Descript keyboard shortcuts
Descript edits audio and video through a transcript, so cutting words in the text cuts them from the recording. Its keys switch editing tools, open the action bar, correct the script and split scenes, and show or hide the timeline.
Windows, macOS · 12 shortcutsEditing tools
These single-key tools apply while the editor is ready for a tool shortcut.
| Action | Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Select | Windows / macOSA |
| Range | Windows / macOSR |
| Blade | Windows / macOSB |
| Hand | Windows / macOSH |
| Slip | Windows / macOSY |
Commands and view
Open Descript commands and the shortcut list, then change the project editor layout.
| Action | Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Open the keyboard shortcut list | WindowsCtrl + Alt + K macOSOption + Cmd + K |
| Open the action bar | WindowsCtrl + K macOSCmd + K |
| Show or hide the timeline | WindowsCtrl + Shift + S macOSCmd + Shift + S |
Script editing
Correction commands act on selected transcript text or the focused script editor.
| Action | Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Enter or exit Correct mode | WindowsAlt + C macOSOption + C |
| Correct the selected wordSelect a word in the script editor first. | Windows / macOSC |
| Create a new empty scene | WindowsCtrl + Shift + Enter macOSCmd + Shift + Enter |
| Split the current sceneType the slash in the script where the new scene should begin. | Windows / macOS/ |
Source
Descript keyboard shortcuts guide · Checked
Current Descript blog and Help Center pages checked September 1, 2026. Descript's defaults apply to its Mac and Windows editor; focus on the script editor or timeline where noted.