7
Play in a loop around the current titleCtrl+Shift+ Spacebar or F4Ctrl+ Spacebar
Play/Pause forwards at standard speed, enable Rehearse mode while playing but recert to edit mode on pause.Ctrl+ SpacebarCtrl+Shift+ Spacebar or F4
Jump to next shot changeAlt+ Ctrl+ Right ArrowAlt+ Ctrl+ Right ArrowOnly if Shot Change timeline present
Jump to previous shot changeAlt+ Ctrl+ Left ArrowAlt+ Ctrl+ Left ArrowOnly if Shot Change timeline present
Jump to start of videoAlt+ HomeAlt+ Home
Jump to end of videoAlt+ EndAlt+ End
Jump to the master Timecode displayAlt+ SAlt+ SMoves the focus to the primary media timecode seconds section. Up and down arrows will change video position. Left or right arrow will select Frames on Minutes.
Open Timecode jump dialogCtrl+ J
Video and Text Controls
Scroll Through all subtitles one at a time. Video jumps to In Cue of new current subtitle.Alt+ Page Up and Alt+ Page DownAlt+ Page Up and Alt+ Page DownRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Scroll Through all subtitles one page at a time.Alt+Ctrl+ Page Up and Alt+ Ctrl+ Page DownAlt+Up ArrowRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Jump to In Cue of previous Subtitle and playAlt+ Shift+ Ctrl+ Page UpAlt+Down ArrowRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Jump to In Cue of Next Subtitle and playAlt+ Shift+ Ctrl+ Page DownAlt+ Shift+ Ctrl+ Page DownRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Jump to first subtitle, video jumps to In CueAlt+ Shift+ HomeAlt+ Shift+ Home
Jump to last subtitle, video jumps to In CueAlt+ Shift+ EndAlt+ Shift+ End
Jump to In Cue of current subtitle and playAlt+ Shift+ Ctrl+ Up ArrowAlt+ Shift+ Ctrl+ Up Arrow
Jump to Out Cue of current subtitle and playAlt+ Shift+ Ctrl+ Down ArrowAlt+ Shift+ Ctrl+ Down Arrow
Jump Video to In Cue of Current SubtitleAlt+ Ctrl+ Home or Shift+ Ctrl+ J or Ctrl+Alt+ Numpad 6Alt+ Ctrl+ Home or Shift+ Ctrl+ JPause video If playing
Jump Video to Out Cue of Current SubtitleAlt+ Ctrl+ End or Alt+ Ctrl+ JAlt+ Ctrl+ End
or Alt+ Ctrl+ J
Pause video If playing
Jump all text columns to current Video TimeAlt+ J or CtrlJAlt+ J
Jump to Start of Video, All text columns to first subtitleAlt+ Shift+ Ctrl+ HomeAlt+ Shift+ Ctrl+ Home
Jump to End of Video, All text columns to last subtitle Alt+ Shift+ Ctrl+ EndAlt+ Shift+ Ctrl+ End
Jump to first Subtitle in Current Column
Jump to last Subtitle in Current Column
Widget Specific Hot keys
These keys only work in one specific widget in one specific widget
Subtitle and Script Widget
Text editingAll normal text editing and selection, copy, paste undo and redo controls will operate in the current text window
Remove Cursor from current subtitleEscEsc
Position cursor in current column current subtitle box, Step through text, incue and outcue controls. Shift+Tab for reverseTabTabIf you click in a subtitle that is not the Current subtitle it will move to the current position (row two in subtitle widget).
If focus is not on Subtitle Widget it will be moved to Subtitle widget
Clear contents of Row, but keep rowCtrl+ BackspaceCtrl+Alt+Space
Delete RowShift+ DeleteShift+ Backspace
Clear all text in current titleCtrl+Shift+BackspaceCtrl+ Del or Ctrl+ Numpad Del
Delete from Cursor to End of TitleCtrl+ Del or Ctrl+ Numpad DelShift+ Del or Shift+ Numpad Del
Delete from Cursor to End of RowShift+ Del or Shift+ Numpad DelAlt+Shift+Del
Toggle Current Row UppercaseCtrl+Alt+UCtrl+Alt+U
Toggle Current Title UppercaseCtrl+MAlt+Shift+U
Toggle Selected Text UppercaseCtrl+Shift+UCtrl+Shift+U
Insert Music Note at cursor positionCtrl+M
Insert em-dash at cursor positionCtrl+ - (minus)Ctrl+D
FindCtrl+ F Ctrl+ F
Find & ReplaceCtrl+ HCtrl+ H
Enable/Disable Alt+ Letter keys for adding accented charactersF2F2
Moving Text
Move the first word of the current row to the end of the previous rowCtrl+Up ArrowCtrl+Up Arrow
Move the last word of the current row to the beginning of the next rowCtrl+Down Arrow Ctrl+Down Arrow or
Move the first word of the current title to the end of the previous titleAlt+ < or Ctrl+8 (main keyboard)Alt+ <
Move the last word of the Previous title to the start of the current titleAlt+ > or Ctrl+9 (main keyboard)Alt+ >
Move the first word of the Next title to the end of the current titleAlt+Shift+ < or Ctrl+Shift+9 (main keyboard)Alt+Shift+ <
Move the last word of the current title to the beginning of the next titleAlt+Shift+ > or Ctrl+Shift+8 (main keyboard)Alt+Shift+ >
Move all text after the cursor to the beginning of the next titleCtrl+Shift+>Ctrl+>
Move all text before the cursor to the end of the previous titleCtrl+Shift+ <Ctrl+<
Text Style
Toggle Italic modeCtrl+ ICtrl+ I
Toggle Row Italic Alt+ Ctrl+ I
Toggle Title Italic Alt+ Shift+ I
Toggle Bold ModeCtrl+ BCtrl+ BNot all file formats or display styles support Bold text
Toggle Underline ModeCtrl+ UCtrl+ UNot all file formats or display styles support Underlined text
Set Text ColourCtrl+ 1 to 8Ctrl+ 1 to 8Set the text colour for the selected text or for new text entered.
Colours available may vary depending on Templates loaded.
1 = white, 2 = Black, 3 = yellow, 4 = red, 5 = cyan, 6 =blue, 7 = green, 8 = magenta.
Set Background ColourAlt+ 1 to 8Alt+ 1 to 8Set the background colour for the selected text or for new text entered.
Colours available may vary depending on Templates loaded.
1 = white, 2 = Black, 3 = yellow, 4 = red, 5 = cyan, 6 =blue, 7 = green, 8 = magenta.
Clear all style settingsCtrl+Shift+1Ctrl+Shift+1
Set Boxing OffCtrl+Shift+2Ctrl+Shift+2
Set Solid Box onCtrl+Shift+3Ctrl+Shift+3
Set Ghost Box onCtrl+Shift+4Ctrl+Shift+4
Set Solid Stripe onCtrl+Shift+5Ctrl+Shift+5
Set Ghost Stripe onCtrl+Shift+6Ctrl+Shift+6
Toggle text Drop Shadow on/offCtrl+Shift+8Ctrl+Shift+8
Toggle text Outline on/offCtrl+Shift+9Ctrl+Shift+9
Text Format and Justification
Justify Subtitle leftCtrl+ L or Numpad 1 (Num lock = on)Ctrl+ L
Justify Row LeftAlt+ L or Alt+Shift+HomeAlt+ L
Justify Subtitle rightCtrl+ R or Numpad 3 (Num lock = on)Ctrl+ R
Justify Row RightAlt+ R or Alt+Shift+EndAlt+ R
Justify Subtitle CentreCtrl+ E or Numpad 2 (Num lock = on)Ctrl+ E
Justify Row CentreAlt+ EAlt+ E
Justify Subtitle Center LeftCtrl+Shift+ECtrl+Shift+ENot supported in some subtitle file formats
move left aligned row one step to the leftCtrl+Shift+LCtrl+Shift+LOnly applies to text that is Left Aligned.
move left aligned row one step to the rightCtrl+Shift+RCtrl+Shift+ROnly applies to text that is Left Aligned.
move left aligned subtitle one step to the leftAlt+Ctrl+LAlt+Ctrl+LOnly applies to text that is Left Aligned.
move left aligned subtitle one step to the rightAlt+Ctrl+RAlt+Ctrl+ROnly applies to text that is Left Aligned.
Move Subtitle to TopAlt+ TAlt+ E
Move Subtitle to MiddleAlt+ MAlt+ TMove vertically to middle of screen
Move Subtitle to BottomAlt+ BAlt+ M
Move Subtitle Up one rowAlt+ U or Alt+ PAlt+ B
Move Subtitle Down one rowAlt+ DAlt+ U or Alt+ P
Toggle subtitle boxing on/off for current TitleCtrl+Alt+ BAlt+ D
Toggle between Font 1 and Font 2 in Current RowAlt + FCtrl+Alt+ B
Text view
Scroll Through all subtitles, make current box the active edit box with cursor. Video does not move,Page Up and Page DownPage Up and Page DownOr click in upper or lower subtitle box
Scroll Through all subtitles one page at a time.Ctrl+Shift+ Page Up and Ctrl+Shift+ Page DownCtrl+Shift+ Page Up and Ctrl+Shift+ Page Down
Scroll Through all subtitles one at a time. Video jumps to In Cue of new current subtitle. Add Cursor to current title for editing.Alt+ Page Up and Alt+ Page DownAlt+ Page Up and Alt+ Page DownRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Scroll Through all subtitles one title at a time.
Video jumps to In Cue of new current subtitle.
