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SkillSnap Official GuideUpdated 7/24/2026
Avid Pro Tools
The industry standard for audio engineering. Master 'Commands Focus' (A-Z) and Function keys to operate the DAW without a mouse.
Edit Modes (Function Keys)
The F-Keys toggle the behavior of moving clips.
Shuffle ModeF1
Slip ModeF2
Spot ModeF3
Grid ModeF4
Toggle Edit ToolEsc
Tools (Function Keys)
Zoomer ToolF5
Trimmer ToolF6
Selector ToolF7
Grabber ToolF8
Smart Tool (Trim + Select + Grab)F6 + F7
Pencil ToolF10
Transport & Recording
Play / StopSpacebar
Return to Zero (Start)Return / Enter
RecordCtrl / Cmd + Space
Record (Alternate)F12 / 3 (Num Pad)
Zoom Out / InCtrl / Cmd + [ or ]
Editing & Clips
Separate Clip (Cut)Ctrl / Cmd + E
Heal SeparationCtrl / Cmd + H
Create FadesCtrl / Cmd + F
Duplicate SelectionCtrl / Cmd + D
Repeat SelectionCtrl / Cmd + R
Consolidate ClipShift + Alt / Opt + 3
Commands Focus (Single Key)
Requires 'Keyboard Focus' (a...z icon) enabled in the Edit Window.
Trim Start to InsertionA
Trim End to InsertionS
Fade InD
Fade OutG
CrossfadeF
Separate ClipB
Zoom Out / In HorizontalR / T
Mix & View
Toggle Mix / Edit WindowsCtrl / Cmd + =
Change Track Height (Mac)Ctrl + Up / Down
Reset Fader to Unity (0dB)Alt / Opt + Click (Fader)
Solo/Mute All TracksAlt / Opt + Click (Solo/Mute)