> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.gridshift.studio/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Keyboard Shortcuts

> Reference for all keyboard shortcuts.

Gridshift is keyboard-driven, with a consistent modifier hierarchy across contexts. These tables cover the shortcuts, grouped by where you use them.

## Quick reference

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Global" icon="globe" href="/shortcuts/global">
    Transport, Files, Navigation
  </Card>

  <Card title="Timeline" icon="timeline" href="/shortcuts/timeline">
    Clips, Selection, Zoom
  </Card>

  <Card title="Focus Mode" icon="bullseye" href="/shortcuts/focus-mode">
    Piano Roll, Audio Slices
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Modifier key philosophy

Gridshift uses a consistent modifier hierarchy throughout the application. Once you learn these patterns, you can predict how shortcuts work across different contexts.

| Modifier     | Purpose                                         |
| ------------ | ----------------------------------------------- |
| **(none)**   | Cursor/Marquee movement                         |
| **⇧ Shift**  | Extend Marquee selection                        |
| **⌘ Cmd**    | Object navigation (select clips, notes, points) |
| **⌘⇧**       | Multi-selection (add to selection)              |
| **⌘⌃**       | Move objects (clips, notes, points)             |
| **⌘⌃⇧**      | Timestretch objects                             |
| **⌥ Option** | Zoom & fine adjustments                         |

<Tip>
  **Option = Fine Mode**

  When combined with other modifiers, Option makes movements finer (1/8 grid instead of full grid). This works for cursor movement, marquee extension, and object positioning.
</Tip>

## Most used shortcuts

| Action                          | Shortcut                 |
| ------------------------------- | ------------------------ |
| Play/Pause                      | `Space`                  |
| Toggle Recording                | `Esc` / `⇪ Caps Lock`    |
| Save                            | `⌘S`                     |
| Undo                            | `⌘Z`                     |
| Redo                            | `⌘⇧Z`                    |
| Split at Cursor                 | `⌘E`                     |
| Slice at Position               | `⌘+Right-click`          |
| Octave Transpose Selected Notes | `⌃↑` / `⌃↓` (Piano Roll) |
| Normalize Track Volume          | `⌥N`                     |
| Toggle Info Bar                 | `?`                      |
| Delete Selection                | `⌫`                      |
| Duplicate                       | `⌘D`                     |
| Select All                      | `⌘A`                     |