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source: "https://docs.lumora.live/operating/hotkeys"
url: /operating/hotkeys.md
description: >-
  Keyboard shortcuts for live operation in the Lumora control panel: graphics
  navigation, take and take-off, output channel switching, and emergency clear.
---

# Hotkeys

Lumora's control panel is keyboard-driven for live operation. Once a show is loaded the operator should rarely need the mouse. The shortcuts below cover navigation, take/take-off, channel switching, and emergency clear.

::: tip
This list can also be opened in-app at any time via Settings → Hotkeys.
:::

## Graphics

| Keys | Action |
|---|---|
| ↑ / ↓ | Navigate graphics list |
| F2 | Rename the currently selected graphic |
| F8 | Reload the graphic preview |
| F9 | Refresh all data sources |
| → | Trigger **Advance** or **Start** action on a supported graphic |

## Output channels

| Keys | Action |
|---|---|
| Numpad Enter | Take selected graphic **on** to active channel |
| Numpad + | Take selected graphic **on**, then advance to next graphic |
| Numpad − | Take selected graphic **off**, then advance to next graphic |
| Ctrl + Numpad − | Clear all channels |
| 1–9, 0 | Switch active output channel to the matching channel ID. 2 selects `cg2`, 0 selects `cg10`. A key with no matching channel does nothing |
| Ctrl + 1–0 | Clear that channel without switching to it |

## Emergency

| Keys | Action |
|---|---|
| Esc Esc | **Panic.** Instantly clear all graphics from all channels |

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::: warning Hotkeys and text inputs
Hotkeys are suppressed while focus is inside a text input, so you can type a graphic's title or paste data without accidentally taking something on-air. Click outside the input (or press Esc once) to return focus to the rundown before using a shortcut.
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\*\[CG]: Character Generator. AKA graphics overlay engine.
\*\[OBS]: Open Broadcaster Software. Open-source streaming and recording tool.
\*\[SDK]: Software Development Kit.
\*\[API]: Application Programming Interface.
\*\[HTTP]: HyperText Transfer Protocol.
\*\[HTML]: HyperText Markup Language.
\*\[CSS]: Cascading Style Sheets.
\*\[JS]: JavaScript.
\*\[OGraf]: An EBU backed specification for HTML graphics.
\*\[EBU]: European Broadcasting Union.
\*\[NDI]: Network Device Interface. IP-based video transport protocol.