Keyboard Shortcuts
Every keystroke counts when you're editing at the speed of thought.
The dance between fingers and frames, between thought and execution — that's where, for many, there's a magic flow state. Sequence's keyboard shortcuts turn your instincts into instant action, letting muscle memory drive your creative flow to edit at the speed of thought. Whether you're flying through footage with J K L & transport controls, precision-cutting with single-key tool switches, or jumping through time by stepping frame-by-frame, find the command you need right at your fingertips.
Core Commands#
Playback & Edit Points#
- Space or K: Toggle Play/Pause
- J: Play Backward
- L: Play Forward
- I: Set In Point
- O: Set Out Point
History & Selection#
- ⌘ + Z: Undo
- ⇧ + ⌘ + Z: Redo
- ⌘ + A: Select All
- ⌘ + D: Deselect All
Timeline Navigation#
Frame Control#
- ← / →: Step 1 frame backwards/forwards
- ⇧ + ← / →: Jump 10 frames
- ↑ / ↓: Jump to previous/next edit point
Zoom & Selection#
- - / =: Zoom Out/In
- \: Max Zoom Out
- W A S D: Select adjacent clips
Essential Tools#
Tool Selection#
- V: Selection Tool
- B: Blade Tool
- ⌘ + B: Quick Blade at playhead
- H: Hand Tool
Collaboration#
- P: Add a Placeholder
- C: Commenting Tool
- /: Cursor Chat
Smart Editing#
Timeline Operations#
,: Insert into timeline.: Append to end of timeline;: Drop on top
Clip Management#
⌥+↑/↓: Arrange stacking order⌥+D: Detach audio⌥+⌘+S: Solo selected track
Quick Access#
Click "Help & Support" in the header bar to see the full list anytime you need a refresh.