CapCut: Access keyboard shortcuts menu

Demo summary
The video shows how to open the keyboard shortcut panel in CapCut to learn and customize timeline and player commands.
Step-by-step
- Open CapCut
- Locate the top menu bar next to the Pro button
- Click the keyboard icon button
- Navigate between the Timeline, Player, Basic, and Other tabs to view specific commands
Options
- View Timeline shortcuts
- View Player shortcuts
- View Basic shortcuts
- View Other shortcuts
Tips
- Commit these shortcuts to memory to improve your workflow
- Use these shortcuts to make CapCut a better workspace for your needs
Highlights
“This is where we get to learn crucial keyboard shortcuts that are ultimately going to help make Cap Cut a better workspace for us.”
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