# Raccourcis clavier

## Overview

MuseScore commands can be accessed via the main menus, toolbars, Properties panel or context menus, or by using **keyboard shortcuts**.

Pre-existing keyboard shortcut are shown alongside the commands in the **main menus** or **context** (right-click) **menus**, or by hovering the mouse pointer over an icon in a **toolbar**.

Alternatively, you can view a list of commands and their shortcuts in **Edit→Preferences→Shortcuts**. This is also the place where you can create a shortcut or change an existing one. To locate a command in the list either scroll down the alphabetical order, or enter an appropriate keyword in the “Search shortcut” box.

## Defining a shortcut

To define a new shortcut, or change an existing one:

1. From the menu bar, select **Edit→Preferences→Shortcuts**
2. Find the relevant command in the alphabetical list; use the **Search** box if needed.
3. Either double-click the relevant entry, or select the entry and click **Define…**
4. With the **Enter shortcut sequence** dialog open, press and hold the sequence of keys on your keyboard to use as the new shortcut.
5. Press **Save** (or **Cancel** to exit the dialog without changing anything).

## Resetting and clearing shortcuts

### To reset a shortcut to its default:

1. From the menu bar, select **Edit→Preferences→Shortcuts**
2. Find the relevant command in the alphabetical list; use the **Search** box if needed.
3. Select the entry and press **Reset to default**.

### To clear (i.e. delete) a shortcut:

1. From the menu bar, select **Edit→Preferences→Shortcuts**
2. Find the relevant command in the alphabetical list; use the **Search** box if needed.
3. Select the entry and press **Clear**.

**Note**: You can select more than one shortcut if needed. Press the `Shift` key to establish a continuous range, or the `Ctrl` key for a list.

## Importing and exporting shortcuts

To save the existing shortcuts or import a list of your own:

1. From the menu bar, select **Edit→Preferences→Shortcuts**
2. Press **Export** to save the list; or **Import** to load a new shortcut list.