If a shortcut is preceded by "[n]" then you can enter a number prior to the shortcut to repeat the operation n times. Shortcuts separated by a comma represent equivalents or alternatives, not a sequence. Shortcuts may include vi mappings, GTK+ menu equivalents, and common keyboard keys.
Table 13.1. Playback and Navigation Commands
| Operation | Shortcut | 
|---|---|
| Play | space-bar | 
| Stop | Esc | 
| Forward one frame | [n] l, right-arrow | 
| Backward one frame | [n] h, left-arrow, Ctrl+H | 
| Forward one second | [n] w, W, e, W | 
| Backward one second | [n] b, B | 
| Start of scene | [n] 0, ^ | 
| End of scene | [n] $ | 
| Next scene | [n] j, +, down-arrow | 
| Previous scene | [n] k, -, up-arrow | 
| Start of movie | gg, Home | 
| End of movie | G, End | 
| Forward 5 scenes | Ctrl+F, Page Down | 
| Backward 5 scenes | Ctrl+B, Page Up | 
Table 13.2. Editing Commands
| Operation | Shortcut | 
|---|---|
| Cut a frame | [n] x, Delete, dl | 
| Cut a second | dw | 
| Cut scene | [n] dd, Ctrl+X | 
| Cut to end of scene | o, d$ | 
| Cut to end of movie | dG | 
| Cut to start of scene | i, d0, d^ | 
| Cut to start of movie | dgg | 
| Copy frame | [n] yl, y<space-bar> | 
| Copy scene | [n] yy, Y, Ctrl+C | 
| Copy to end of scene | y$ | 
| Copy to start of scene | y^, y0 | 
| Paste after current frame | [n] p | 
| Paste before current frame | [n] P, Ctrl+V | 
Table 13.3. Mode Switching Commands
| Operation | Shortcut | 
|---|---|
| Capture | a, A, F3 | 
| Timeline | v, F4 | 
| Trim | t, F5 | 
| FX | C, F6 | 
| Export | :W, F7 | 
Table 13.4. General Commands
| Operation | Shortcut | 
|---|---|
| Repeat last command | . | 
| Split scene before current frame | Ctrl+J | 
| Join scene with the next | [n] J | 
| Undo | u, Ctrl+Z | 
| Redo | Ctrl+R, Shift+Ctrl+Z | 
| Preferences | Ctrl+P | 
| Open file | Ctrl+O | 
| Insert file before frame | :r | 
| Insert (append) file after scene | :a | 
| Append file to movie | :A | 
| Save movie | :w, Ctrl+S | 
| Quit | :q, Ctrl+Q | 
| Go to frame | :<numeric>Enter | 
While this is about keyboard control, it is also a good place to mention how the mouse wheel works.
Table 13.5. Mouse Wheel Commands
| Operation | (Modifier+)Sroll Direction | 
|---|---|
| Forward 10 frames | down | 
| Backward 10 frames | up | 
| Forward one frame | Shift+down | 
| Backward one frame | Shift+up | 
| Increase shuttle | Ctrl+down | 
| Decrease shuttle | Ctrl+up |