No Cursor
Alt+ Shift+ Page Up and Alt+ Shift+ Page DownAlt+ Shift+ Page Up and Alt+ Shift+ Page DownRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Go To a subtitle by numberCtrl+ GCtrl+ G
Subtitle Editing
Delete Subtitle and TimesShift+ Ctrl+ Delete
Alt+ Del
Alt+ Backspace
Alt+ Numpad Del
Insert Subtitle at video time or after Current SubtitleCtrl+ Insert or Ctrl+ Enter or Alt+ Enter or Numpad Enter or Alt+ Numpad InsAlt+Insert or Shift+F9If there is already a subtitle at the current video time, the new subtitle will be inserted after the current subtitle plus the default minimum gap. If there is no space for a subtitle, an error will be shown.
Insert Subtitle at video time or after Current Subtitle ignoring Min gapIf there is already a subtitle at the current video time, the new subtitle will be inserted after the current subtitle plus the default minimum gap. If there is no space for a subtitle, an error will be shown.
Insert Subtitle before Current SubtitleShift+ Insert
Shift+Numpad Ins
Ctrl+Shift+Insert
Split SubtitleShift+ Ctrl+ EnterCtrl+Alt+VSplit at current cursor position
Merge Subtitles - current and previousShift+ Ctrl+ BackspaceShift+ Ctrl+ EnterMerge Current subtitle with Next subtitle
Merge Subtitles - current and nextShift+ Ctrl+ Backspace or Shift+ F8Merge Current subtitle with Next subtitle
Mark a subtitle for cut, copy paset or editingAlt+AAlt+AWorks in conjunction with the File Status dialog
Copy Subtitle(s)Ctrl+CCtrl+C
Cut Subtitle(s)Ctrl+XCtrl+X
Paste Subtitle(s)Ctrl+VCtrl+V
Timecode Editing
Move focus from text to In Cue to Out Cue of current subtitleTab and Shift+ TabTab and Shift+ TabOne click selects frames, double click can select seconds, minutes or hours
Increment or decrement selected time elementUp Arrow and Down ArrowShift+ Up Arrow and Down ArrowWhen Focus is on a timecode box
Increment or decrement selected time element and ignore snap and min gap rulesShift+ Up Arrow and Down ArrowUp Arrow and Down ArrowWhen Focus is on a timecode box
Type new time0-9 digits0-9 digitsWhen Focus is on a timecode box
Enter to complete entry
Select another time elementLeft Arrow and Right ArrowLeft Arrow and Right Arrow
Recalculate the Out Cue of the current title based on current intime, reading speed and text lengthNumpad Multiply (*)
Increase Current Title In Cue by one frameCtrl+ 6 (main keyboard)Ctrl+Numpad Plus (+)
Decrease Current Title In Cue by one frameCtrl+Shift 6 (main keyboard)Ctrl+Numpad Minus (-)
Increase Current Title Out Cue by one frameCtrl+ 7 (main keyboard)Ctrl+Shift+Numpad Plus (+)
Decrease Current Title Out Cue by one frameCtrl+Shift 7 (main keyboard)Ctrl+Shift+Numpad Minus (-)
Increase Current Title In Cue by one frame - and maintain gap by moving out cue of previous TitleAlt+ Numpad Plus (+)
Decrease Current Title In Cue by one frame - and maintain gap by moving out cue of previous TitleAlt+ Numpad Minus (-)
Increase Current Title Out Cue by one frame - and maintain gap by moving in cue of next TitleAlt+Shift+ Numpad Plus (+)
Decrease Current Title Out Cue by one frame - and maintain gap by moving in cue of next TitleAlt+Shift+ Numpad Minus (-)
Set current In Cue to be at min gap after previous Out CueCtrl+Shift+ Numpad Plus (+)Alt+Ctrl+Numpad Enter or Ctrl+ Numpad Divide (/)
Set current Out Cue to be at min gap before next In CueCtrl+Alt+ Numpad 0 or Ctrl+Alt+ Numpad Minus (-) or Ctrl+Shift+Numpad Divide (/)
Set the Out Cue of the previous title to be the In Cue of the current title minus min gap.Shift+ Numpad Plus (+)Shift+ Numpad Divide (/)
Set the In Cue of the next title to be the Out Cue of the current title plus min gap.Shift+ Numpad Divide (/)Alt+ Numpad Enter
Set current title out cue to be at video time and move the in cue of the next title to be at min gap.Alt+ Numpad EnterCtrl+Shift+Numpad Enter
Set current title incue to be at video time and move the out cue of the previous title to be at min gap.Ctrl+Shift+Numpad EnterAlt+Ctrl+Numpad Plus (+)
Move current title to video timecode and keep durationAlt+Ctrl+Numpad Plus (+)Numpad Divide (/)Only moves subtitle between existing previous and next subtitles. Can not change order of subtitles. See Cut and Paste to change order.
Move the next subtitle to the current video time and move all following titles to match.Ctrl+Shift+M or Ctrl+Shift+RCtrl+Shift+M or Ctrl+Shift+RUse for conforming subtitles to match video edits
Open Resync/Recut pop-upCtrl+Shift+OCtrl+Shift+OSubtitle Widget Only
Timecode Capture
Set current video time as In Cue of current subtitle - with SnapAlt+ Plus or Numpad PlusAlt+ Plus or Numpad Plus (+)(=/+) Key
Also + key on numeric keypad
Snap to default gap if within gap window - see settings
Set current video time as In Cue of current subtitle - No SnapAlt+ Shift+ Plus or Numpad MinusAlt+ Shift+ Plus or Shift+ Numpad Plus (+)(=/+) Key
Also + key on numeric keypad
Ignore Snap settings
Set current video time as Out Cue of current subtitle - with SnapAlt+ Minus or Numpad MinusAlt+ Minus or Numpad Minus (-)Also - key on numeric keypad
Snap to default gap if within gap window - see settings
Set current video time as Out Cue of current subtitle - No SnapAlt+ Shift+ MinusAlt+Shift+Numpad InsAlso - key on numeric keypad
Ignore Snap settings
Set current video time as In Cue of current subtitle but snapt to previous shotchage - If shotchange snapping is enabled.Alt+Shift+Numpad InsAlt+ Shift+ Minus (-)
Create (insert) new subtitle and set current video time as In Cue.Alt+ Enter or Numpad EnterAlt+ Enter or Numpad Enter
Set Out Cue of current subtitle and then, if space, insert a new subtitle after the current titleCtrl+Numpad EnterCtrl Spacebar up
Increment Out Cue and change next In Cue (if gap = minimum)Alt+ Shift+ Numpad Plus
Decrement Out Cue and change next In Cue (if gap = minimum)Alt+ Shift+ Numpad Minus (-)
Increment In Cue and change next In Cue (if gap = minimum)Alt+Numpad Plus
Decrement In Cue and change next In Cue (if gap = minimum)Alt+ Numpad Minus (-)
Set Out Cue to current time and move next In Cue to min gapAlt+ Numpad EnterAlt+ Numpad Enter
Dubbing
Set the Current Title to have the Currently selected RoleAlt+QAlt+QThe Current Role is the one selected on the Timeline and shown in the Media Control Bar
Comments
Open/Close a comments boxCtrl+Shift+CCtrl+ QClick on C button in subtitle box
Open/Close All comment boxes in the curent fileCtrl+Alt+QCtrl+Alt+Q
RenumberingRenumber the titles in the current text fileAlt+NCtrl+F8
File StatusOpen File Status DialogAlt+C or Alt+FAlt+C or Alt+F
Timeline Widget
Scroll timeline
Set Video to selected subtitle In Cue Double click on a specific subtitle block on the timeline.
Also makes selected timeline the active column in the Subtitle Widget
Set a timeline as active visible column in text widget If selected text timeline is not visible in the text widget, it will be shown in the right hand tab of the righthand column, replacing the current selection.
Editing Cues and moving Titles
Move a Title - respect min gap and snap rules
Move a Title - ignore min gap and snap rules
Move a Title - respect min gap and snap rules but push adjacent Titles
Move an in or out cue - respect min gap and snap rules
Move an in or out cue - ignore min gap and snap rules
Move an in or out cue - respect min gap and snap rules but push adjacent Titles
Timeline Dragging
Drag one subtitle on timeline Moves a single subtitle and updates the In and Out Cue. Subtitle can't be moved past Next or Previous subtitles.
Drag all subtitles on a timeline Moves all the subtitle on the timeline and updates the In and Out Cues in the subtitle file.
Drag all subtitles on the timeline from selected subtitle Moves all the subtitle on the timeline from (and including) the selected subtitle and updates the In and Out Cues in the subtitle file.
Time aligning
Align selected subtitle to current video time and shift all following subtitles on the current timeline Moves the current subtitle's In Cue to match the current video time. All subsequent subtitle times are updated to match the change
Align selected subtitle to current video time and shift all following subtitles on ALL timelines Moves the current subtitle's In Cue to match the current video time. All subsequent subtitle times are updated to match the change
Edit shot changes
Insert a new Shot Change at the current video timeShift+F12Shift+F12
Remove a shotchange at, or close to, the current video timeCtrl+F12Ctrl+F12Delete option will not be visible if there is no curreent shot change near the current video time.
Move a shot change-
Zoom-
Zoom Timeline
Timecode Widget
Select timecode element (Hours, Mins, Seconds or Frames)Left Arrow and Right Arrows (once an element has been selected)Left Arrow and Right Arrows (once an element has been selected)
Edit timeUp Arrow and Down Arrow keysUp Arrow and Down Arrow keysTimecode doesn't wrap to other elements.
