Keyboard shortcuts

Trigger captures faster with keyboard shortcuts and customization.

Use keyboard shortcuts to run Screendesk without touching the mouse. Capture screenshots, start a recording, or trigger Instant Replay in seconds.

Key benefits

• Faster capture: Trigger actions instantly while reproducing issues.

• Stay in flow: Keep your hands on the keyboard while testing.

• Customizable: Set shortcuts that match your workflow.

• Easy to learn: Hover buttons to see the current shortcut.

Shortcut reference

Shortcuts below show macOS keys. Your exact keys can differ by OS and browser settings. Hover any Screendesk button to see the current shortcut.

Chrome limits extensions to 3 default keyboard shortcuts. That’s why Desktop Recording doesn’t have a default shortcut.

Action	Default shortcut
Capture screenshot	Shift ⌘ T
Record tab	Shift ⌘ S
Instant replay	Shift ⌘ X

Customize shortcuts

Update shortcuts from your browser’s extension settings.

Chrome

1

Open the shortcuts page

Open chrome://extensions/shortcuts.

2

Find Screendesk

Locate Screendesk in the list.

3

Set the keys

Click the shortcut field for the action. Press your preferred key combination.

4

Confirm

Changes save automatically. Hover a Screendesk button to confirm the new shortcut.

FAQs

Why doesn't Desktop Recording have a default keyboard shortcut?

Chrome only allows 3 default shortcuts per extension. We use them for Screenshot, Record tab, and Instant Replay.

Can I assign a shortcut to Desktop Recording?

Yes. Create a custom shortcut for Desktop Recording in your browser’s shortcuts page.

What happens if my shortcut conflicts with another extension?

Your browser typically warns about conflicts. Pick a different key combination.