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 shortcuts are mainly available in the Track View, exceptions are indicated (Navigateable with table 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 search something. Press escape to close 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. |