Enter TimeNumeric keysNumeric keysInvalid entries prevented (EG 44 frames)
Accept changeEnterEnter
Abandon changeEsc Esc Reverts to previous time
Jump to Seconds section of Timecode WidgetAlt+ SAlt+ S
Copy the current media time to the clipboardCtrl+Shift+QCtrl+Shift+Q
Audio Recording Widget
Start/Stop Recording (keep recording if stopped early)Ctrl+ Shift+ D will record and on Stop keep partial recordings.
Abandon Recording
Loop Record current text block
Record multiple text blocks
Stop Recording and store resultStop and keep a recording that you want to stop short of the full length.
Play Recorded Audio TakeRecorded Audio Take Only
Mark In point for recordingUse to Mark a section to record in one Take.
This can be less than one title or several titles,
Mark Out point for recordingUse to Mark a section to record in one Take.
This can be less than one title or several titles,
Play Program and recorded Audio TakePlays mixed audio from 1 second before AD audio to one second after using Pan and Fade settings
Auto TrimLooks for audio silence at ends ant moves envelope to calculated trim position, Doesn't execute actual trim (See Trim Button)
Edit Trim Positions
Move recorded Audio Take's EnvelopeMoves whole envelope within the constraints of the In and Out Cues of the subtitle (Script text)
Fade Level
Change audio level (gain) of an audio Take
Set Default Fade values
Conform single audio Take
Conform all audio Takes for a Title
Mute/Unmute audio
Delete Audios Delete single Take
Only applies to current audio element.
Delete all muted takes for a Title
Delete all muted takes for a Role
Delete all muted takes for a whole file
Synthetic Voices
Spreak the current title with the currently selected Voice
Speak all titles with no audio using the selected voice(s)
Speak all titles using the selected voice(s)
Video Widget
Zoom
Play/pause video0
Zoom Video to full screenF10F10
Full screen modeF11F11
Zoom to fitCtrl+ 0
Script OverlayToggle AD and Dubbing script overlays On and OffAlt+ HAlt+ H
Web Search Widget
Look up Selected Text using GoogleAlt+GAlt+G
Look up Selected Text on WiklipediaAlt+WAlt+W
Translate Selected text using Google TranslateAlt+Shift+TAlt+Shift+T
System Specific
Display configuration pop-up
Rehearse Mode On/OffF9F9
Toggle Dashboard display On or OffCtrl+Alt+DCtrl+Alt+D
Open Help pages in new tab F1 F1
Add an existing subtitle or script File to the current ProjectCtrl+OCtrl+O
Add a new blank subtitle or script file to the current ProjectAlt+OAlt+O
Print the current subtitle or script fileCtrl+PCtrl+PUse Ctrl+P a second time to open Chrome print dialog.

 * Except Over Text Widgets

Swift

Use the search box to filter the table to specific words or controls (E.G. Shot Change).

Swift Hotkeys

  DescriptionSwiftMouse ActionComments
Top 10 Most Useful Hotkeys
Play/Pause forwards at standard speedNumpad 5 or Space barClick in video area
Step + 1 frameShift+ Numpad 6Move mouse wheel up.
Two fingers left swipe on touchpad.
Step - 1 frameShift+ Numpad 4Move mouse wheel down
Two fingers right swipe on touchpad.
Scroll Through all subtitles, make current box the active edit box with cursor. Video does not move,Page Up and Page DownScroll wheel over text columnOr click in upper or lower subtitle box
Scroll Through all subtitles one at a time. Video jumps to In Cue of new current subtitle.Alt+ Page Up and Alt+ Page DownAlt+ Scroll wheel over text columnRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Insert Subtitle at video time or after Current SubtitleCtrl+Numpad 0 or Ctrl+ Ins Right click in subtitle box and select Insert belowIf there is already a subtitle at the current video time, the new subtitle will be inserted after the current subtitle plus the default minimum gap. If there is no space for a subtitle, an error will be shown.
Set current video time as In Cue of current subtitle - with SnapCtrl+Shift+J(=/+) Key
Also + key on numeric keypad
Snap to default gap if within gap window - see settings
Set current video time as Out Cue of current subtitle - with SnapAlt+Ctrl+JAlso - key on numeric keypad
Snap to default gap if within gap window - see settings
Delete Subtitle and TimesCtrl+ Backspace or Shift+ Ctrl+ Delete or Alt+ Del or
Alt+ Numpad Del
Right Click and select Delete
Position cursor in current column current subtitle boxTabClick in boxIf you click in a subtitle that is not the Current subtitle it will move to the current position (row two in subtitle widget).
If focus is not on Subtitle Widget it will be moved to Subtitle widget
Global Hot Keys
These keys work regardless of which widget is selected
Video Only Controls
Play/Pause forwards at standard speedNumpad 5 or Space barClick in video area
Play/Pause reverse at standard speedShift+ Numpad 2Shift+ Click in video area
Play/Pause forwards at preset speed (x1.5)Numpad 3 or Numpad 8
Step + 1 frameShift+ Numpad 6Move mouse wheel up.
Two fingers left swipe on touchpad.
Step - 1 frameShift+ Numpad 4Move mouse wheel down
Two fingers right swipe on touchpad.
Play forwards at variable speeds. Steps through all speedsAlt+ Shift+ Right Arrow or Numpad 6This control steps towards a faster forwards speed. If the current speed is in reverse this key will reduce the reverse play speed until the speed is zero and then increase in the forward direction.
Play reverse at variable speeds. Steps through all speedsAlt+ Shift+ Left Arrow or Numpad 4 or Numpad 1This control steps towards a faster reverse speed. If the current speed is in forwards this key will reduce the forward play speed until the speed is zero and then increase in the reverse direction
Step forwards Small Step size (10 frames)Alt+ Shift+ Up Arrow Shift+ mouse wheel up
Shift+ two fingers left swipe on touchpad.
Step size is configurable in Video Control Config screen.
Step backwards Small Step size (10 frames)Alt+ Shift+ Down ArrowShift+ mouse wheel down
Shift+ two fingers right swipe on touchpad.
Step size is configurable in Video Control Config screen.
Step forwards Large Step size (10 seconds)Ctrl+ Numpad 6Ctrl+ mouse wheel up
Ctrl+ two fingers left swipe on touchpad.
Step size is configurable in Video Control Config screen.
Step backwards Large Step size (10 seconds)Ctrl+ Numpad 4Ctrl+ mouse wheel down
Ctrl+ two fingers right swipe on touchpad.
Step size is configurable in Video Control Config screen.
Step backwards Large Step size (10 seconds)and play.Alt+Ctrl+Shift+ left Arrow or Numpad 2
Play in a loop around the current titleCtrl+Shift+ SpacebarAlt+Shift+ Click on the media play button
Play/Pause forwards at standard speed, enable Rehearse mode while playing but recert to edit mode on pause.Ctrl+ Spacebar
Jump to next shot changeAlt+ Ctrl+ Right Arrow or Shift+ Numpad 9 Double click in shot area, Ctrl+Alt+Chift Wheel UpOnly if Shot Change timeline present
Jump to previous shot changeAlt+ Ctrl+ Left Arrow or Shift+ Numpad 7Double click in shot area, Ctrl+Alt+Chift Wheel DownOnly if Shot Change timeline present
Jump to start of videoAlt+ Home
Jump to end of videoAlt+ End
Jump to the master Timecode displayCtrl+Alt+I or Alt+ SClick on timecode displayMoves the focus to the primary media timecode seconds section. Up and down arrows will change video position. Left or right arrow will select Frames on Minutes.
Open Timecode jump dialogCtrl+ J or Ctrl+ Shift+ GRight click in subtitle box and select Go To
Video and Text Controls
Scroll Through all subtitles one at a time. Video jumps to In Cue of new current subtitle.Alt+ Page Up and Alt+ Page DownAlt+ Scroll wheel over text columnRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Scroll Through all subtitles one page at a time.Alt+Ctrl+ Page Up and Alt+ Ctrl+ Page DownAlt+ Shift+ Scroll wheel over text columnRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Jump to In Cue of previous Subtitle and playAlt+ Shift+ Ctrl+ Page UpAlt+ Ctrl+ Shift+ Scroll wheel upRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Jump to In Cue of Next Subtitle and playAlt+ Shift+ Ctrl+ Page DownAlt+ Ctrl+ Shift+ Scroll wheel downRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Jump to first subtitle, video jumps to In CueAlt+ Shift+ Home
Jump to last subtitle, video jumps to In CueAlt+ Shift+ End
Jump to In Cue of current subtitle and playAlt+ Shift+ Ctrl+ Up Arrow
Jump to Out Cue of current subtitle and playAlt+ Shift+ Ctrl+ Down Arrow
Jump Video to In Cue of Current SubtitleShift+ Numpad 1 or Alt+ Ctrl+ Home or Shift+ Ctrl+ JDouble Click on Subtitle IDPause video If playing
Jump Video to Out Cue of Current SubtitleShift+ Numpad 3 or Alt+ Ctrl+ End
or Alt+ Ctrl+ J
Shift+ Double Click on subtitle IDPause video If playing
Jump all text columns to current Video TimeAlt+ J
Jump to Start of Video, All text columns to first subtitleAlt+ Shift+ Ctrl+ Home
Jump to End of Video, All text columns to last subtitle Alt+ Shift+ Ctrl+ End
Jump to first Subtitle in Current ColumnCtrl+Home
Jump to last Subtitle in Current ColumnCtrl+ End
Widget Specific Hot keys
These keys only work in one specific widget in one specific widget
Subtitle and Script Widget
Text editingAll normal text editing and selection, copy, paste undo and redo controls will operate in the current text window
Remove Cursor from current subtitleEscClick outside box
Position cursor in current column current subtitle box, Step through text, incue and outcue controls. Shift+Tab for reverseTabClick in boxIf you click in a subtitle that is not the Current subtitle it will move to the current position (row two in subtitle widget).
