Whether you are an experienced video editor or just starting out, it is important to take breaks from your computer screen. But it can be hard to find the time to take breaks. We’re here to help you save time and effort with the best final cut pro X keyboard shortcuts. Most of us are familiar with basic shortcuts like copy (Command/Control C) and paste (Command/Control V), but Final Cut Pro X has its own set of powerful hotkeys that can make editing much easier.
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We know that switching from using the mouse or trackpad to using shortcuts can be hard. But the only way to get good at them is to use them. After a few hours of practice, you should be able to use the shortcut without thinking about it. If you do this for every action you do often, you’ll soon find yourself tapping on the keyboard more than clicking with the mouse. If you don’t need all the commands we’re going to talk about right now, that’s fine. Below we have mentioned the best final cut pro X keyboard shortcuts.
Best Final Cut Pro X Keyboard Shortcuts
File Menu:
Shortcut
Description
Command + N
New Project
Command + O
Open Project
Command + S
Save Project
Command + W
Close Project
Command + Q
Quit Final Cut Pro X
Command + Z
Undo
Command + Shift + Z
Redo
Edit Menu:
Shortcut
Description
Command + X
Cut
Command + C
Copy
Command + V
Paste
Command + D
Duplicate
Command + A
Select All
Command + F
Find
Delete
Delete Selection
Option + Delete
Ripple Delete
Command + B
Blade Tool
Command + T
Trim Tool
Option + S
Solo Selected Clip
View Menu:
Shortcut
Description
Command + 1
Show/Hide Libraries Sidebar
Command + 2
Show/Hide Timeline Index
Command + 3
Show/Hide Inspector
Command + 4
Show/Hide Effects Browser
Command + 5
Show/Hide Transitions Browser
Command + 6
Show/Hide Generators Browser
Command + 7
Show/Hide Titles and Generators Browser
Command + 8
Show/Hide Audio Configuration
Command + 9
Show/Hide Video Scopes
Command + 0
Show/Hide Browser
Modify Menu:
Shortcut
Description
Command + J
Join Clips
Command + L
Connect Clips
Command + G
Create Compound Clip
Control + S
Expand Audio Components
Option + Command + S
Expand Video Components
Control + Command + S
Expand Both Audio and Video Components
Option + Command + B
Break Apart Clip Items
Command + K
Add Edit
Mark Menu:
Shortcut
Description
I
Set Range In
O
Set Range Out
Option + I
Set Clip In
Option + O
Set Clip Out
M
Mark Clip
Option + M
Clear Clip Marker
Shift + M
Clear All Markers
Playback Menu:
Shortcut
Description
Spacebar
Play/Pause
L
Play Forward
J
Play Reverse
K
Stop
L + K
Play Slow Motion Forward
J + K
Play Slow Motion Reverse
. (Period)
Step Forward
, (Comma)
Step Backward
Final Cut Pro X keyboard shortcuts for Different Platforms
For Mac:
Shortcut
Action
Command + Z
Undo
Command + S
Save
Command + C
Copy
Command + X
Cut
Command + V
Paste
Command + B
Blade All
Command + A
Select All Clips in the Timeline
Command + D
Duplicate
Command + F
Find
Command + G
Find Next
Command + H
Hide Final Cut Pro X
Command + N
Create New Project
Command + O
Open Project
Command + P
Print
Command + Q
Quit Final Cut Pro X
Command + R
Render Selected Timeline
Command + T
Create New Title
Command + W
Close Project
Command + Y
Redo
Spacebar
Play/Pause
Shift + Z
Fit Timeline to Window
Shift + A
Add Default Transition
Control + Y
Speed
Control + Option + Command + S
Export XML
For Windows:
Shortcut
Action
Ctrl + Z
Undo
Ctrl + S
Save
Ctrl + C
Copy
Ctrl + X
Cut
Ctrl + V
Paste
Ctrl + B
Blade All
Ctrl + A
Select All Clips in the Timeline
Ctrl + D
Duplicate
Ctrl + F
Find
Ctrl + G
Find Next
Ctrl + H
Hide Final Cut Pro X
Ctrl + N
Create New Project
Ctrl + O
Open Project
Ctrl + P
Print
Ctrl + Q
Quit Final Cut Pro X
Ctrl + R
Render Selected Timeline
Ctrl + T
Create New Title
Ctrl + W
Close Project
Ctrl + Y
Redo
Spacebar
Play/Pause
Shift + Z
Fit Timeline to Window
Shift + A
Add Default Transition
Ctrl + Shift + S
Export XML
FAQs
What are keyboard shortcuts?
Keyboard shortcuts are a group of keys that, when pressed together, perform a certain action or command in a software program, like Final Cut Pro X. They make editing faster because you can get to different features quickly without using the mouse or navigating through menus.
How can I learn the keyboard shortcuts in Final Cut Pro X?
The documentation for Final Cut Pro X has a full list of keyboard shortcuts. This information can be found by going to the Help menu in Final Cut Pro X and choosing Final Cut Pro Help. In the Help menu, look for “shortcut keys” or “keyboard shortcuts” to find the section you need.
Can I customize keyboard shortcuts in Final Cut Pro X?
Yes, you can change the keyboard shortcuts in Final Cut Pro X to fit your needs. To do this, open the menu for Final Cut Pro, click Commands, and then click Customize. In the Customize window, you can add new keyboard shortcuts or change the ones you already have.
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