Best compatible with version 2.2.2, restricted functionality for earlier versions (2.1.3+).
- Automatic announcement of time changes
- Audible feedback for setting start/end of selection during playback
- Shortcuts for manual Audio Position, Start, End, Center and Length controls
- Automatic Announcement of playback/recording states (Stopped, paused etc)
- Automatic announcement of commands after keypresses
- Audacity Input Help toggle for all default and custom shortcuts
- Shortcut for the system volume control
- Shortcuts for playback and recording meter levels
- Shortcut for Announcement of Selected, Muted and Soloed tracks
- Keys for tempo tapping
- Page up/down for faster navigation of multiple track projects
- Announcement of new values when moving sliders in effects
- Correct labels for effect controls
- Reordered "Recent Files", short name followed by full path
- Shortcuts for JAWS Guide and Addon Help
The input gestures are mainly available in the Track View, exceptions are indicated
(The following table is navigateable with NVDA commands such as Control+Alt+Arrows)
Shortcut | Description | Remarks |
---|---|---|
NVDA+H | Shows this Help | You can use browser navigation keys (e.g. h or t) and also NVDA+Control+F to look for something specific. Escape closes the Window. |
NVDA+G | Shows the famous JAWS Guide by David Bailes | Despite its name, the guide is essentially valid for all Screen Readers. Same keys useable as for the Help dialog. |
NVDA+A | Reports the current Audio Position | The format is the same as the one in the Selection toolbar. Also true for other time commands. |
NVDA+J | Reports the current Start Time | Always available, regardless of the visibility settings in the Selection Toolbar |
NVDA+J (twice) | Reports the current Selection Center | |
NVDA+K | Reports the current End Time | |
NVDA+K (twice) | Reports the current Selection Length | |
NVDA+E | Reports the Selected Tracks | |
NVDA+E (twice) | Reports the Muted Tracks | |
NVDA+E (three times) | Reports the Soloed Tracks | |
F9 | Reports the Playback Meter Level | |
F10 | Reports the Recording Meter Level | |
Pause | Key for Tempo Tapping | Tap a steady rhythm for at least 5 beats. Wait a short time if you made a mistake. A new try is indicated by a higher beep. |
NVDA+Pause | Reports the last Tempo Tapping result | Units are in bpm, beats per minute |
NVDA+Pause | Pastes the last Tempo Tapping result into a numerical edit box | Usage is intended for e.g. the effect "Rhythm Track" in the Generate menu. |
NVDA+Pause ( twice) | Reports the last Tempo Tapping result | Output is given as classical tempo description such as "Adagio or "Andante" |
NVDA+X | Opens the System Volume Mixer | Here, you can balance out volume levels between NVDA, System sounds and Audacity. Use it also to mute e.g. Windows Notifications when you're about to record. |