Here are some of the frequently used keyboard shortcuts in Final Cut Pro. There are many, many more, so always be on the lookout for shortcuts that could help you edit more efficiently.
| J, K, L | Rewind, Pause, Fast Forward | N | Snapping on/off |
| Shift Z | Zoom to Fit | Cmnd +, – | Zoom in and out |
| Cmnd Z | Undo | Cntl R | Render Selection |
| T | Trim Tool | I, O | Place In and Out Point |
| R | Range Selector Tool | Opt X | Clear In and Out |
| B | Blade Tool | Opt V | Paste Attributes |
| A | Arrow Tool | Cmnd K | Keyword Collection Tool |
| M | Place Marker | Q | Connected Edit |
| P | Position Tool | W | Insert Edit |
| Opt F | Insert Freeze Frame | E | Append Edit |
| Cmnd G | Create Storyline | Cmnd T | Dissolve Transition |
| V | Clip Disable | Cntl D | Change Duration |
This page was written by Kevin May for the University of Oregon Cinema Studies Department, and is published under Creative Commons license (CC BY NC SA 3.0).