How do I use single-letter shortcuts when Computer MIDI Keyboard is enabled?

In Live 12, single-letter shortcuts still work while Computer MIDI Keyboard is enabled if you also hold Shift. If you prefer, you can turn Computer MIDI Keyboard off with the M shortcut.

Why doesn't Tab switch between Session and Arrangement View?

In Live 12, Tab only switches between Session and Arrangement View when Use Tab to Move Focus is disabled. If that option is enabled, Tab and Shift+Tab move between focusable controls instead.

Why might keyboard shortcuts stop working in Ableton Live?

Ableton recommends checking whether Computer MIDI Keyboard is active, whether custom Key Mappings conflict with the shortcut, whether a plug-in window is capturing keyboard input, and whether another utility or graphics shortcut on your computer is conflicting with Live.

How do I exit full screen if the menu bar is hidden?

Use the same full screen shortcut to leave full screen mode: F11 on Windows or Control+Command+F on macOS. Ableton notes that this restores access to the hidden menu bar in Live full screen mode.

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Ableton Live Hotkeys

Ableton Live is fast, flexible software for music creation and performance. It includes instruments, effects, sounds, and creative tools for sketching ideas, improvising in Session View, and arranging full songs in one place.

Ableton Live keyboard shortcuts are organized by category and available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Search by keyword or browse by section.

493 hotkeys

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Action	Hotkey
Decrement/Increment in Octaves or Fine Adjustments	`Shift`+`↑Shift`+`↓`
Return to Default	`Delete`
Cancel Value Entry	`Esc`
Go to Next Field (Bar/Beat/16th)	`.`
Decrement/Increment	`↑↓`
Type In Value	`0...9`
Confirm Value Entry	`Enter`

Ableton Live Hotkeys

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Ableton Live Hotkeys

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use single-letter shortcuts when Computer MIDI Keyboard is enabled?

Why doesn't Tab switch between Session and Arrangement View?

Why might keyboard shortcuts stop working in Ableton Live?

How do I exit full screen if the menu bar is hidden?

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