Cheat sheet guide
OBS Studio shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 47 searchable OBS Studio keyboard shortcuts across 5 categories. Start with the shortcuts for Streaming & Recording, Scenes & Sources, Studio Mode, Audio, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
- Start / stop streamingCtrlShiftS(custom)
- Switch to scene 1–9Ctrl1–9(custom)
- Toggle studio modeCtrlShiftT(custom)
- Mute / unmute desktop audioCtrlShiftM(custom)
- Open settingsCtrl,(unverified)
- Start / stop recordingCtrlShiftR(custom)
Streaming & Recording
6 shortcuts
Start / stop streaming
CtrlShiftS(custom)
WindowsCtrlShiftS(custom)macOS⌘⇧S(custom)LinuxCtrlShiftS(custom)
Ctrl+Shift+S · Cmd+Shift+S
Start / stop recording
CtrlShiftR(custom)
WindowsCtrlShiftR(custom)macOS⌘⇧R(custom)LinuxCtrlShiftR(custom)
Ctrl+Shift+R · Cmd+Shift+R
Pause recording
CtrlShiftP(custom)
WindowsCtrlShiftP(custom)macOS⌘⇧P(custom)LinuxCtrlShiftP(custom)
Ctrl+Shift+P · Cmd+Shift+P
Start / stop replay buffer
CtrlShiftB(custom)
WindowsCtrlShiftB(custom)macOS⌘⇧B(custom)LinuxCtrlShiftB(custom)
Ctrl+Shift+B · Cmd+Shift+B
Save replay buffer
CtrlShiftF12(custom)
WindowsCtrlShiftF12(custom)macOS⌘⇧F12(custom)LinuxCtrlShiftF12(custom)
Ctrl+Shift+F12 · Cmd+Shift+F12
Start virtual camera
CtrlShiftV(custom)
WindowsCtrlShiftV(custom)macOS⌘⇧V(custom)LinuxCtrlShiftV(custom)
Ctrl+Shift+V · Cmd+Shift+V
Scenes & Sources
27 shortcuts
Switch to scene 1–9
Ctrl1–9(custom)
WindowsCtrl1–9(custom)macOS⌘1–9(custom)LinuxCtrl1–9(custom)
Add source
CtrlA(unverified)
WindowsCtrlA(unverified)macOS⌘A(unverified)LinuxCtrlA(unverified)
Ctrl+A · Cmd+A
Move selected source to top
CtrlHome
WindowsCtrlHomemacOSCmdFn←(Home)LinuxCtrlHome
Ctrl+Home · Cmd+Fn+←
Move selected source to bottom
CtrlEnd
WindowsCtrlEndmacOSCmdFn→(End)LinuxCtrlEnd
Ctrl+End · Cmd+Fn+→
Copy selected source transform
CtrlShiftC
WindowsCtrlShiftCmacOS⇧⌘CLinuxCtrlShiftC
Ctrl+Shift+C · Shift+Cmd+C
Paste source transform
CtrlShiftV
WindowsCtrlShiftVmacOS⇧⌘VLinuxCtrlShiftV
Ctrl+Shift+V · Shift+Cmd+V
Scenes list: remove selected scene
Delete
WindowsDeletemacOSBackspaceDelete(forwarddelete)LinuxDelete
Delete · Backspace
Preview: move selected source up one pixel
↑
Windows↑macOS↑Linux↑
Preview: move selected source down one pixel
↓
Windows↓macOS↓Linux↓
Preview: move selected source left one pixel
←
Windows←macOS←Linux←
Preview: move selected source right one pixel
→
Windows→macOS→Linux→
Studio Mode
4 shortcuts
Toggle studio mode
CtrlShiftT(custom)
WindowsCtrlShiftT(custom)macOS⌘⇧T(custom)LinuxCtrlShiftT(custom)
Ctrl+Shift+T · Cmd+Shift+T
Transition to program
CtrlT(custom)
WindowsCtrlT(custom)macOS⌘T(custom)LinuxCtrlT(custom)
Ctrl+T · Cmd+T
Quick transition 1
CtrlShift1(custom)
WindowsCtrlShift1(custom)macOS⌘⇧1(custom)LinuxCtrlShift1(custom)
Ctrl+Shift+1 · Cmd+Shift+1
Quick transition 2
CtrlShift2(custom)
WindowsCtrlShift2(custom)macOS⌘⇧2(custom)LinuxCtrlShift2(custom)
Ctrl+Shift+2 · Cmd+Shift+2
Audio
4 shortcuts
Mute / unmute desktop audio
CtrlShiftM(custom)
WindowsCtrlShiftM(custom)macOS⌘⇧M(custom)LinuxCtrlShiftM(custom)
Ctrl+Shift+M · Cmd+Shift+M
Mute / unmute mic
CtrlShiftK(custom)
WindowsCtrlShiftK(custom)macOS⌘⇧K(custom)LinuxCtrlShiftK(custom)
Ctrl+Shift+K · Cmd+Shift+K
Push to talk (hold)
Customhotkey
WindowsCustomhotkeymacOSCustomhotkeyLinuxCustomhotkey
Push to mute (hold)
Customhotkey
WindowsCustomhotkeymacOSCustomhotkeyLinuxCustomhotkey
General
6 shortcuts
Open settings
Ctrl,(unverified)
WindowsCtrl,(unverified)macOS⌘,(unverified)LinuxCtrl,(unverified)
Ctrl+, · Cmd+,
Open filters
CtrlShiftF(unverified)
WindowsCtrlShiftF(unverified)macOS⌘⇧F(unverified)LinuxCtrlShiftF(unverified)
Ctrl+Shift+F · Cmd+Shift+F
Official reference check for these additions
21 additional actions were checked against official references, including default keymap definitions, on 2026-11-05. Existing actions were retained. This is a reference check, not a test in an installed application. A dash means this batch does not provide a verified binding for that system. The editor or mode named in an action is part of its context.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find OBS Studio shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as start / stop streaming.
Can I print this OBS Studio shortcut cheat sheet?
Yes. Use the Print / PDF button or your browser print command to save a compact cheat sheet.
Which operating systems are included for OBS Studio?
This reference includes shortcuts for Windows · macOS · Linux. Availability depends on the action and app version.
