Complete CapCut keyboard shortcuts and commands reference — 10 shortcuts across 1 categories. Quick reference cheat sheet for Windows & Mac.
CapCut is a popular video editing software used by professionals worldwide. Learning keyboard shortcuts can dramatically speed up your workflow — studies show shortcut users save an average of 8 days per year compared to mouse-only users.
This page covers all 10 CapCut shortcuts across 1 categories: Editing. Each shortcut includes a description to help you understand when and how to use it effectively.
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + B | Split |
| Delete | Delete |
| Ctrl + D | Duplicate |
| Ctrl + Z | Undo |
| Ctrl + Y | Redo |
| Space | Play/Pause |
| Left/Right | Frame Step |
| Ctrl + +/- | Timeline Zoom |
| Ctrl + S | Save Project |
| Ctrl + E | Export |
The most essential CapCut shortcuts are: Ctrl + B (Split), Delete (Delete), Ctrl + D (Duplicate). These cover the most frequent actions and can significantly speed up your workflow.
CapCut has 10 keyboard shortcuts across 1 categories on shortcut-tools.com.
Simply press the key combination while CapCut is focused. Most shortcuts work immediately. On Mac, replace Ctrl with Cmd and Alt with Option for most shortcuts.
The CapCut shortcut for split is Ctrl + B.
Start with the essentials: Learn Ctrl + B (Split) and Delete (Delete) first — these are the most commonly used.
Practice daily: Pick 2–3 new shortcuts each day and consciously use them instead of the mouse. Within a week, they become muscle memory.
Print this cheat sheet: Keep a reference nearby until shortcuts become automatic. Focus on the Editing category first.
Editing tip: Timeline navigation and cutting shortcuts save hours on long projects. Learn J/K/L playback controls if available.