Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts allow operators to trigger global commands, playlist actions, graphics, videos, inputs, functions, and subitems without using the mouse.
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What you will learn
- How shortcuts are organized.
- How to assign, override, and delete shortcuts.
- How the keyboard overview helps prevent conflicts.
Recommended workflow
- Open the shortcut modal from Director or Rundown Viewer.
- Choose the relevant tab: General, Graphics, Video, Inputs, Functions, Playlist, or Subitems.
- Click assign and press the desired key combination.
- Save, override, or cancel based on conflict warnings.
- Use Keyboard Overview to visualize assigned shortcuts.
- Enable On Air Shortcuts when shortcuts should operate the active rundown.
Buttons, fields, and controls
| Control | What it does | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Assign | Starts shortcut capture. | Use to bind a keyboard shortcut. |
| Save | Saves the captured shortcut. | Use when no conflict exists. |
| Override & Save | Replaces an existing binding. | Use only when you intentionally want to move a shortcut. |
| Cancel | Closes shortcut capture without saving. | Use if the captured key is wrong. |
| Delete | Removes a shortcut. | Use when a binding is no longer needed. |
| Refresh Shortcut | Reloads shortcut display in item modals. | Use after changing bindings. |
| Keyboard Overview | Shows assigned shortcuts on a keyboard layout. | Use to discover conflicts and available keys. |
| Layout selector | Changes keyboard layout visualization. | Use for non-US keyboards. |
| Modifier preview | Highlights shortcuts for Shift/Ctrl/Alt layers. | Use to inspect modified shortcuts. |
Best practices
- Reserve simple keys for the most common live actions.
- Avoid assigning shortcuts that conflict with browser or OS shortcuts.
- Keep a printed or second-screen Keyboard Overview available for complex shows.
Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Likely cause | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Shortcut does not fire | On Air Shortcuts are off or focus is in an input field. | Enable On Air Shortcuts and leave text fields. |
| Wrong command fires | Shortcut conflict or override. | Open Keyboard Overview and inspect bindings. |
| Shortcut capture does not save | Invalid key combination or modal state issue. | Retry and check warning text. |
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