Overview
MuseScore commands can be accessed via the main menus, toolbars, Properties panel or context menus, or by using keyboard shortcuts.
Pre-existing keyboard shortcut are shown alongside the commands in the main menus or context (right-click) menus, or by hovering the mouse pointer over an icon in a toolbar.
Alternatively, you can view a list of commands and their shortcuts in Edit→Preferences→Shortcuts. This is also the place where you can create a shortcut or change an existing one. To locate a command in the list either scroll down the alphabetical order, or enter an appropriate keyword in the “Search shortcut” box.
Defining a shortcut
To define a new shortcut, or change an existing one:
- From the menu bar, select Edit→Preferences→Shortcuts
- Find the relevant command in the alphabetical list; use the Search box if needed.
- Either double-click the relevant entry, or select the entry and click Define…
- With the Enter shortcut sequence dialog open, press and hold the sequence of keys on your keyboard to use as the new shortcut.
- Press Save (or Cancel to exit the dialog without changing anything).
Resetting and clearing shortcuts
To reset a shortcut to its default:
- From the menu bar, select Edit→Preferences→Shortcuts
- Find the relevant command in the alphabetical list; use the Search box if needed.
- Select the entry and press Reset to default.
To clear (i.e. delete) a shortcut:
- From the menu bar, select Edit→Preferences→Shortcuts
- Find the relevant command in the alphabetical list; use the Search box if needed.
- Select the entry and press Clear.
Note: You can select more than one shortcut if needed. Press the Shift key to establish a continuous range, or the Ctrl key for a list.
Importing and exporting shortcuts
To save the existing shortcuts or import a list of your own:
- From the menu bar, select Edit→Preferences→Shortcuts
- Press Export to save the list; or Import to load a new shortcut list.