If focus is not on Subtitle Widget it will be moved to Subtitle widget
Clear contents of Row, but keep rowCtrl+Alt+Space
Delete RowShift+ Backspace
Clear all text in current titleAlt+Shift+Del
Delete from Cursor to End of TitleCtrl+ Del or Ctrl+ Numpad Del
Delete from Cursor to End of RowShift+ Del or Shift+ Numpad Del
Toggle Current Row UppercaseCtrl+Alt+U
Toggle Current Title UppercaseAlt+Shift+U
Toggle Selected Text UppercaseCtrl+Shift+U
Insert Music Note at cursor positionAlt+ Backquote
Insert em-dash at cursor positionCtrl+Shift+ Minus
FindCtrl+ F Click on find icon in top menu bar
Find & ReplaceCtrl+ HClick on find icon in top menu bar
Enable/Disable Alt+ Letter keys for adding accented charactersF2Open File Status Dialog and select Settings Tab
Moving Text
Move the first word of the current row to the end of the previous rowCtrl+Up Arrow Select on right click pop-up format bar
Move the last word of the current row to the beginning of the next rowCtrl+Down Arrow Select on right click pop-up format bar
Move the first word of the current title to the end of the previous titleCtrl+Shift+ Up Arrow or Alt+ <Select on right click pop-up format bar
Move the last word of the Previous title to the start of the current titleCtrl+Shift+ Down Arrow or Alt+ >Select on right click pop-up format bar
Move the first word of the Next title to the end of the current titleAlt+Shift+ <Select on right click pop-up format bar
Move the last word of the current title to the beginning of the next titleAlt+Shift+ >Select on right click pop-up format bar
Move all text after the cursor to the beginning of the next titleCtrl+ F8Select on right click pop-up format bar
Move all text before the cursor to the end of the previous titleCtrl+ Shift+ F8Select on right click pop-up format bar
Text Style
Toggle Italic modeCtrl+ ISelect on right click pop-up format bar
Toggle Row Italic Alt+ Ctrl+ I
Toggle Title Italic Alt+ Shift+ I
Toggle Bold ModeCtrl+ BSelect on right click pop-up format barNot all file formats or display styles support Bold text
Toggle Underline ModeCtrl+ USelect on right click pop-up format barNot all file formats or display styles support Underlined text
Set Text ColourWhite = NumLock
Yellow = Numpad /
Cyan - Numpad *
Green = Numpad Minus
Black = Shift+ Num Lock
Magenta = Shift+ Numpad /
Blue = Shift+ Numpad *
Red = = Shift+ Numpad Minus
Select on right click pop-up format barSet the text colour for the selected text or for new text entered.
Colours available may vary depending on Templates loaded.
1 = white, 2 = Black, 3 = yellow, 4 = red, 5 = cyan, 6 =blue, 7 = green, 8 = magenta.
Set Background ColourWhite = Ctrl+ NumLock
Yellow = Ctrl+ Numpad /
Cyan - Ctrl+ Numpad *
Green = Ctrl+ Numpad Minus
Black = Ctrl+ Shift+ Num Lock
Magenta = Ctrl+ Shift+ Numpad /
Blue = Ctrl+ Shift+ Numpad *
Red = =Ctrl+ Shift+ Numpad Minus
Select on right click pop-up format barSet the background colour for the selected text or for new text entered.
Colours available may vary depending on Templates loaded.
1 = white, 2 = Black, 3 = yellow, 4 = red, 5 = cyan, 6 =blue, 7 = green, 8 = magenta.
Clear all style settingsCtrl+Shift+1Select on right click pop-up format bar
Set Boxing OffCtrl+Shift+2Select on right click pop-up format bar
Set Solid Box onCtrl+Shift+3Select on right click pop-up format bar
Set Ghost Box onCtrl+Shift+4Select on right click pop-up format bar
Set Solid Stripe onCtrl+Shift+5Select on right click pop-up format bar
Set Ghost Stripe onCtrl+Shift+6Select on right click pop-up format bar
Toggle text Drop Shadow on/offCtrl+Shift+8Select on right click pop-up format bar
Toggle text Outline on/offCtrl+Shift+9Select on right click pop-up format bar
Text Format and Justification
Justify Subtitle leftF9Select on right click pop-up format bar
Justify Row LeftShift+ F9Select on right click pop-up format bar
Justify Subtitle rightF11Select on right click pop-up format bar
Justify Row RightShift+ F11Select on right click pop-up format bar
Justify Subtitle CentreF10Select on right click pop-up format bar
Justify Row CentreShift+ F10Select on right click pop-up format bar
Justify Subtitle Center LeftCtrl+Shift+ESelect on right click pop-up format barNot supported in some subtitle file formats
move left aligned row one step to the leftCtrl+Shift+LOnly applies to text that is Left Aligned.
move left aligned row one step to the rightCtrl+Shift+ROnly applies to text that is Left Aligned.
move left aligned subtitle one step to the leftAlt+Ctrl+LOnly applies to text that is Left Aligned.
move left aligned subtitle one step to the rightAlt+Ctrl+ROnly applies to text that is Left Aligned.
Move Subtitle to TopAlt+Shift+Up Arrow or Alt+ TSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Move Subtitle to MiddleAlt+ MSelect on right click pop-up format barMove vertically to middle of screen
Move Subtitle to BottomAlt+Shift+Down Arrow or Alt+ BSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Move Subtitle Up one rowAlt+ Up Arrow or Alt+ U or Alt+ PSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Move Subtitle Down one rowAlt+ Down Arrow or Alt+ DSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Toggle subtitle boxing on/off for current TitleCtrl+Alt+ B
Toggle between Font 1 and Font 2 in Current RowAlt + FSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Text view
Scroll Through all subtitles, make current box the active edit box with cursor. Video does not move,Page Up and Page DownScroll wheel over text columnOr click in upper or lower subtitle box
Scroll Through all subtitles one page at a time.Ctrl+Shift+ Page Up and Ctrl+Shift+ Page DownShift+ Scroll wheel over text column
Scroll Through all subtitles one at a time. Video jumps to In Cue of new current subtitle. Add Cursor to current title for editing.Alt+ Page Up and Alt+ Page DownAlt+ Scroll wheel over text columnRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Scroll Through all subtitles one title at a time.
Video jumps to In Cue of new current subtitle.
No Cursor
Alt+ Shift+ Page Up and Alt+ Shift+ Page DownAlt+ Ctrl+ Scroll wheel over text columnRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Go To a subtitle by numberCtrl+ GRight click in subtitle box and select Go To
Subtitle Editing
Delete Subtitle and TimesCtrl+Backspace
Shift+ Ctrl+ Delete
Alt+ Del
Alt+ Backspace
Alt+ Numpad Del
Right Click and select Delete
Insert Subtitle at video time or after Current SubtitleCtrl+ Enter or Alt+ Enter or Numpad Enter or Alt+ Numpad Ins or Ctrl+ Insert Right click in subtitle box and select Insert belowIf there is already a subtitle at the current video time, the new subtitle will be inserted after the current subtitle plus the default minimum gap. If there is no space for a subtitle, an error will be shown.
Insert Subtitle at video time or after Current Subtitle ignoring Min gapIf there is already a subtitle at the current video time, the new subtitle will be inserted after the current subtitle plus the default minimum gap. If there is no space for a subtitle, an error will be shown.
Insert Subtitle before Current SubtitleCtrl+Shift+Enter
Shift+ Insert
Shift+Numpad Ins
Right click in subtitle box and select Insert above.
Split SubtitleF8Right click in subtitle box and select Split Text.Split at current cursor position
Merge Subtitles - current and previousShift+ Ctrl+ Backspace or Shift+ F8Right click in subtitle box and select either Merge up or Merge DownMerge Current subtitle with Next subtitle
Merge Subtitles - current and nextAlt+ Shift+ F8Right click in subtitle box and select either Merge up or Merge DownMerge Current subtitle with Next subtitle
Mark a subtitle for cut, copy paset or editingAlt+AWorks in conjunction with the File Status dialog
Copy Subtitle(s)Ctrl+CRight click over the marked Subtitle Number
or over the title on the timeline and select Copy
Cut Subtitle(s)Ctrl+XRight click over the marked Subtitle Number
or over the title on the timeline and select Cut
Paste Subtitle(s)Ctrl+VRight Click over a subtitle number
or in the timeline and select Paste to paste the titles at the current timecode.
Note: You can Paste into a different subtitle file on the timeline.
