Global Shortcuts
These shortcuts work from anywhere on your Mac, even when Retrace's window isn't focused.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Timeline | ⌘ + ⇧ + T |
| Quick Capture Note | ⌘ + ⇧ + N |
Tip
These and most letter-key shortcuts below are defaults. Customize them in Settings → Shortcuts.
Timeline Navigation
These shortcuts are active when the Retrace timeline window is open.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Previous Frame | ← or ↓ |
| Next Frame | → or ↑ |
| Jump Back (10 frames) | ⇧ + ← or ⇧ + ↓ |
| Jump Forward (10 frames) | ⇧ + → or ⇧ + ↑ |
| Go to Start | ⌘ + ← |
| Go to End (Live) | ⌘ + → |
| Jump to Now | ⌘ + N |
Search and Filters
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Focus Search Bar | ⌘ + F |
| Clear Search | Esc |
| Open App Filter | ⌘ + P |
| Open Time Filter | ⌘ + M |
| Open Label Filter | ⌘ + L |
| Browse Notes | ⌘ + O |
| Clear All Filters | ⌘ + U |
Notes and Timeline Tools
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Add Voice Note | ⌘ + D |
| Add Text Note | ⌘ + T |
| Retrace My Steps | ⌘ + I |
| Copy Current Image | ⌘ + C |
Tip
In Browse Notes, use ↑ and ↓ to select a note, then press Return to jump to it.
Recording Controls
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Start/Stop Recording | ⌘ + R |
| Timed Pause (Context Menu) | Right-click Record button |
| Open App Exclusions | ⌘ + E |
Window Management
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Close Window | ⌘ + W |
| Open Settings | ⌘ + , |
| Quit Retrace | ⌘ + Q |
Modifier Key Reference
macOS uses specific symbols for modifier keys. Here's a quick reference:
| Symbol | Key |
|---|---|
| ⌘ | Command |
| ⇧ | Shift |
| ⌥ | Option / Alt |
| ⌃ | Control |
Tip
The correct order for displaying modifier keys (per Apple HIG) is: Control → Option → Shift → Command.