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Adobe Premiere Pro continues to be a leading video editing software, especially with the advancements introduced in 2026. Mastering keyboard shortcuts can significantly speed up your editing workflow. Here are the top 10 keyboard shortcuts every Premiere Pro 2026 user should know.
1. Play/Pause
Spacebar — Toggles between playing and pausing the timeline. A fundamental shortcut for quick playback control.
2. Mark In and Out
I — Sets the In point at the current playhead position.
O — Sets the Out point at the current playhead position.
3. Cut or Razor Tool
C — Selects the Razor Tool for cutting clips on the timeline.
4. Add Marker
M — Adds a marker at the current playhead position, useful for noting important points.
5. Toggle Track Output
Shift + E — Enables or disables the output of the selected track, helping with quick editing and viewing.
6. Zoom In/Out on Timeline
+ and – — Zooms in and out of the timeline for detailed editing or broader overview.
7. Ripple Delete
Shift + Delete — Deletes selected clips and automatically closes the gap, streamlining the editing process.
8. Export Media
Ctrl + M (Windows) / Cmd + M (Mac) — Opens the Export Settings dialog for rendering your project.
9. Undo and Redo
Ctrl + Z / Cmd + Z — Undo the last action.
Shift + Ctrl + Z / Shift + Cmd + Z — Redo the last undone action.
10. Toggle Full Screen Playback
Ctrl + ` (Windows) / Cmd + ` (Mac) — Switches to full-screen playback mode for a clearer view of your edits.
Mastering these shortcuts can make your editing process in Premiere Pro 2026 faster and more efficient. Practice regularly to integrate them into your workflow seamlessly.