Configurable Shortcuts
These shortcuts can be customized in the settings to match your preferred workflow.On macOS,
Ctrl is automatically mapped to Cmd (⌘). On Windows and Linux, Ctrl is used.Editor Actions
| Action | Default Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Add Zoom | Z | Add a zoom effect at the current playhead position |
| Add Trim | T | Add a trim region to cut out unwanted sections |
| Add Speed | S | Add a speed adjustment region (slow motion or fast forward) |
| Add Annotation | A | Add an annotation (text, arrow, or image) to the video |
| Add Keyframe | F | Add a keyframe for precise animation control |
| Delete Selected | Ctrl + D | Delete the currently selected element |
| Play / Pause | Space | Toggle video playback |
Customizing Shortcuts
You can customize any of the above shortcuts in the application settings:- Navigate to Settings > Keyboard Shortcuts
- Click on the shortcut you want to change
- Press your desired key combination
- The app will warn you if there’s a conflict with existing shortcuts
Fixed Shortcuts
These shortcuts are built into the application and cannot be customized.Timeline Navigation
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle Annotations Forward | Tab | Move focus to the next annotation in the timeline |
| Cycle Annotations Backward | Shift + Tab | Move focus to the previous annotation |
| Pan Timeline | Shift + Ctrl + Scroll | Pan the timeline horizontally while zoomed in |
| Zoom Timeline | Ctrl + Scroll | Zoom in or out of the timeline view |
Alternative Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Delete Selected (alt) | Del or ⌫ | Alternative shortcut to delete the selected element |
The Delete key (
Del) and Backspace (⌫) provide an alternative way to delete selected elements without using the configurable Ctrl + D shortcut.Shortcut Conflicts
When customizing shortcuts, Open Screen prevents you from creating conflicting bindings:How conflict detection works
How conflict detection works
The app checks for conflicts in two ways:
- Fixed shortcuts: Your custom shortcut cannot match any of the fixed system shortcuts
- Configurable shortcuts: Your custom shortcut cannot match another configurable shortcut
Platform Differences
- macOS
- Windows / Linux
Ctrlin shortcuts is automatically mapped toCmd(⌘)Shiftis displayed as ⇧Altis displayed as ⌥ (Option)- Backspace key is displayed as ⌫
Tips for Efficient Editing
- Use
Spacefrequently to preview your edits while scrubbing through the timeline - Combine
Tab/Shift + Tabto quickly navigate between annotations - Use single-key shortcuts (
Z,T,S,A,F) for quick access to frequently used tools - The
Ctrl + Scrollzoom is essential for precise timeline editing
All keyboard shortcuts work regardless of whether the video is playing or paused, making it easy to edit on the fly.