Timecode Editing
Move focus from text to In Cue to Out Cue of current subtitleTab and Shift+ TabClick on sectionOne click selects frames, double click can select seconds, minutes or hours
Increment or decrement selected time elementUp Arrow and Down ArrowScroll wheelWhen Focus is on a timecode box
Increment or decrement selected time element and ignore snap and min gap rulesShift+ Up Arrow and Down ArrowScroll wheelWhen Focus is on a timecode box
Type new time0-9 digitsWhen Focus is on a timecode box
Enter to complete entry
Select another time elementLeft Arrow and Right ArrowClick on section
Recalculate the Out Cue of the current title based on current intime, reading speed and text lengthCtrl+Alt+Numpad 0
Increase Current Title In Cue by one frameF6In Text box: Ctrl+Wheel up
Decrease Current Title In Cue by one frameF5In Text box: Ctrl+Wheel down
Increase Current Title Out Cue by one frameCtrl+F6In Text box: Ctrl+Shift+Wheel up
Decrease Current Title Out Cue by one frameCtrl+F5In Text box: Ctrl+Shift+Wheel down
Increase Current Title In Cue by one frame - and maintain gap by moving out cue of previous TitleAlt+ Numpad Plus (+)
Decrease Current Title In Cue by one frame - and maintain gap by moving out cue of previous TitleAlt+ Numpad Minus (-)
Increase Current Title Out Cue by one frame - and maintain gap by moving in cue of next TitleAlt+Shift+ Numpad Plus (+)
Decrease Current Title Out Cue by one frame - and maintain gap by moving in cue of next TitleAlt+Shift+ Numpad Minus (-)
Set current In Cue to be at min gap after previous Out CueAlt+Numpad 0
Set current Out Cue to be at min gap before next In CueAlt+Numpad Enter
Set the Out Cue of the previous title to be the In Cue of the current title minus min gap.Alt+Shift+Numpad Del
Set the In Cue of the next title to be the Out Cue of the current title plus min gap.Shift+ Numpad Divide (/)
Set current title out cue to be at video time and move the in cue of the next title to be at min gap.Alt+ Numpad Enter
Set current title incue to be at video time and move the out cue of the previous title to be at min gap.Ctrl+Shift+Numpad Enter
Move current title to video timecode and keep durationAlt+Ctrl+Numpad Plus (+)Only moves subtitle between existing previous and next subtitles. Can not change order of subtitles. See Cut and Paste to change order.
Move the next subtitle to the current video time and move all following titles to match.Ctrl+Shift+M or Ctrl+Shift+RShift+ Double Click on the first subtitle to moveUse for conforming subtitles to match video edits
Open Resync/Recut pop-upCtrl+Shift+OSelect from Tools/Timing Tools menu
or right click on Column tab an Select Timing
Subtitle Widget Only
Timecode Capture
Set current video time as In Cue of current subtitle - with SnapNumpad 0(=/+) Key
Also + key on numeric keypad
Snap to default gap if within gap window - see settings
Set current video time as In Cue of current subtitle - No SnapAlt+ Shift+ Plus or Shift+ Numpad Plus (+)(=/+) Key
Also + key on numeric keypad
Ignore Snap settings
Set current video time as Out Cue of current subtitle - with SnapNumpad EnterAlso - key on numeric keypad
Snap to default gap if within gap window - see settings
Set current video time as Out Cue of current subtitle - No SnapAlt+ Shift+ Minus (-)Also - key on numeric keypad
Ignore Snap settings
Set current video time as In Cue of current subtitle but snapt to previous shotchage - If shotchange snapping is enabled.Alt+Shift+Numpad Ins
Create (insert) new subtitle and set current video time as In Cue.Ctrl+ Enter
Set Out Cue of current subtitle and then, if space, insert a new subtitle after the current titleCtrl+Numpad 0 or Ctrl+Numpad Enter
Increment Out Cue and change next In Cue (if gap = minimum)Alt+ Shift+ Numpad Plus
Decrement Out Cue and change next In Cue (if gap = minimum)Alt+ Shift+ Numpad Minus (-)
Increment In Cue and change next In Cue (if gap = minimum)Alt+Numpad Plus
Decrement In Cue and change next In Cue (if gap = minimum)Alt+ Numpad Minus (-)
Set Out Cue to current time and move next In Cue to min gapAlt+ Numpad Enter
Dubbing
Set the Current Title to have the Currently selected RoleAlt+QSelect Role from dropdown in text boxThe Current Role is the one selected on the Timeline and shown in the Media Control Bar
Comments
Open/Close a comments boxCtrl+ QClick on C button in subtitle boxClick on C button in subtitle box
Open/Close All comment boxes in the curent fileCtrl+Alt+Q
RenumberingRenumber the titles in the current text fileAlt+NRight click in a text box and select Renumber
File StatusOpen File Status DialogAlt+C or Alt+F
Timeline Widget
Scroll timelineClick and drag in timline area
Set Video to selected subtitle In Cue Double click on Subtitle BoxDouble click on a specific subtitle block on the timeline.
Also makes selected timeline the active column in the Subtitle Widget
Set a timeline as active visible column in text widget Click on timeline nameIf selected text timeline is not visible in the text widget, it will be shown in the right hand tab of the righthand column, replacing the current selection.
Editing Cues and moving Titles
Move a Title - respect min gap and snap rulesShift +Drag on the center section of a Title
Move a Title - ignore min gap and snap rulesAlt+ Drag on the center section of a Title
Move a Title - respect min gap and snap rules but push adjacent TitlesAlt+ Shift+ Drag on the center section of a Title
Move an in or out cue - respect min gap and snap rulesShift +Drag on the end section of a Title
Move an in or out cue - ignore min gap and snap rulesAlt+ Drag on the end section of a Title
Move an in or out cue - respect min gap and snap rules but push adjacent TitlesAlt+ Shift+ Drag on the end section of a Title
Timeline Dragging
Drag one subtitle on timeline Shift+ Click and dragMoves a single subtitle and updates the In and Out Cue. Subtitle can't be moved past Next or Previous subtitles.
Drag all subtitles on a timeline Ctrl+ Shift+ Click and dragMoves all the subtitle on the timeline and updates the In and Out Cues in the subtitle file.
Drag all subtitles on the timeline from selected subtitle Alt+ Ctrl+ Click and dragMoves all the subtitle on the timeline from (and including) the selected subtitle and updates the In and Out Cues in the subtitle file.
Time aligning
Align selected subtitle to current video time and shift all following subtitles on the current timeline Shift+ Double Click on selected SubtitleMoves the current subtitle's In Cue to match the current video time. All subsequent subtitle times are updated to match the change
Align selected subtitle to current video time and shift all following subtitles on ALL timelines Ctrl+Shift+ Double Click on selected SubtitleMoves the current subtitle's In Cue to match the current video time. All subsequent subtitle times are updated to match the change
Edit shot changes
Insert a new Shot Change at the current video timeShift+F12Right Click on Timeline and select Insert
Remove a shotchange at, or close to, the current video timeCtrl+F12Right click on timeline and select DeleteDelete option will not be visible if there is no curreent shot change near the current video time.
Move a shot change-Shift+Drag on the shotchange line in the shotchange track on the timeline
Zoom
Zoom TimelineCtrl+Shift+Scrollwheel
Timecode Widget
Select timecode element (Hours, Mins, Seconds or Frames)Left Arrow and Right Arrows (once an element has been selected)Click on element
Edit timeUp Arrow and Down Arrow keysMouse wheelTimecode doesn't wrap to other elements.
Enter TimeNumeric keysInvalid entries prevented (EG 44 frames)
Accept changeEnterClick out
Abandon changeEsc Reverts to previous time
Jump to Seconds section of Timecode WidgetAlt+ S
Copy the current media time to the clipboardCtrl+Shift+Q
Audio Recording Widget
Start/Stop Recording (keep recording if stopped early)Click on Record or Stop ButtonCtrl+ Shift+ D will record and on Stop keep partial recordings.
Abandon RecordingClick on Record or Stop Button
Loop Record current text blockAlt+Shift+Click on Record button
Record multiple text blocks Alt+Click on Record button
Stop Recording and store resultStop and keep a recording that you want to stop short of the full length.
Play Recorded Audio TakeDouble click on waveform or click on play button on waveform (Play button appears on hover)Recorded Audio Take Only
Mark In point for recordingClick on [ icon on media control bar or
Shift Drag red marker on top row of timeline
Use to Mark a section to record in one Take.
This can be less than one title or several titles,
Mark Out point for recordingClick on ] icon on media control bar or
Shift Drag red marker on top row of timeline
Use to Mark a section to record in one Take.
This can be less than one title or several titles,
Play Program and recorded Audio TakePlay Video or Click on play button on Title (Play button appears on hover)Plays mixed audio from 1 second before AD audio to one second after using Pan and Fade settings
Auto TrimAudio is trimmed automatically on record if Auto Trim option is on.
To trim manually hover over the audio waveform and click on the trim (scissors) button that pops up, or Shift+ Double click on the waveform.
Looks for audio silence at ends ant moves envelope to calculated trim position, Doesn't execute actual trim (See Trim Button)
Edit Trim PositionsShift+ Drag trim markers on left and right ends of audio waveforms on the timeline
Move recorded Audio Take's EnvelopeShift+ Drag trim middle section of audio waveforms on the timelineMoves whole envelope within the constraints of the In and Out Cues of the subtitle (Script text)
Fade LevelShift+ Drag Fade markers on Fade waveform
Change audio level (gain) of an audio TakeHover over the waveform mute button and a level slider will pop-up.
Set Default Fade values Right click on Title and select Fade - Reset Fade
Conform single audio TakeAlt+ Double click on the audio waveform or right click on the waveform and select Conform Take
Conform all audio Takes for a TitleAlt+ Double click on the Title text box or right click on the Title text box and select Conform Audio
Mute/Unmute audioHover over the audio waveform and click on the mute button that pops up.
Delete Audios Delete single Take
Right click on waveform and select Delete Take or click on the Delete button when you hover over the waveform.Only applies to current audio element.
