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title: "Keyboard and hotkeys"
slug: "keyboard-hotkeys"
updated: 2025-07-30T20:57:09Z
published: 2025-07-30T20:57:09Z
canonical: "support.anydesk.com/keyboard-hotkeys"
stale: true
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.anydesk.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Keyboard and hotkeys

AnyDesk offers keyboard layout translation for users working across different language zones. This ensures that you can type correctly even when the local and remote devices use different keyboard layouts.

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## Keyboard translation modes

AnyDesk typically selects the most suitable keyboard mode automatically. However, in some cases, you may need to choose the appropriate mode manually.

### Remote mode

In **Remote** mode, key inputs are mapped based on the physical key position. For example, pressing `Q` on a QWERTY keyboard will send `A` to an AZERTY keyboard.

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> 💡 **NOTE**
> 
> Not recommended for office tasks. Use this mode only if the remote system uses custom key mappings, such as macro-based software.

### Local mode

In **Local** mode, key inputs are interpreted as if the local keyboard layout is used on the remote device.

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> 💡 **NOTE**
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> Some applications, such as video games, may not function correctly with this mode due to reliance on scan codes.

### Automatic mode

When **Auto** is selected in the AnyDesk toolbar:

- If the local and remote keyboard layouts are the same, AnyDesk uses **Remote** mode.
- If the layouts differ, AnyDesk switches to **Local** mode.

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> 💡 **NOTE**
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> If you experience issues with key input in specific applications, try switching the mode manually.

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## Keyboard shortcuts

When working across different platforms, shortcuts must match the remote system’s conventions. For example:

- **macOS**: Use `Cmd+C` to copy.
- **Windows**: Use `Ctrl+V` to paste.

For more details, see [Cross-platform shortcuts](/v1/docs/anydesk-for-macos#crossplatform-shortcuts).

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## Hotkeys

> [!NOTE]
> **Platform:** Windows only

The following hotkeys use the combination `Ctrl + Alt + Shift + [Key]` and are reserved for AnyDesk functions:

| **Hotkey** | **Description** |
| --- | --- |
| **Left/Right arrow** | Switch between remote displays |
| **1..9** | Select tab by number |
| **Return** | Toggle full-screen mode |
| **S** | Toggle sound transmission |
| **I** | Toggle input permission |
| **P** | Save a screenshot |
| **F2** | View mode: 1:1 (default) |
| **F3** | View mode: shrink |
| **F4** | View mode: stretch |
| **Del** | Send `Ctrl+Alt+Del` to the remote device |
| **Space** | Toggle mouse capture mode (AnyDesk 8+) |

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## Mouse shortcuts

To toggle full-screen mode, double-click an active session tab.