Keyboard shortcuts

The workaround is required for every new project window. You could close the old tracks and File > Import the audio instead into the same window then you would not need the workaround.

Or there are new shortcuts that do work.

  • Play short period before selection start SHIFT + F5
  • Play short period after selection start SHIFT + F6
  • Play short period before selection end SHIFT + F7
  • Play short period after selection end SHIFT + F8
  • Play short period before and after selection start CTRL + SHIFT + F5
  • Play short period before and after selection end CTRL + SHIFT + F7

Audacity Manual.


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