# Keyboard shortcuts

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

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### 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

{% hint style="info" %}
Shortcuts below show macOS keys. Your exact keys can differ by OS and browser settings. Hover any Screendesk button to see the current shortcut.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
Chrome limits extensions to 3 default keyboard shortcuts. That’s why Desktop Recording doesn’t have a default shortcut.
{% endhint %}

| Action             | Default shortcut                           |
| ------------------ | ------------------------------------------ |
| Capture screenshot | <kbd>Shift</kbd> <kbd>⌘</kbd> <kbd>T</kbd> |
| Record tab         | <kbd>Shift</kbd> <kbd>⌘</kbd> <kbd>S</kbd> |
| Instant replay     | <kbd>Shift</kbd> <kbd>⌘</kbd> <kbd>X</kbd> |

### Customize shortcuts

Update shortcuts from your browser’s extension settings.

#### Chrome

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{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Open the shortcuts page

Open <chrome://extensions/shortcuts>.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Find Screendesk

Locate **Screendesk** in the list.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Set the keys

Click the shortcut field for the action. Press your preferred key combination.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Confirm

Changes save automatically. Hover a Screendesk button to confirm the new shortcut.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

### FAQs

<details>

<summary>Why doesn't Desktop Recording have a default keyboard shortcut?</summary>

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

</details>

<details>

<summary>Can I assign a shortcut to Desktop Recording?</summary>

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

</details>

<details>

<summary>What happens if my shortcut conflicts with another extension?</summary>

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

</details>


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