Delete all muted takes for a TitleRight click on the Title and select Delete/Delete muted Takes
Delete all muted takes for a Role
Right click on the Role row and select Remove muted Takes
Delete all muted takes for a whole file
Right click on the File row header and select Remove muted Takes
Synthetic Voices
Spreak the current title with the currently selected VoiceClick on the Speaker Icon on the media controller widet
Speak all titles with no audio using the selected voice(s)Shift+ Click on the Speaker Icon on the media controller widet
Speak all titles using the selected voice(s)Ctrl+ Click on the Speaker Icon on the media controller widet
Video Widget
Zoom
Play/pause videoClick in video window
Zoom Video to full screenClick on full screen icon in video widget
Full screen modeCtrl+ 1
Zoom to fitClick on zoom icon at right hand end of top bar.
Script OverlayToggle AD and Dubbing script overlays On and OffAlt+ HRight click on script overlay and select Overlays/Script Overlay/Hide or Unhide
Web Search Widget
Look up Selected Text using GoogleAlt+G
Look up Selected Text on WiklipediaAlt+W
Translate Selected text using Google TranslateAlt+Shift+T
System Specific
Display configuration pop-upRignt click in widget and select Settings
Rehearse Mode On/OffCtrl+ 4 or Ctrl+ SpacebarClick on Rehearse mode switch on top menu bar
Toggle Dashboard display On or OffCtrl+Alt+DClick on Dashboard in top menu
Open Help pages in new tab F1Select from menu
Add an existing subtitle or script File to the current ProjectCtrl+OUse Files, Textfiles, Add to Project menu
Add a new blank subtitle or script file to the current ProjectAlt+OUse Files, Textfiles, New menu
Print the current subtitle or script fileCtrl+PUse Ctrl+P a second time to open Chrome print dialog.

 * Except Over Text Widgets

Subtitle Edit

Use the search box to filter the table to specific words or controls (E.G. Shot Change).

Subtitle Edit Hotkeys

  DescriptionSubtitle EditMouse ActionComments
Top 10 Most Useful Hotkeys
Play/Pause forwards at standard speedCtrl+PClick in video area
Step + 1 frameAlt+ Up Arrow or Numpad 3Move mouse wheel up.
Two fingers left swipe on touchpad.
Step - 1 frameAlt+ Down Arrow or Numpad 1Move mouse wheel down
Two fingers right swipe on touchpad.
Scroll Through all subtitles, make current box the active edit box with cursor. Video does not move,Page Up and Page DownScroll wheel over text columnOr click in upper or lower subtitle box
Scroll Through all subtitles one at a time. Video jumps to In Cue of new current subtitle.Alt+ Page Up and Alt+ Page DownAlt+ Scroll wheel over text columnRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Insert Subtitle at video time or after Current SubtitleCtrl+ Insert or Ctrl+ Enter or Alt+ Enter or Numpad Enter or Alt+Numpad Enter or Alt+ Numpad InsRight click in subtitle box and select Insert belowIf there is already a subtitle at the current video time, the new subtitle will be inserted after the current subtitle plus the default minimum gap. If there is no space for a subtitle, an error will be shown.
Set current video time as In Cue of current subtitle - with SnapAlt+ Plus or Numpad Plus (+)(=/+) Key
Also + key on numeric keypad
Snap to default gap if within gap window - see settings
Set current video time as Out Cue of current subtitle - with SnapAlt+ Minus or Numpad Minus (-)Also - key on numeric keypad
Snap to default gap if within gap window - see settings
Delete Subtitle and TimesShift+ Ctrl+ Delete
Alt+ Del
Alt+ Backspace
Alt+ Numpad Del
Right Click and select Delete
Position cursor in current column current subtitle boxTabClick in boxIf you click in a subtitle that is not the Current subtitle it will move to the current position (row two in subtitle widget).
If focus is not on Subtitle Widget it will be moved to Subtitle widget
Global Hot Keys
These keys work regardless of which widget is selected
Video Only Controls
Play/Pause forwards at standard speedAlt+ Right Arrow or Space bar or Numpad 2 or Numpad 5 or Numpad 8Click in video area
Play/Pause reverse at standard speedAlt+ Left Arrow or Shift+ spacebar or Shift+ Numpad 2 or Shift+ Numpad 5 or Shift+ Numpad 8Shift+ Click in video area
Play/Pause forwards at preset speed (x1.5)Alt+Ctrl+Shift+ Right Arrow
Step + 1 frameAlt+ Up Arrow or Numpad 3Move mouse wheel up.
Two fingers left swipe on touchpad.
Step - 1 frameAlt+ Down Arrow or Numpad 1Move mouse wheel down
Two fingers right swipe on touchpad.
Play forwards at variable speeds. Steps through all speedsAlt+ Shift+ Right ArrowThis control steps towards a faster forwards speed. If the current speed is in reverse this key will reduce the reverse play speed until the speed is zero and then increase in the forward direction.
Play reverse at variable speeds. Steps through all speedsAlt+ Shift+ Left ArrowThis control steps towards a faster reverse speed. If the current speed is in forwards this key will reduce the forward play speed until the speed is zero and then increase in the reverse direction
Step forwards Small Step size (10 frames)Alt+ Shift+ Up Arrow or Numpad 6Shift+ mouse wheel up
Shift+ two fingers left swipe on touchpad.
Step size is configurable in Video Control Config screen.
Step backwards Small Step size (10 frames)Alt+ Shift+ Down Arrow or Numpad 4Shift+ mouse wheel down
Shift+ two fingers right swipe on touchpad.
Step size is configurable in Video Control Config screen.
Step forwards Large Step size (10 seconds)Alt+ Ctrl+ Up Arrow or Numpad 9Ctrl+ mouse wheel up
Ctrl+ two fingers left swipe on touchpad.
Step size is configurable in Video Control Config screen.
Step backwards Large Step size (10 seconds)Alt+ Ctrl+ Down Arrow or Numpad 7Ctrl+ mouse wheel down
Ctrl+ two fingers right swipe on touchpad.
Step size is configurable in Video Control Config screen.
Step backwards Large Step size (10 seconds)and play.Alt+Ctrl+Shift+ left Arrow or Ctrl+ Numpad 7
Play in a loop around the current titleCtrl+ SpacebarAlt+Shift+ Click on the media play button
Play/Pause forwards at standard speed, enable Rehearse mode while playing but recert to edit mode on pause.Ctrl+Shift+ Spacebar or F4
Jump to next shot changeAlt+ Ctrl+ Right Arrow Double click in shot area, Ctrl+Alt+Chift Wheel UpOnly if Shot Change timeline present
Jump to previous shot changeAlt+ Ctrl+ Left ArrowDouble click in shot area, Ctrl+Alt+Chift Wheel DownOnly if Shot Change timeline present
Jump to start of videoAlt+ Home
Jump to end of videoAlt+ End
Jump to the master Timecode displayAlt+ SClick on timecode displayMoves the focus to the primary media timecode seconds section. Up and down arrows will change video position. Left or right arrow will select Frames on Minutes.
Open Timecode jump dialogCtrl+ JRight click in subtitle box and select Go To
Video and Text Controls
Scroll Through all subtitles one at a time. Video jumps to In Cue of new current subtitle.Alt+ Page Up and Alt+ Page DownAlt+ Scroll wheel over text columnRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Scroll Through all subtitles one page at a time.Alt+Up ArrowAlt+ Shift+ Scroll wheel over text columnRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Jump to In Cue of previous Subtitle and playAlt+Down ArrowAlt+ Ctrl+ Shift+ Scroll wheel upRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Jump to In Cue of Next Subtitle and playAlt+ Shift+ Ctrl+ Page DownAlt+ Ctrl+ Shift+ Scroll wheel downRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Jump to first subtitle, video jumps to In CueAlt+ Shift+ Home
Jump to last subtitle, video jumps to In CueAlt+ Shift+ End
Jump to In Cue of current subtitle and playAlt+ Shift+ Ctrl+ Up Arrow
Jump to Out Cue of current subtitle and playAlt+ Shift+ Ctrl+ Down Arrow
Jump Video to In Cue of Current SubtitleAlt+ Ctrl+ Home or Shift+ Ctrl+ JDouble Click on Subtitle IDPause video If playing
Jump Video to Out Cue of Current SubtitleAlt+ Ctrl+ End
or Alt+ Ctrl+ J
Shift+ Double Click on subtitle IDPause video If playing
Jump all text columns to current Video TimeAlt+ J
Jump to Start of Video, All text columns to first subtitleAlt+ Shift+ Ctrl+ Home
Jump to End of Video, All text columns to last subtitle Alt+ Shift+ Ctrl+ End
Jump to first Subtitle in Current Column
Jump to last Subtitle in Current Column
Widget Specific Hot keys
These keys only work in one specific widget in one specific widget
Subtitle and Script Widget
Text editingAll normal text editing and selection, copy, paste undo and redo controls will operate in the current text window
Remove Cursor from current subtitleEscClick outside box
Position cursor in current column current subtitle box, Step through text, incue and outcue controls. Shift+Tab for reverseTabClick in boxIf you click in a subtitle that is not the Current subtitle it will move to the current position (row two in subtitle widget).
