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Script Studio shortcuts cheat sheet
Last updated June 10, 2026 · 5 min read
Script Studio's specific keyboard shortcuts. Overlaps with Writing Studio's full keyboard shortcut list but adds script-format-specific actions.
Important: exact shortcuts may vary by platform / Slima version. This lists commonly-observed keys; if one doesn't work, check toolbar tooltipfor current bindings.
Script format shortcuts
Element switching
| Mac | Win/Linux | Action |
|---|---|---|
Tab |
Tab |
Next element type |
Shift Tab |
Shift Tab |
Previous element type |
Ctrl 1 |
Ctrl 1 |
Set to Action |
Ctrl 2 |
Ctrl 2 |
Set to Character |
Ctrl 3 |
Ctrl 3 |
Set to Dialogue |
Ctrl 4 |
Ctrl 4 |
Set to Parenthetical |
Ctrl 5 |
Ctrl 5 |
Set to Shot |
The number keys use Ctrl on every platform (Mac too — not Cmd). There is no number- or letter-key shortcut for Scene Heading or Transition. Cmd/Ctrl Shift S opens the Hierarchy picker, not an element switch. Exact combos vary by version — verify via Smart Enter + Tab.
Scene operations
| Mac | Win/Linux | Action |
|---|---|---|
Ctrl Shift Up |
Ctrl Shift Up |
Previous scene |
Ctrl Shift Down |
Ctrl Shift Down |
Next scene |
Cmd Opt Left |
Ctrl Alt Left |
Previous episode |
Cmd Opt Right |
Ctrl Alt Right |
Next episode |
Cmd Opt Shift Left |
Ctrl Alt Shift Left |
Previous season |
Cmd Opt Shift Right |
Ctrl Alt Shift Right |
Next season |
There is no shortcut to split a scene — right-click an element in the editor and choose Split scene.
Shared with Writing Studio
| Action | Key |
|---|---|
/ slash element palette (Write view) |
/ on an empty line |
| Global search | Cmd/Ctrl F (or Cmd/Ctrl K) |
| Toggle script format (Taiwan / Hollywood) | Ctrl Shift F |
| Toggle theme | Cmd/Ctrl Shift L |
| Save / create version | Script Studio auto-saves and auto-commits — no manual key needed |
Page Switcher view switching
| Mac | Win/Linux | Action |
|---|---|---|
Cmd 1 |
Ctrl 1 |
Jump to Plan |
Cmd 2 |
Ctrl 2 |
Jump to Scenes |
Cmd 3 |
Ctrl 3 |
Jump to Write |
Cmd 4 |
Ctrl 4 |
Jump to Deliver |
Most reliable lookup
If any of the above doesn't work:
- Hover any toolbar button — tooltip usually shows the shortcut
- Hover the toolbar button to see its tooltip
- Account → Preferences may have keyboard shortcut settings