ScreenKiteScreenKite|Guide
    • Installing ScreenKite
    • System Requirements
    • Setting Up Permissions
    • New Recording
    • Recording Full Display
    • Recording a Window
    • Recording an Area
    • Webcam & Microphone
    • System Audio
    • Recording iOS Devices
    • Keyboard Shortcuts
    • Auto Zoom
    • Configuring Zoom Settings
    • Project Editor Overview
    • Timeline & Tracks
    • Trimming & Splitting
    • Appearance Customization
    • Device Frames
    • Agentic Video Editing
    • Export Settings
    • Common Issues
    • Permissions & Access
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    Keyboard Shortcuts

    Global Shortcuts

    These shortcuts work system-wide and can be customized in Settings → Shortcuts. They require Accessibility permission.

    Shortcut NameFunction
    Show Main PanelOpens the Recording Hub
    Stop RecordingStops the current recording
    Pause / ResumePauses or resumes an active recording
    Record System AudioStarts audio-only recording immediately
    Record Current ScreenStarts recording the display under your cursor
    Record Topmost WindowRecords the frontmost application window
    Select Area to RecordOpens the area selection overlay
    Save Current FrameCaptures a screenshot of the current frame
    Toggle Screen MagnifierShows/hides the screen magnifier overlay

    Project Editor Shortcuts

    ActionShortcut
    Play / PauseSpace
    Split at Playhead⌘+\
    Delete SelectedDelete or ⌘+Backspace
    Undo⌘+Z
    Redo⌘+Shift+Z
    Export⌘+E

    Recording Control Pill

    During an active recording, the floating control pill provides quick access to:

    • Stop (red button) — ends the recording
    • Pause / Resume — pauses capture without ending the session
    • Restart — discards and restarts
    • Cancel — discards the recording (trash icon)
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    Global shortcuts require Accessibility permission. Grant it in System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility.

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