If focus is not on Subtitle Widget it will be moved to Subtitle widget
Clear contents of Row, but keep rowCtrl+Alt+Space
Delete RowShift+ Backspace
Clear all text in current titleCtrl+ Del or Ctrl+ Numpad Del
Delete from Cursor to End of TitleShift+ Del or Shift+ Numpad Del
Delete from Cursor to End of RowAlt+Shift+Del
Toggle Current Row UppercaseCtrl+Alt+U
Toggle Current Title UppercaseAlt+Shift+U
Toggle Selected Text UppercaseCtrl+Shift+U
Insert Music Note at cursor positionCtrl+M
Insert em-dash at cursor positionCtrl+D
FindCtrl+ F Click on find icon in top menu bar
Find & ReplaceCtrl+ HClick on find icon in top menu bar
Enable/Disable Alt+ Letter keys for adding accented charactersF2Open File Status Dialog and select Settings Tab
Moving Text
Move the first word of the current row to the end of the previous rowCtrl+Up ArrowSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Move the last word of the current row to the beginning of the next rowCtrl+Down Arrow or Select on right click pop-up format bar
Move the first word of the current title to the end of the previous titleAlt+ <Select on right click pop-up format bar
Move the last word of the Previous title to the start of the current titleAlt+ >Select on right click pop-up format bar
Move the first word of the Next title to the end of the current titleAlt+Shift+ <Select on right click pop-up format bar
Move the last word of the current title to the beginning of the next titleAlt+Shift+ >Select on right click pop-up format bar
Move all text after the cursor to the beginning of the next titleCtrl+>Select on right click pop-up format bar
Move all text before the cursor to the end of the previous titleCtrl+<Select on right click pop-up format bar
Text Style
Toggle Italic modeCtrl+ ISelect on right click pop-up format bar
Toggle Row Italic Alt+ Ctrl+ I
Toggle Title Italic Alt+ Shift+ I
Toggle Bold ModeCtrl+ BSelect on right click pop-up format barNot all file formats or display styles support Bold text
Toggle Underline ModeCtrl+ USelect on right click pop-up format barNot all file formats or display styles support Underlined text
Set Text ColourCtrl+ 1 to 8Select on right click pop-up format barSet the text colour for the selected text or for new text entered.
Colours available may vary depending on Templates loaded.
1 = white, 2 = Black, 3 = yellow, 4 = red, 5 = cyan, 6 =blue, 7 = green, 8 = magenta.
Set Background ColourAlt+ 1 to 8Select on right click pop-up format barSet the background colour for the selected text or for new text entered.
Colours available may vary depending on Templates loaded.
1 = white, 2 = Black, 3 = yellow, 4 = red, 5 = cyan, 6 =blue, 7 = green, 8 = magenta.
Clear all style settingsCtrl+Shift+1Select on right click pop-up format bar
Set Boxing OffCtrl+Shift+2Select on right click pop-up format bar
Set Solid Box onCtrl+Shift+3Select on right click pop-up format bar
Set Ghost Box onCtrl+Shift+4Select on right click pop-up format bar
Set Solid Stripe onCtrl+Shift+5Select on right click pop-up format bar
Set Ghost Stripe onCtrl+Shift+6Select on right click pop-up format bar
Toggle text Drop Shadow on/offCtrl+Shift+8Select on right click pop-up format bar
Toggle text Outline on/offCtrl+Shift+9Select on right click pop-up format bar
Text Format and Justification
Justify Subtitle leftCtrl+ LSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Justify Row LeftAlt+ LSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Justify Subtitle rightCtrl+ RSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Justify Row RightAlt+ RSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Justify Subtitle CentreCtrl+ ESelect on right click pop-up format bar
Justify Row CentreAlt+ ESelect on right click pop-up format bar
Justify Subtitle Center LeftCtrl+Shift+ESelect on right click pop-up format barNot supported in some subtitle file formats
move left aligned row one step to the leftCtrl+Shift+LOnly applies to text that is Left Aligned.
move left aligned row one step to the rightCtrl+Shift+ROnly applies to text that is Left Aligned.
move left aligned subtitle one step to the leftAlt+Ctrl+LOnly applies to text that is Left Aligned.
move left aligned subtitle one step to the rightAlt+Ctrl+ROnly applies to text that is Left Aligned.
Move Subtitle to TopAlt+ ESelect on right click pop-up format bar
Move Subtitle to MiddleAlt+ TSelect on right click pop-up format barMove vertically to middle of screen
Move Subtitle to BottomAlt+ MSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Move Subtitle Up one rowAlt+ BSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Move Subtitle Down one rowAlt+ U or Alt+ PSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Toggle subtitle boxing on/off for current TitleAlt+ D
Toggle between Font 1 and Font 2 in Current RowCtrl+Alt+ BSelect on right click pop-up format bar
Text view
Scroll Through all subtitles, make current box the active edit box with cursor. Video does not move,Page Up and Page DownScroll wheel over text columnOr click in upper or lower subtitle box
Scroll Through all subtitles one page at a time.Ctrl+Shift+ Page Up and Ctrl+Shift+ Page DownShift+ Scroll wheel over text column
Scroll Through all subtitles one at a time. Video jumps to In Cue of new current subtitle. Add Cursor to current title for editing.Alt+ Page Up and Alt+ Page DownAlt+ Scroll wheel over text columnRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Scroll Through all subtitles one title at a time.
Video jumps to In Cue of new current subtitle.
No Cursor
Alt+ Shift+ Page Up and Alt+ Shift+ Page DownAlt+ Ctrl+ Scroll wheel over text columnRehearse Mode = Off - Current text column
Rehearse Mode = On - All text columns
Go To a subtitle by numberCtrl+ GRight click in subtitle box and select Go To
Subtitle Editing
Delete Subtitle and Times Right Click and select Delete
Insert Subtitle at video time or after Current SubtitleAlt+Insert or Shift+F9Right click in subtitle box and select Insert belowIf there is already a subtitle at the current video time, the new subtitle will be inserted after the current subtitle plus the default minimum gap. If there is no space for a subtitle, an error will be shown.
Insert Subtitle at video time or after Current Subtitle ignoring Min gapIf there is already a subtitle at the current video time, the new subtitle will be inserted after the current subtitle plus the default minimum gap. If there is no space for a subtitle, an error will be shown.
Insert Subtitle before Current SubtitleCtrl+Shift+InsertRight click in subtitle box and select Insert above.
Split SubtitleCtrl+Alt+VRight click in subtitle box and select Split Text.Split at current cursor position
Merge Subtitles - current and previousShift+ Ctrl+ EnterRight click in subtitle box and select either Merge up or Merge DownMerge Current subtitle with Next subtitle
Merge Subtitles - current and nextShift+ Ctrl+ Backspace or Shift+ F8Right click in subtitle box and select either Merge up or Merge DownMerge Current subtitle with Next subtitle
Mark a subtitle for cut, copy paset or editingAlt+AWorks in conjunction with the File Status dialog
Copy Subtitle(s)Ctrl+CRight click over the marked Subtitle Number
or over the title on the timeline and select Copy
Cut Subtitle(s)Ctrl+XRight click over the marked Subtitle Number
or over the title on the timeline and select Cut
Paste Subtitle(s)Ctrl+VRight Click over a subtitle number
or in the timeline and select Paste to paste the titles at the current timecode.
Note: You can Paste into a different subtitle file on the timeline.
Timecode Editing
Move focus from text to In Cue to Out Cue of current subtitleTab and Shift+ TabClick on sectionOne click selects frames, double click can select seconds, minutes or hours
Increment or decrement selected time elementShift+ Up Arrow and Down ArrowScroll wheelWhen Focus is on a timecode box
Increment or decrement selected time element and ignore snap and min gap rulesUp Arrow and Down ArrowScroll wheelWhen Focus is on a timecode box
Type new time0-9 digitsWhen Focus is on a timecode box
Enter to complete entry
Select another time elementLeft Arrow and Right ArrowClick on section
Recalculate the Out Cue of the current title based on current intime, reading speed and text lengthNumpad Multiply (*)
Increase Current Title In Cue by one frameCtrl+Numpad Plus (+)In Text box: Ctrl+Wheel up
Decrease Current Title In Cue by one frameCtrl+Numpad Minus (-)In Text box: Ctrl+Wheel down
Increase Current Title Out Cue by one frameCtrl+Shift+Numpad Plus (+)In Text box: Ctrl+Shift+Wheel up
Decrease Current Title Out Cue by one frameCtrl+Shift+Numpad Minus (-)In Text box: Ctrl+Shift+Wheel down
Increase Current Title In Cue by one frame - and maintain gap by moving out cue of previous TitleAlt+ Numpad Plus (+)
Decrease Current Title In Cue by one frame - and maintain gap by moving out cue of previous TitleAlt+ Numpad Minus (-)
Increase Current Title Out Cue by one frame - and maintain gap by moving in cue of next TitleAlt+Shift+ Numpad Plus (+)
Decrease Current Title Out Cue by one frame - and maintain gap by moving in cue of next TitleAlt+Shift+ Numpad Minus (-)
Set current In Cue to be at min gap after previous Out CueAlt+Ctrl+Numpad Enter or Ctrl+ Numpad Divide (/)
Set current Out Cue to be at min gap before next In CueCtrl+Alt+ Numpad 0 or Ctrl+Alt+ Numpad Minus (-) or Ctrl+Shift+Numpad Divide (/)
Set the Out Cue of the previous title to be the In Cue of the current title minus min gap.Shift+ Numpad Divide (/)
Set the In Cue of the next title to be the Out Cue of the current title plus min gap.Alt+ Numpad Enter
Set current title out cue to be at video time and move the in cue of the next title to be at min gap.Ctrl+Shift+Numpad Enter
Set current title incue to be at video time and move the out cue of the previous title to be at min gap.Alt+Ctrl+Numpad Plus (+)
Move current title to video timecode and keep durationNumpad Divide (/)Only moves subtitle between existing previous and next subtitles. Can not change order of subtitles. See Cut and Paste to change order.
