🎬 DaVinci Resolve Shortcuts For Editors

Hey y’all — if you’re just starting out in DaVinci Resolve, I already know how it feels. That interface can be a lot. But learning a few go-to keyboard shortcuts can go a long way! Here are the shortcuts I actually use, especially when I’m without my video editing tools the Speed Editor or TourBox . This post covers the top DaVinci Resolve shortcuts every editor should know!

DaVinci Resolve Keyboard Shortcuts Every Editor Should Know

Using these DaVinci Resolve keyboard shortcuts will help you save time and work more efficiently.

Editing Basics You’ll Use Daily

• Blade Tool (Cut): B
  Quick slice right at your playhead.
• Pointer Tool (Back to normal): A
• Razor Clip Directly: Ctrl/Cmd + B
• Trim Mode: T → adjust clip ends without dragging
• Dynamic Trim: W → slip & slide like a pro
• Snap On/Off: N → align clips to edit points or not
• Ripple Delete: Shift + Delete → delete and close the gap
• Insert/Overwrite: F9 / F10 / F11 / F12
  (trust me, start slow with these)

⏱ Playback & Navigation

• Play/Pause: Spacebar
• Go Forward/Back: L / J
• Stop: K
• Next/Prev Clip: Up / Down Arrow
• Zoom In/Out on Timeline: Ctrl/Cmd + = / –
• Select All After Playhead: Alt/Option + Y
• Loop Around In/Out Points: Alt/Option + Spacebar

🎧 Audio & Viewer Shortcuts

• Audio Scrubbing On/Off: Shift + S
• SZoom to Fit Viewer: Z
• Bypass Color Grades: Shift + D
• Disable All Nodes: Alt/Option + D

🎨 Color Page Shortcuts

• Add Node: Alt/Option + S
• Add Serial Before Node: Shift + S
• Grab Still (Save Look): Ctrl/Cmd + Alt/Opt + G
• Apply Grade from Still: Shift + G
• Paste Attributes (Copy effects): Alt/Option + V

📍 Markers, In/Out, and More

• Mark In / Out: I / O
• Clear In/Out: Alt + I / O
• Add Marker: M
• Modify Marker: Shift + M
• Delete Marker: Alt + M

🎯 Final Advice from Me

Don’t try to learn ‘em all in a day. Just pick 3–5 that make your current edit smoother. Then next week, add a few more. This isn’t about being fast — it’s about being confident in your workflow. But force yourself to create new neuro pathways in your brain. you must keep using them until they become a habit!

When these become second nature, editing becomes a lot more fun (and less frustrating).

You got this.

— Big Momma

📥 Want the Shortcut List as a PDF?

I got you. Grab the printable cheat sheet version right here — perfect for keeping by your desk or desktop.

[→ Download the DaVinci Resolve Shortcut Cheat Sheet (PDF)]