# Source: https://jam.dev/docs/record-a-jam/keyboard-shortcuts.md

# Keyboard shortcuts

### Overview

Control the Jam extension faster with keyboard shortcuts. Skip the clicks and capture bugs, record sessions, or take screenshots directly from your keyboard. Perfect for streamlining your debugging workflow.<br>

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### Key Benefits

* **Faster bug capture:** Skip mouse clicks and capture issues instantly
* **Workflow efficiency:** Keep your hands on the keyboard while testing
* **Customizable controls:** Set shortcuts that match your preferred workflow
* **Quick discovery:** Hover over extension buttons to see default shortcuts

### Default Shortcuts

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Chrome limits extensions to 3 default keyboard shortcuts. That's why Desktop Recording doesn't have a default shortcut . We prioritized the most commonly used features by default.
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| Action             | Default shortcut                                   |
| ------------------ | -------------------------------------------------- |
| Capture screenshot | <kbd>Shift</kbd> <kbd>⌘</kbd> <kbd>S</kbd>         |
| Record tab         | <kbd>Shift</kbd> <kbd>⌘</kbd> <kbd>Space bar</kbd> |
| Instant replay     | <kbd>Shift</kbd> <kbd>⌘</kbd> <kbd>X</kbd>         |

You can find the current keyboard shortcuts by hovering over each button in the Jam extension. The shortcut will appear in a tooltip.

### Customizing Shortcuts

You can modify keyboard shortcuts to match your workflow preferences through your browser's extension settings.

**Edit Chrome Extension Shortcuts**

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1. Go to <chrome://extensions/shortcuts> in your address bar
2. Find the Jam extension in the list
3. Click in the shortcut field next to the action you want to change
4. Press your preferred key combination
5. The new shortcut saves automatically

You should now see your custom shortcuts when hovering over extension buttons.

### FAQs

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

Chrome limits extensions to 3 default shortcuts per extension. We chose to assign defaults to the most frequently used features: Instant Replay, Screenshot, and Record tab.

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

Yes. Go to your browser's extension shortcuts settings and create a custom shortcut for Desktop Recording.

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

The browser will typically warn you about conflicts. You'll need to choose a different key combination that doesn't conflict with existing shortcuts.

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