Move the next subtitle to the current video time and move all following titles to match.Ctrl+Shift+M or Ctrl+Shift+RShift+ Double Click on the first subtitle to moveUse for conforming subtitles to match video edits
Open Resync/Recut pop-upCtrl+Shift+OSelect from Tools/Timing Tools menu
or right click on Column tab an Select Timing
Subtitle Widget Only
Timecode Capture
Set current video time as In Cue of current subtitle - with SnapAlt+ Plus or Numpad Plus (+)(=/+) Key
Also + key on numeric keypad
Snap to default gap if within gap window - see settings
Set current video time as In Cue of current subtitle - No SnapAlt+ Shift+ Plus or Shift+ Numpad Plus (+)(=/+) Key
Also + key on numeric keypad
Ignore Snap settings
Set current video time as Out Cue of current subtitle - with SnapAlt+ Minus or Numpad Minus (-)Also - key on numeric keypad
Snap to default gap if within gap window - see settings
Set current video time as Out Cue of current subtitle - No SnapAlt+Shift+Numpad InsAlso - key on numeric keypad
Ignore Snap settings
Set current video time as In Cue of current subtitle but snapt to previous shotchage - If shotchange snapping is enabled.Alt+ Shift+ Minus (-)
Create (insert) new subtitle and set current video time as In Cue.Alt+ Enter or Numpad Enter
Set Out Cue of current subtitle and then, if space, insert a new subtitle after the current titleCtrl Spacebar up
Increment Out Cue and change next In Cue (if gap = minimum)Alt+ Shift+ Numpad Plus
Decrement Out Cue and change next In Cue (if gap = minimum)Alt+ Shift+ Numpad Minus (-)
Increment In Cue and change next In Cue (if gap = minimum)Alt+Numpad Plus
Decrement In Cue and change next In Cue (if gap = minimum)Alt+ Numpad Minus (-)
Set Out Cue to current time and move next In Cue to min gapAlt+ Numpad Enter
Dubbing
Set the Current Title to have the Currently selected RoleAlt+QSelect Role from dropdown in text boxThe Current Role is the one selected on the Timeline and shown in the Media Control Bar
Comments
Open/Close a comments boxCtrl+ QClick on C button in subtitle boxClick on C button in subtitle box
Open/Close All comment boxes in the curent fileCtrl+Alt+Q
RenumberingRenumber the titles in the current text fileCtrl+F8Right click in a text box and select Renumber
File StatusOpen File Status DialogAlt+C or Alt+F
Timeline Widget
Scroll timelineClick and drag in timline area
Set Video to selected subtitle In CueDouble click on Subtitle BoxDouble click on a specific subtitle block on the timeline.
Also makes selected timeline the active column in the Subtitle Widget
Set a timeline as active visible column in text widgetClick on timeline nameIf selected text timeline is not visible in the text widget, it will be shown in the right hand tab of the righthand column, replacing the current selection.
Editing Cues and moving Titles
Move a Title - respect min gap and snap rulesShift +Drag on the center section of a Title
Move a Title - ignore min gap and snap rulesAlt+ Drag on the center section of a Title
Move a Title - respect min gap and snap rules but push adjacent TitlesAlt+ Shift+ Drag on the center section of a Title
Move an in or out cue - respect min gap and snap rulesShift +Drag on the end section of a Title
Move an in or out cue - ignore min gap and snap rulesAlt+ Drag on the end section of a Title
Move an in or out cue - respect min gap and snap rules but push adjacent TitlesAlt+ Shift+ Drag on the end section of a Title
Timeline Dragging
Drag one subtitle on timelineShift+ Click and dragMoves a single subtitle and updates the In and Out Cue. Subtitle can't be moved past Next or Previous subtitles.
Drag all subtitles on a timelineCtrl+ Shift+ Click and dragMoves all the subtitle on the timeline and updates the In and Out Cues in the subtitle file.
Drag all subtitles on the timeline from selected subtitleAlt+ Ctrl+ Click and dragMoves all the subtitle on the timeline from (and including) the selected subtitle and updates the In and Out Cues in the subtitle file.
Time aligning
Align selected subtitle to current video time and shift all following subtitles on the current timelineShift+ Double Click on selected SubtitleMoves the current subtitle's In Cue to match the current video time. All subsequent subtitle times are updated to match the change
Align selected subtitle to current video time and shift all following subtitles on ALL timelinesCtrl+Shift+ Double Click on selected SubtitleMoves the current subtitle's In Cue to match the current video time. All subsequent subtitle times are updated to match the change
Edit shot changes
Insert a new Shot Change at the current video timeShift+F12Right Click on Timeline and select Insert
Remove a shotchange at, or close to, the current video timeCtrl+F12Right click on timeline and select DeleteDelete option will not be visible if there is no curreent shot change near the current video time.
Move a shot changeShift+Drag on the shotchange line in the shotchange track on the timeline
Zoom-
Zoom TimelineCtrl+Shift+Scrollwheel
Timecode Widget
Select timecode element (Hours, Mins, Seconds or Frames)Left Arrow and Right Arrows (once an element has been selected)Click on element
Edit timeUp Arrow and Down Arrow keysMouse wheelTimecode doesn't wrap to other elements.
Enter TimeNumeric keysInvalid entries prevented (EG 44 frames)
Accept changeEnterClick out
Abandon changeEsc Reverts to previous time
Jump to Seconds section of Timecode WidgetAlt+ S
Copy the current media time to the clipboardCtrl+Shift+Q
Audio Recording Widget
Start/Stop Recording (keep recording if stopped early)Click on Record or Stop ButtonCtrl+ Shift+ D will record and on Stop keep partial recordings.
Abandon RecordingClick on Record or Stop Button
Loop Record current text blockAlt+Shift+Click on Record button
Record multiple text blocks Alt+Click on Record button
Stop Recording and store resultStop and keep a recording that you want to stop short of the full length.
Play Recorded Audio TakeDouble click on waveform or click on play button on waveform (Play button appears on hover)Recorded Audio Take Only
Mark In point for recordingClick on [ icon on media control bar or
Shift Drag red marker on top row of timeline
Use to Mark a section to record in one Take.
This can be less than one title or several titles,
Mark Out point for recordingClick on ] icon on media control bar or
Shift Drag red marker on top row of timeline
Use to Mark a section to record in one Take.
This can be less than one title or several titles,
Play Program and recorded Audio TakePlay Video or Click on play button on Title (Play button appears on hover)Plays mixed audio from 1 second before AD audio to one second after using Pan and Fade settings
Auto TrimAudio is trimmed automatically on record if Auto Trim option is on.
To trim manually hover over the audio waveform and click on the trim (scissors) button that pops up, or Shift+ Double click on the waveform.
Looks for audio silence at ends ant moves envelope to calculated trim position, Doesn't execute actual trim (See Trim Button)
Edit Trim PositionsShift+ Drag trim markers on left and right ends of audio waveforms on the timeline
Move recorded Audio Take's EnvelopeShift+ Drag trim middle section of audio waveforms on the timelineMoves whole envelope within the constraints of the In and Out Cues of the subtitle (Script text)
Fade LevelShift+ Drag Fade markers on Fade waveform
Change audio level (gain) of an audio TakeHover over the waveform mute button and a level slider will pop-up.
Set Default Fade valuesRight click on Title and select Fade - Reset Fade
Conform single audio TakeAlt+ Double click on the audio waveform or right click on the waveform and select Conform Take
Conform all audio Takes for a TitleAlt+ Double click on the Title text box or right click on the Title text box and select Conform Audio
Mute/Unmute audioHover over the audio waveform and click on the mute button that pops up.
Delete Audios Delete single Take
Right click on waveform and select Delete Take or click on the Delete button when you hover over the waveform.Only applies to current audio element.
Delete all muted takes for a TitleRight click on the Title and select Delete/Delete muted Takes
Delete all muted takes for a Role
Right click on the Role row and select Remove muted Takes
Delete all muted takes for a whole file
Right click on the File row header and select Remove muted Takes
Synthetic Voices
Spreak the current title with the currently selected VoiceClick on the Speaker Icon on the media controller widet
Speak all titles with no audio using the selected voice(s)Shift+ Click on the Speaker Icon on the media controller widet
Speak all titles using the selected voice(s)Ctrl+ Click on the Speaker Icon on the media controller widet
Video Widget
Zoom
Play/pause video0Click in video window
Zoom Video to full screenF10Click on full screen icon in video widget
Full screen modeF11
Zoom to fitCtrl+ 0Click on zoom icon at right hand end of top bar.
Script OverlayToggle AD and Dubbing script overlays On and OffAlt+ HRight click on script overlay and select Overlays/Script Overlay/Hide or Unhide
Web Search Widget
Look up Selected Text using GoogleAlt+G
Look up Selected Text on WiklipediaAlt+W
Translate Selected text using Google TranslateAlt+Shift+T
System Specific
Display configuration pop-upRignt click in widget and select Settings
Rehearse Mode On/OffF9Click on Rehearse mode switch on top menu bar
Toggle Dashboard display On or OffCtrl+Alt+DClick on Dashboard in top menu
Open Help pages in new tab F1Select from menu
Add an existing subtitle or script File to the current ProjectCtrl+OUse Files, Textfiles, Add to Project menu
Add a new blank subtitle or script file to the current ProjectAlt+OUse Files, Textfiles, New menu
Print the current subtitle or script fileCtrl+PUse Ctrl+P a second time to open Chrome print dialog.

 * Except Over Text Widgets